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Jorge Cruz, LMHC

Supportive therapy for lasting change
  • Trauma and addiction support
  • CBT and DBT informed
  • Respectful collaborative care

About Jorge Cruz

Jorge Cruz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida who offers supportive, interactive therapy for people dealing with concerns such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and challenges related to alcohol and drug use. He brings a strong understanding of evidence-based practices and focuses on helping clients take practical steps toward change while feeling understood and respected throughout the process.

His style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in compassion. Jorge works to create an environment where clients can speak openly without fear of judgment, and he avoids stigmatizing labels. He draws from cognitive-behavioral and humanistic methods, along with rational-emotive strategies, to help clients better understand the patterns that keep them stuck and to develop healthier ways of thinking, coping, and responding.

Jorge believes clients are the experts on their own lives and that meaningful progress often comes from exploring both the roots of a problem and the day-to-day choices that shape long-term outcomes. Therapy with him emphasizes building insight, strengthening resilience, and creating a plan that fits each person’s unique goals, needs, and pace, with steady support aimed at a healthier and more fulfilling life.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Jorge Cruz have?

Jorge Cruz has 5 years of experience providing therapy services.

Is Jorge Cruz a licensed therapist?

Yes. Jorge Cruz is licensed as an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) in Florida. License: FL LMHC MH22062.

In which languages does Jorge Cruz provide therapy?

Jorge Cruz provides therapy in English.

Where is Jorge Cruz located?

Jorge Cruz is located in Florida.

How can I work with Jorge Cruz as my therapist?

You can work with Jorge Cruz through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.

Does Jorge Cruz work with international clients?

No. Jorge Cruz does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Jorge Cruz cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Online Therapy Grounded in Practical, Client-Focused Approaches

Jorge Cruz integrates approaches that balance insight with skills you can use in everyday life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and a supportive relationship where clients can explore what is happening at their own pace. It can be helpful when stress, self-esteem concerns, or life transitions make it hard to feel steady or understood.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another. By identifying unhelpful patterns and practicing alternative responses, clients can build coping tools for anxiety, low mood, and other challenges that impact daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds structured skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful when emotions feel intense or relationships feel difficult to navigate.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jorge collaborates with clients to shape a plan that fits their goals, preferences, and current needs, adjusting along the way as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy makes support more accessible and flexible. Sessions can happen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to stay consistent with care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.

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