- Goal focused
- Relationship aware
- Problem solving
About Monica
Monica Cruz is an LCSW based in Louisiana with 16 years of experience supporting people through hard transitions. She emphasizes steady, practical steps and listens first to understand each person's needs. Monica encourages clients to set realistic goals and works alongside them to reach those goals over time.
She frames therapy as a collaborative process. Monica uses client-centered conversation to help people name what matters most to them. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and behavior. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try small experiments that can change daily routines.
Monica often helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addictions. She also works with concerns such as relationship and intimacy issues, body image, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and career stress. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, blended family challenges, and coping with major life changes.
In sessions she aims to be direct but compassionate. Clients can expect practical strategies alongside space to process emotions. Monica breaks larger goals into small, manageable steps and checks progress as therapy continues.
To begin, she asks people to identify a few clear, achievable goals. Then she and the client map out concrete actions to try between sessions. Over time those small changes are used to build steadier routines and better daily functioning.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current reactions; it helps people understand why certain situations trigger strong emotions. Client-centered therapy centers on listening and forming a partnership where the person's goals drive the work; this approach supports people who need time to name their priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and uses small experiments and skill practice to change daily routines.Choosing the right approach is a joint effort. Monica will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and adapt methods as the work progresses. The plan can change over time as goals are met and new concerns arise.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know what to expect. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use video or phone options when bandwidth or lighting is an issue. Discuss scheduling and format preferences during the initial match so sessions fit into everyday routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Monica help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and trauma and abuse. Other focus areas include relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and career or life-change concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens first, then helps set small achievable goals and uses structured techniques to try changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with a diverse range of people and presenting concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
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 Monica?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.