Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 31 ratings

Angela Cruz

LMFT, 11 years of experience

Authentic
Solution oriented
Intelligent

About me

Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I earned my Masters from Chapman University and have been practicing for 11 years now. Using a collaborative approach I have people identify what brought them to therapy, and help them develop the coping and communication skills to reach their goals. I aim to create a safe environment while gently keeping you accountable.

Get to know me

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

In our first session together, I'll give a brief introduction and overview of what therapy will look like with me. I'll have you identify what challenges/problems have brought you in, and based on that, establish goals you'd like to reach to help you be a happier and healthier person.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

In my 11 years of being a clinician I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of client populations, which has helped me develop a well-rounded skill set and a heightened ability to understand and meet the unique needs of each individual.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I love working with working adults who have a desire to be successful both professionally and interpersonally.

Specialties

Top specialties

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I am a strong believer in CBT because it is an evidence based and short term treatment model. I believe in finding the dysfunction in thoughts/behaviors and teaching my clients the skills to better cope with thinking traps and life stressors.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 31 ratings

6 ratings with written reviews

July 22, 2025

She’s amazing! Makes me feel so comfortable and I always feel better after talking.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 5 with Angela

July 21, 2025

Angela is the best therapist there is out there! She goes above and beyond during her sessions and makes it very warm and welcoming. She show's up for her clients in a way that makes it feel like our journey instead of just mine. She always makes me feel so comfortable and safe, and I really appreciate it. She shows me that she’s just like me, human and imperfect and makes sure I know that it's ok. I will forever be grateful for the work we have accomplished and will accomplish in the future!

Verified client, age 18-24

Review shared after session 1 with Angela

May 21, 2025

I really value my sessions with Angela. She’s smart, direct, and insightful, and I deeply respect her approach. She challenges my beliefs thoughtfully while always giving me space to express myself openly. Angela helps me feel supported through every step and encourages me to build confidence in myself. I feel safe and truly understood with her, which makes a big difference in my healing journey. I’m grateful to continue working with her & appreciate the meaningful space she creates for growth.

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 5 with Angela