Jorge Cruz, LMHC

Jorge Cruz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who brings a practical, person-focused approach to therapy. He uses straightforward talk therapy to help people sort through anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and addiction. Sessions are designed to be respectful and interactive, with an emphasis on solutions that fit each person’s life.

He works from the belief that people carry their own answers and that therapy helps them find and strengthen those solutions. Jorge blends Client-Centered methods with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to shape conversations and strategies. He aims to keep language simple and concrete during sessions.

In practice he listens closely, helps identify unhelpful patterns, and teaches skills for coping with strong emotions and cravings. He also supports changes in behavior that improve sleep, eating, work, and relationships. This includes work on self-esteem, boundaries, and managing impulsivity.

Jorge has five years of documented experience in mental health and addictions counseling in Florida. He treats concerns such as grief, anger, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and intimacy-related worries. He also addresses related topics like codependency, domestic violence impacts, and first responder stress.

People who choose him can expect a nonjudgmental tone and a collaborative pace. Jorge will tailor conversations and plans to individual goals and needs, acknowledging strengths while working toward clearer, more manageable daily routines.

How Jorge’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects what they hear, and helps people feel understood while they sort through problems. This approach supports work on trauma, grief, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems in place. Sessions teach concrete skills to change unhelpful thinking and to try new actions for better sleep, mood, or coping with cravings. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and addiction-related goals.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. It includes modules on distress tolerance and emotional regulation that can be practiced between sessions to handle urges, anger, or self-criticism.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about symptoms, goals, and preferences and will adjust methods as needed. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that fits each person’s day-to-day life.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for flexible check-ins. These practical benefits help many people maintain steady progress while they learn new skills.