- Client-centered
- CBT and DBT tools
- Focus on sleep
About Jorge
Jorge Cruz is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who draws on five years of clinical experience. He approaches therapy in a straightforward, respectful way. He aims to help people manage anxiety, stress, sleep difficulties, substance concerns, and mood problems. Jorge emphasizes practical steps people can use between sessions.
He keeps sessions interactive and supportive. Conversations focus on understanding what led to problems and building skills to cope differently. He uses client-centered listening so the person remains in charge of goals and pace.
Jorge integrates cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. He also incorporates dialectical behavior therapy ideas for building emotional regulation and distress tolerance. These approaches are used to address stress, trauma, addiction-related patterns, sleep disruptions, and relationship or work strain.
In sessions he helps people break problems into small, manageable actions. That can mean changing thoughts that fuel worry, building routines that improve sleep, or practicing skills to reduce impulsive reactions. He avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with sensitivity and respect.
His background includes work in mental health and addictions settings. Jorge frames treatment as a collaborative process that adapts to each person’s needs. He encourages realistic goals and steady progress, recognizing that change often takes time.
How his approaches fit into online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the person as the expert on their life. The therapist follows the person’s lead and helps them set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses simple exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing strong emotions, reducing impulsive reactions, and coping with distress in the moment.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jorge will discuss which methods match someone’s needs and goals and adjust plans over time. He treats the process as collaborative, using techniques that the person feels comfortable practicing between sessions.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know what to expect. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports using worksheets, thought records, and skill-practice exercises between meetings to help with sleep routines, anxiety management, and habit change.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jorge address in therapy?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, self-esteem, relationship challenges, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, career issues, and related areas.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Jorge uses a supportive, interactive style that centers the person’s goals. Sessions mix listening with practical exercises to build skills between meetings.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has five years of experience working in mental health and addictions settings, using evidence-based practices to address trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credential LMHC, listed as FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he see clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.