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- CBT methods
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About Maricruz
LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) in New York with eight years of experience, Maricruz Garcia focuses on stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. She also addresses addictions, relationship strain, grief, anger, and career concerns using practical, skills-based methods. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and aim to help people manage symptoms while building tools for daily life.
Garcia emphasizes concrete strategies over abstract talk. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Motivational interviewing is part of her approach for people working through change, especially around substance use or behavior shifts.
Her style is direct and goal-focused. Sessions typically include building coping skills, setting short-term targets, and practicing techniques between meetings. She pays attention to workplace stress and multicultural concerns and brings that into practical problem solving during sessions.
Clients can expect straightforward help with mood and behavior. Garcia also works on career-related stress and the emotional effects of life changes. She supports people who want to reduce symptoms and learn strategies to manage setbacks.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
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How her therapeutic approaches work for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small actions aligned with those values. Online ACT work often centers on values-based goals and simple exercises to practice between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and routines and uses practical exercises to change thinking and behavior; this can include short homework tasks and skill drills done between sessions.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss a client's goals, preferences, and daily demands, then try techniques and adjust as needed. Clients and therapist decide together which methods feel most useful and make a plan for weekly work and exercises.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so appointments can happen during a lunch break or between commitments. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT techniques to remote work using practical tools and brief between-session tasks.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, anger, relationship strain, and career issues, plus mood disorders and workplace concerns.
What therapy styles does she use?
She uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to help people set goals and change habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working with adults on mood, behavioral, and workplace issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.