Jorge Cruz, LMHC

Jorge Cruz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. He offers a straightforward, respectful approach to therapy and helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship concerns. His manner is warm and interactive, aiming to make conversations feel practical and focused.

With five years working as an LMHC, he draws on cognitive behavioral and client-centered ideas to build treatment plans. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that contribute to distress and trying small, testable changes that can improve daily life. He also uses techniques from dialectical behavior therapy to teach coping skills when emotions feel overwhelming.

He works with people dealing with trauma, grief, intimacy and family issues, sleep or eating struggles, anger, and life transitions. Jorge also supports those facing ADHD, compassion fatigue, bipolar challenges, and substance use concerns. He pays attention to how a person’s history and relationships affect current problems.

In sessions, he centers the person’s own goals and strengths. Conversations move from understanding what happened to planning steps that feel doable. He avoids labeling and treats people with sensitivity and respect.

To start, a person typically completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules according to the therapist’s availability. Jorge recognizes that change takes time and works collaboratively to set realistic, measurable goals and track progress along the way.

How Jorge’s Approaches Shape Online Work

Jorge uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy as core parts of his approach. Client-centered work focuses on listening closely and following the person's lead to build goals from their own strengths. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical steps to change them.

He also draws from dialectical behavior therapy when emotions are intense. DBT offers concrete skills for managing overwhelm, improving emotional regulation, and handling interpersonal stress. These methods are useful for anxiety, mood struggles, relationship strain, and coping with trauma or addiction challenges.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to decide which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made or priorities shift.

The main practical benefit of online therapy is fitting sessions into everyday life. Online options can make it easier to keep regular appointments around work, caregiving, or travel. If you want to know which session formats Jorge currently offers, confirm the specific options before booking so you can pick what best matches your schedule and needs.