Liliana Cruz, LPC
Compassionate, practical counseling for life’s toughest seasons
- Trauma informed support
- CBT based strategies
- Warm collaborative care
About Liliana Cruz
Liliana Cruz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia who helps people navigate uncertainty, hard choices, and seasons of emotional strain with compassionate support and practical guidance. She offers a steady, thoughtful presence and works to bring fresh perspective and clarity when life feels overwhelming. With 7 years of experience, she has supported individuals managing trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use, tailoring therapy to each person’s needs, pace, and goals.
Her work is grounded in a person-centered and solution-focused style, drawing strongly from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to explore how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact. She collaborates with clients to identify patterns, beliefs, or past experiences that may be getting in the way of progress, then helps build new tools and viewpoints that support meaningful change over time. She also incorporates EMDR to help clients process and work through traumatic experiences.
Liliana aims to create a warm, judgment-free environment where clients can feel seen and understood, making it easier to speak openly and work toward stronger emotional and mental well-being. She brings cultural awareness and sensitivity shaped by being born and partially raised in the Dominican Republic and having lived in Curaçao and Brazil. While she holds a Christian worldview, she respects each client’s individual beliefs and works within their personal framework. Sessions are provided in English.
Her work is grounded in a person-centered and solution-focused style, drawing strongly from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to explore how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact. She collaborates with clients to identify patterns, beliefs, or past experiences that may be getting in the way of progress, then helps build new tools and viewpoints that support meaningful change over time. She also incorporates EMDR to help clients process and work through traumatic experiences.
Liliana aims to create a warm, judgment-free environment where clients can feel seen and understood, making it easier to speak openly and work toward stronger emotional and mental well-being. She brings cultural awareness and sensitivity shaped by being born and partially raised in the Dominican Republic and having lived in Curaçao and Brazil. While she holds a Christian worldview, she respects each client’s individual beliefs and works within their personal framework. Sessions are provided in English.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Liliana Cruz have?
Liliana Cruz has 7 years of experience providing therapy and support.
Is Liliana Cruz a licensed therapist?
Yes. Liliana Cruz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Her Virginia license is VA LPC 0701015214.
In which languages does Liliana Cruz provide therapy?
Liliana Cruz provides therapy in English.
Where is Liliana Cruz located?
Liliana Cruz is located in Virginia.
How can I work with Liliana Cruz as my therapist?
You can work with Liliana Cruz through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what feels like the best fit for your needs and schedule.
Does Liliana Cruz work with international clients?
No. Liliana Cruz does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Liliana 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, 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.
Tools and Support That Translate Well to Online Therapy
Liliana Cruz integrates evidence-based approaches that can work effectively in online sessions, with a focus on helping clients build clarity, coping skills, and forward movement. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another, and it can be especially useful for concerns like anxiety, depression, and stress by helping clients notice unhelpful patterns and practice new responses.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes making room for difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward what matters most. This approach can support clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or pulled into self-criticism by helping them reconnect with values and build psychological flexibility. Mindfulness-based strategies can also be woven in to strengthen present-moment awareness and improve emotion regulation when life feels intense or uncertain.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Liliana works collaboratively with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past, then adjusts the pace and tools to fit the individual.
Online therapy can make it easier to access consistent support with flexible options, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. This variety can help clients choose a format that fits their schedule, comfort level, and day-to-day needs.