- Attachment issues
- CBT and DBT skills
- Communication problems
About Monica
Monica Cruz is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Louisiana with 16 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, grief, and other life challenges. Her practice also notes family-of-origin concerns and a range of intimacy and attachment topics.
She focuses on clear, practical steps rather than long lectures. Sessions typically involve listening, identifying patterns that still affect daily life, and setting small goals to test new ways of relating and coping. Monica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to help with mood, impulsivity, and coping strategies. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early family roles influence current relationships.
Monica favors a client-centered stance where the person's priorities guide work in session. That means she partners with people to pick which skills or perspectives to try first. Conversations are meant to be direct and useful, for example working on communication patterns, boundaries, or handling overwhelm.
Her background includes a long practice helping people from different cultural backgrounds. Monica often addresses issues like codependency, body image, commitment and communication problems, blended family concerns, and challenges tied to kink or alternative sexual communities.
Practical steps are emphasized: create doable plans, practice them between sessions, and adjust as needed. She asks clients to try experiments and bring back what worked and what didn’t so the plan can be refined.
If someone wants to begin, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
How Monica Brings Therapy Online with Attachment and Skills Work
Monica commonly uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early family roles and expectations shape present relationships. That approach focuses on patterns of closeness, trust, and emotional availability and can help when old roles keep repeating in adult life.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to break down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into specific, changeable steps. CBT is practical for anxiety, depression, and problems like sleep or eating when behavior and thought habits are targets. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and managing intense reactions; it can be useful for people who need steady tools for big emotions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify goals, try an approach, and adjust based on what helps. That means approaches are tested and refined together rather than fixed in advance.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many clients find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can also let people practice new communication or exposure tasks in their day-to-day context, then bring observations back to session for review and revision.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, and relationship and intimacy concerns. Family-of-origin and attachment issues are also listed among her focus areas.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach focused on practical steps. Sessions emphasize listening, identifying patterns, and trying manageable changes between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with adults from varied cultural backgrounds.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LCSW licensed in Louisiana.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals.
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