Erika Cruz

(she/her)

LPC, 23 years of experience
Authentic
Empowering
VirtualAvailable

You may appear high-functioning on the outside while internally feeling anxious, emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck in survival mode. Therapy can help you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and move toward deeper healing — not just coping. I help adults (18+) navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. My approach is collaborative, grounded in mindfulness and mind-body therapy, with Brainspotting available when it feels like a good fit for your needs. Together, we’ll work at your pace to help you feel more emotionally balanced, grounded, and connected to yourself. If you’re ready to begin, I’d be honored to support you.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, and it’s completely normal to feel nervous or unsure at first. My goal is to create a supportive, grounded space where you feel comfortable moving at your own pace. In our first session, we’ll talk about what’s been weighing on you, what brought you to therapy, and what you hope to gain from the process. I’ll ask thoughtful questions to better understand your experiences, strengths, and goals while helping you determine whether this feels like the right fit for you. If appropriate, I may introduce approaches I use, such as CBT or Brainspotting, and explain how they may support your healing. By the end of the session, my hope is that you leave feeling: Heard and supported More clear about your goals Informed about how I work Empowered to decide what feels right for you

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My counseling style is warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive. I prioritize building a genuine therapeutic relationship where you feel supported, understood, and able to show up as yourself. Clients often share that they feel comfortable opening up in sessions. I integrate mindfulness, evidence-based approaches, and mind-body techniques to create a therapy experience tailored to your unique needs and goals. Rather than focusing on quick fixes, I help clients build deeper self-awareness, process underlying patterns, and create meaningful, lasting change.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I’m best positioned to support adult women who feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Many of my clients are high-functioning and used to holding it all together for others while internally struggling with anxiety, overthinking, or feeling stretched too thin. You may find yourself people-pleasing, neglecting your own needs, or feeling disconnected from yourself. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to have it all figured out. Together, we’ll focus on helping you gain clarity, set healthier boundaries, and feel more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Depression

Other specialties

Grief

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Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Brainspotting

Brainspotting is a mind-body approach that can help process trauma, anxiety, grief, and emotionally “stuck” experiences at a deeper level.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

CBT helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and build healthier coping strategies for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Mindfulness-based therapy supports grounding, emotional regulation, self-awareness, and nervous system balance.

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