- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Liliana
Liliana Cruz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and family concerns, and she also addresses trauma and abuse and problems with self-esteem.
Her sessions focus on identifying repeating patterns that come from early family life. She listens for roles, expectations, and communication habits that still shape choices today. Conversations are practical and aimed at clearer thinking and better coping rather than long theory explanations.
She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness practices and acceptance-based ideas are used to reduce worry and increase present-moment control. Skills from dialectical behavior approaches can help with strong emotions and distress tolerance.
Liliana works in a client-centered way, so feedback and what the person finds useful guide each plan. Sessions usually include skill practice, short exercises, and discussion about how patterns from childhood show up now. Progress is measured by small, observable changes in daily life.
People often seek her help for family of origin issues, attachment concerns, and relationship patterns that feel stuck. She also supports those managing caregiver stress, blended family challenges, and adoption or foster-care related questions. For practical next steps, readers are asked to confirm current session formats when booking.
Her practice is based in Virginia and she conducts sessions in English. Costs vary by location and use a cancellable subscription model; prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and values, then taking action that aligns with what matters. It can help when people feel stuck by fear or avoidance and want clearer reasons to move forward.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thought patterns and behaviors that feed anxiety and depression. It is practical and often includes short at-home exercises to test new ways of thinking.
She also uses elements of mindfulness practice to help reduce rumination and improve moment-to-moment awareness. These techniques can lower stress and make coping strategies easier to use during the day.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and recommend a mix of methods suited to the client's situation. Decisions are collaborative and can change as progress is tracked.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as this profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-in meetings when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often find these practical benefits help sustain regular work on family patterns and emotional skills.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family influence?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, family patterns, and how early family roles affect current life. Family of origin issues are listed among her specialties.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. Sessions typically blend discussion with skills practice.
How long has she been practicing?
She has seven years of professional experience as a counselor working with anxiety, depression, trauma and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and works from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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