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Marisol Cruz

Practical, bilingual counseling focused on real-life change

LPC, LCPC Indiana

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English, Spanish
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About Marisol

Marisol Cruz is a licensed counselor practicing in Indiana who brings five years of clinical mental health experience alongside a long background in school counseling.

Background and approach

She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and works bilingually in English and Spanish, supporting adults through a range of concerns from anxiety and depression to relationship struggles, parenting challenges, and substance-related issues. Her sessions emphasize immediate client needs while keeping longer-term goals in view.

Marisol uses practical strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy along with mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques to help clients build coping skills, adjust unhelpful thinking patterns, and strengthen motivation for change. She frames therapy as an empathetic, collaborative process and invites clients to explore topics such as self-esteem, life transitions, intimacy-related concerns, and workplace stress.

Clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space where conversation starts with what matters most in the moment and then focuses on concrete steps toward the session's objectives. Marisol's bilingual ability and clinical training inform a flexible approach tailored to each person's circumstances and goals.

Online approaches that blend skill building and motivation

Marisol integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing into her online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve coping with life changes. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused method that helps clarify personal values and strengthen motivation for change, which can be especially useful for substance concerns, ambivalence about change, or building new habits.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Marisol works together with each client to determine what methods best suit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so treatment remains practical and aligned with what the client wants to accomplish.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different lifestyles and schedules. These options make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals while fitting therapy into work, family, or travel commitments, and they support ongoing skill practice between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?
Marisol works with a wide range of adult concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, addictions, ADHD, career questions, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and empathetic, focusing on immediate needs during sessions while using structured techniques to help clients meet their goals.
What is Marisol's background and experience?
She has five years of experience as a mental health counselor and many additional years working as a school counselor, providing a blend of clinical and educational perspectives.
Which credentials and location apply to this practice?
Marisol is licensed as an LPC and an IL LCPC and practices out of Indiana; credential details include CO LPC LPC.0022096 and IL LCPC 180013345.
Do sessions accommodate Spanish speakers or international clients?
She offers services in both English and Spanish and is available to work with international clients.
What session formats are available for online care?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different preferences and schedules.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Costs vary based on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeMood disordersSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Illinois, Indiana, Colorado

Languages

English, Spanish