Evelyn Fernandez De La Cruz
I’m the therapist people find when things feel “too much”, too complicated, too stuck, or too long ignored. I work best with challenging cases because I don’t shy away from the hard stuff: patterns that keep repeating, relationships that won’t shift, emotions that show up like tidal waves. I’m open, straightforward, and never judgmental. You’ll always know where you stand with me, no jargon, no sugarcoating, and no pretending. My approach is Gestalt: present-focused, experiential, and deeply human. We pay attention to what’s happening right now your thoughts, body, emotions, and the space between us, so we can see your patterns. Intense emotions (anxiety, anger, shame) that spike fast or linger Repeating conflict in relationships; weak or wobbly boundaries Attachment wounds, complex/relational trauma, or family-of-origin stress Feeling split between who you are and how you act (values vs. habits) High-functioning on the outside, exhausted or disconnected inside
I’m a present-focused, Gestalt-informed therapist who turns real-time awareness of thoughts, emotions, and body cues into practical choices and measurable change.
If you’re reading this because things feel heavy, hi. I’m glad you’re here. Reaching out can be awkward, scary, or just… a lot. You don’t have to have the perfect words. You don’t have to explain everything at once. I’ll meet you with openness, straightforward feedback, and zero judgment.
First session
Hi, I’m Evelyn. In our first session, we’ll slow down and get curious about what’s happening for you right now, your thoughts, emotions, body sensations, and the patterns that show up in your relationships. I use a Gestalt approach, which means we focus on the present moment to build awareness and choice. You can expect gentle experiments (like brief pauses, noticing exercises, or “two-chair” dialogues) that help you hear yourself more clearly. You’re always in charge, opt in, opt out, or ask to pause at any time. My aim is a real, human conversation that supports you to integrate what you feel, need, and value so you can move with more clarity and self-trust.
Strengths
I’m a present-focused, Gestalt-informed therapist who turns real-time awareness of thoughts, emotions, and body cues into practical choices and measurable change. As a bilingual clinician (English/Spanish) with strong cultural humility, I build alliance and retention across diverse families. I bring a forensic lens that integrates attachment and personality dynamics with risk and context, producing clear, defensible formulations and recommendations for courts, DCF, and schools. My assessment work is precise, triangulating standardized tools with observation and history, and my documentation is concise, standardized, and implementation, ready with SMART goals. I pace treatment with trauma sensitivity and explicit consent, and I collaborate closely with systems to align interventions. Authentic and active in the room, I invite feedback, model healthy contact, and help clients move from reactivity to intentional action.
Ideal clients
I help adults, teens, and families stuck in loops,anxiety, big emotions, and repeating conflict. My Gestalt, present-focused style is direct and nonjudgmental. We practice skills in session,grounding, boundary-setting, and clear communication,so change sticks outside. If you're ready for calm, clarity, and steadier relationships, reach out. A brief note "Interested" is enough to start. Let's talk.
Treatment methods
Psychodynamic
I help adults, teens, and families stuck in loops,anxiety, big emotions, and repeating conflict. My Gestalt, present-focused style is direct and nonjudgmental. We practice skills in session,grounding, boundary-setting, and clear communication,so change sticks outside. If you're ready for calm, clarity, and steadier relationships, reach out. A brief note "Interested" is enough to start. Let's talk.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- FloridaLicense MH23407