- Anxiety and stress
- CBT and mindfulness
- English and Spanish
About Marisol
Marisol Cruz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Indiana with five years of experience as a mental health counselor. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. She helps adults with concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship strain, parenting pressures, addiction, ADHD, and life changes.
Before moving into clinical counseling full time, Cruz worked for many years as a school counselor. That background informs how she explains problems and sets practical goals. Sessions begin with what is most pressing, then shift to a focused goal for the meeting. She keeps conversations direct and goal-oriented so progress is clear.
Cruz uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to examine how thoughts and behaviors connect. She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach present-moment awareness and Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change. These methods are used to address mood concerns, anxiety, addictive behaviors, and motivation around life choices.
In sessions she often combines short skill-building exercises with discussion. Clients can expect to practice concrete strategies for stress management, communication, and impulse control. She also works on self-esteem and career or school-related concerns when relevant.
She accepts international clients and offers services in English and Spanish. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online booking flow.
Therapeutic approaches used during online sessions
Marisol uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is practical and works well for anxiety, low mood, and worries about work or school.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to build awareness of the present moment and reduce reactivity to stress. Mindfulness practices can help with managing anxiety, anger, and impulsive urges.
Motivational Interviewing is used when someone feels stuck about change. It focuses on clarifying personal reasons for change and strengthening motivation for goals like cutting back substance use or improving routines.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist and client will decide together which approaches fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration guides how sessions unfold over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins on a break, or avoiding the need to be on camera when that helps. Licensed professionals adapt sessions to practical constraints and everyday schedules rather than expecting a perfect setup.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Indiana, Colorado
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and parenting issues, addiction, ADHD, and life changes.
What is her approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on immediate concerns then move to a clear goal for the meeting, using practical strategies and short exercises.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years as a mental health counselor and prior experience working many years as a school counselor.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Indiana.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can someone outside the US work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions run on a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
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