Monica Cruz, LCSW
Experienced LCSW guiding practical, compassionate change
- 16 years experience
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Teletherapy available
About Monica Cruz
Monica Cruz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Louisiana with 16 years of clinical experience supporting people from diverse cultural backgrounds. She is known for attentive listening, practical problem solving, and a nonjudgmental stance that helps clients feel respected and understood. Monica combines compassion with a results-oriented approach to help individuals identify goals and take manageable steps toward improvement.
Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, addiction, grief, parenting challenges, and neurodiversity-related needs such as ADHD. Monica draws on behavioral therapies and an array of evidence-informed interventions to create individualized treatment plans that fit each person’s circumstances. She emphasizes collaboration, working with clients to break goals into achievable tasks and to monitor progress over time.
Monica prioritizes practical tools and emotional support that help clients build resilience and improve daily functioning. She welcomes clients who are ready to explore change, whether they seek short-term coaching-style work or longer-term therapeutic support, and she structures care to align with each client’s pace and priorities.
Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, addiction, grief, parenting challenges, and neurodiversity-related needs such as ADHD. Monica draws on behavioral therapies and an array of evidence-informed interventions to create individualized treatment plans that fit each person’s circumstances. She emphasizes collaboration, working with clients to break goals into achievable tasks and to monitor progress over time.
Monica prioritizes practical tools and emotional support that help clients build resilience and improve daily functioning. She welcomes clients who are ready to explore change, whether they seek short-term coaching-style work or longer-term therapeutic support, and she structures care to align with each client’s pace and priorities.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Monica Cruz have?
Monica Cruz has 16 years of experience.
Is Monica Cruz a licensed therapist?
Yes. Monica holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are LA LCSW 10398.
In which languages does Monica Cruz provide therapy?
Monica provides therapy in English.
Where is Monica Cruz located?
Monica is located in Louisiana.
How can I work with Monica Cruz as my therapist?
You can work with Monica through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Monica Cruz work with international clients?
Monica Cruz does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Monica Cruz cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Attachment, CBT, and Client-Centered Care Online
Monica integrates Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns - this approach can help with abandonment issues, attachment difficulties, and relationship problems by strengthening secure ways of relating. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is often effective for anxiety, depression, and stress management. In addition, Client-Centered Therapy provides a supportive, empathetic space where the client’s perspective guides the pace and focus of work, useful for building self-esteem and navigating life changes.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Monica works collaboratively with each client to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she tailors recommendations so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and receive support from home or another comfortable setting. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver structured treatments, skill-building, and supportive coaching depending on what each client needs.