Liliana Cruz

Practical, compassionate therapy for everyday challenges

LPC Virginia

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Liliana

Liliana Cruz is an LPC based in Virginia who draws on seven years of clinical experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and family concerns. She emphasizes a person-centered, collaborative stance and uses cognitive behavioral therapy among other approaches to tailor interventions to each client’s needs.

Background and approach

Her work combines practical tools with compassionate feedback to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and develop strategies for clearer thinking and healthier coping. Clients who work with her can expect a warm, nonjudgmental environment where exploration of beliefs, emotions, and behavior happens at a comfortable pace.

Liliana prioritizes creating a space that feels safe and respectful while helping clients set realistic goals and practice skills that promote lasting change. She also brings attention to issues such as attachment, codependency, body image, caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, aging concerns, and recovery from trauma, addressing both immediate symptoms and underlying patterns.

Treatment plans are individualized, blending evidence-based techniques like CBT, acceptance and commitment strategies, mindfulness, and dialectical skills as appropriate. Liliana’s method balances emotional understanding with concrete skill-building so clients can move toward greater clarity, resilience, and well-being.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

CBT is a practical, goal-oriented method that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and related concerns and lends itself well to structured online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying values and building psychological flexibility by combining acceptance strategies with committed action, which can support people facing chronic stress, grief, or persistent worry. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship to help clients feel understood and to foster personal growth.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities become clearer.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access consistent care around work, family, or mobility constraints. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide regular support, teach skills, review progress, and tailor interventions in ways that fit a client’s schedule and comfort level.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Liliana commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, family issues, and self-esteem alongside related topics like abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, and caregiver stress.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

The approach is collaborative and person-centered, combining practical skill-building with emotional exploration and techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based methods.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and tailoring treatment plans to individual needs.

What credentials and location information are on record?

She holds the LPC credential and is listed with Virginia license number VA LPC 0701015214, practicing from Virginia.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only according to the current profile information.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Clients may meet using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability and preference.

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are accessed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks PhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English