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- Addictions work
- Trauma recovery
- Grief and esteem
About Alexa
Alexa Cruz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 14 years of clinical experience in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She focuses on addiction, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns. Alexa works directly with individuals to address the specific problems they bring to sessions.
She helps people manage substance use and related urges, repair or clarify relationship patterns, and work through reactions to past trauma. She also supports people who are grieving losses and those who want to rebuild a sense of self-worth after difficult experiences. Her practice includes attention to panic and mood symptoms when these affect daily life.
Alexa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in her work. She explains options in plain language and helps people learn practical coping skills they can use between sessions. Sessions typically involve talking through recent struggles, practicing new ways of responding, and checking progress against short-term goals.
She has experience with concerns that overlap with physical health, such as chronic pain, illness, and disability, and with issues that commonly appear alongside trauma, such as dissociation, guilt, shame, and isolation. The profile also notes work related to veteran and armed forces issues and multicultural concerns.
Alexa offers services in English and works from the perspective of a clinician who values clear, practical steps. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the site.
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Approaches used and what online sessions involve
Alexa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address addiction, trauma, and grief. One common approach focuses on skills training to manage intense emotions and panic symptoms; this involves learning breathing, grounding, and short behavioral exercises to reduce distress in the moment. Another approach centers on processing trauma and difficult memories through careful pacing and repeated check-ins to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques match their needs, goals, and what feels manageable in sessions. That process may include trying different strategies and reviewing what helps between meetings.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists often find that virtual sessions help people attend more consistently and apply new skills immediately in their everyday routines.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She focuses on addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns. Additional areas include panic, mood disorders, chronic illness related issues, and codependency.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and explains options in plain language. Sessions emphasize practical coping skills and short-term goal checking.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working with people on addiction, trauma, grief, and related concerns. That experience includes work with veterans and multicultural issues.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and practices out of Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options through the booking flow before scheduling.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the selected location.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.