Therapist profile
Jorge Cruz, LMHC
LMHC in Florida - Family and parenting concerns
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- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral work
- DBT skills focus
About Jorge
Jorge Cruz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida with five years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, grief, sleeping and eating difficulties, anger, and related struggles. Jorge also lists work with ADHD, bipolar challenges, and compassion fatigue among his focus areas.
He uses clear, practical conversation to help people name what is happening and try different ways of coping. Sessions are interactive and direct. He draws on client-centered methods to follow a person's lead, cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and skills from dialectical behavior approaches for managing emotion and impulses.
Jorge emphasizes respect and avoids stigmatizing labels. He listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and then helps set simple, actionable steps to test different solutions. Expect discussion of what currently works, what gets in the way, and small experiments to try between sessions.
He frames clients as the experts on their own lives while offering tools and structure where needed. That can mean practicing new communication skills, planning for relapse prevention with addictions, or building routines that improve sleep and mood.
People who choose him often want practical strategies plus straightforward feedback. He works in English from Florida and holds the LMHC credential.
How sessions work
How Jorge uses CBT, DBT, and client-centered work online
Jorge blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) ideas. Client-centered work means the conversation follows the person's priorities and values, helping them make sense of their story and decide what to try next. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, improve mood, or address addiction triggers. DBT offers practical skills for managing strong emotions, reducing impulsive actions, and improving distress tolerance.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jorge will collaborate with each person to pick strategies that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. Therapy can shift over time if different skills are more useful at different stages.
Session format details are not listed in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets a therapist and client practice coping skills and communication in the context of everyday life. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT exercises to work in remote sessions so people leave with concrete steps to try between meetings.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, grief, sleep and eating issues, anger, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and related challenges.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a supportive, interactive style that combines client-centered listening with practical CBT and DBT techniques to teach coping skills and change patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience as a practicing mental health clinician.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Can he work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in his profile.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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