Monica Cruz, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW for trauma and relationships
- Trauma and relationship work
- Stress and anxiety relief
- Practical goal focused care
About Monica Cruz
Monica Cruz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Louisiana with 16 years of experience supporting people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. She brings a calm, nonjudgmental presence to sessions and is known for attentive listening and practical problem solving. Monica emphasizes collaboration, working with each person to set realistic, manageable goals and to design step-by-step plans that fit their life and pace.
Her practice centers on behavioral approaches and a variety of evidence-informed interventions tailored to the presenting concerns. Monica helps clients navigate stress and anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, addictions, grief, parenting and family challenges, and other transitions that affect wellbeing. She also addresses attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, body image, and communication or control struggles within relationships.
Monica focuses on incremental progress, pairing concrete strategies with compassion so change feels achievable rather than overwhelming. Her work aims to improve coping skills, strengthen relationships, and enhance overall quality of life through personalized, goal-oriented care. She has devoted her career to helping people move forward with resilience and clarity.
Her practice centers on behavioral approaches and a variety of evidence-informed interventions tailored to the presenting concerns. Monica helps clients navigate stress and anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, addictions, grief, parenting and family challenges, and other transitions that affect wellbeing. She also addresses attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, body image, and communication or control struggles within relationships.
Monica focuses on incremental progress, pairing concrete strategies with compassion so change feels achievable rather than overwhelming. Her work aims to improve coping skills, strengthen relationships, and enhance overall quality of life through personalized, goal-oriented care. She has devoted her career to helping people move forward with resilience and clarity.
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 providing therapy and clinical support.
Is Monica Cruz a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: 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 Cruz 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 with therapy 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Monica integrates several evidence-informed approaches to address emotional and relational concerns in online sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape feelings of safety, trust, and connection - it can help with abandonment, attachment issues, and difficulties forming or maintaining close relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many mood or coping challenges. The Gottman Method offers practical tools for couples to improve communication, manage conflict, and rebuild intimacy by strengthening everyday relationship skills.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Monica collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds so therapy stays aligned with what matters most to the client.
Online therapy with Monica can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier for people to maintain continuity of care, access support from their own environments, and choose the communication style that fits their life.