Dr. Wilfreda J Cruz
Hello I am a Psychotherapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in both Florida and Maryland. I have been practicing in the Mental Health Field for 24 years. I offer couples, individual, marital and family counseling. I most commonly treat the following conditions: military and veteran related stress, service connected or millitary retirement transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, PTSD, emotional abuse, narcisstic abuse recovery, betrayal trauma and stress associated with relationship issues and infidelity, couples, pre-marital and family issues. I specialize in working with the Military and Veteran population and their families for over 24 years. I am a trained and certified as a Star Behavioral Health Provider for Military and Veterans.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, gather some personal history, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I have over 24 years experience in the mental health field. I provide non-judmental, supportive care for each Client.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I have vast experience working with the Couples in counseling, the elderly, active duty Military populations and their families, persons coping with chronic health conditions, persons going through Life transitions such as divorce, empty nesters, students entering/exiting college, military exit/entrance, divorce, and new parenting support.
Location
VirtualMy treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I provide treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma PTSD, narcisstic abuse recovery and other conditions. This includes treatement of complicated grief stemming from issues of death, break ups, job or any losses. I have expertise working with Military and Veteran population and their familiies.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I provide supportive solution focused counseling to help with every day life challenges. This includes couples, marital, pre-marital, divorce mediation, co-parenting and family counseling. I have 24 years experience working with Military and Veteran populations.