- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
About Jorge
Jorge Cruz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with five years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as grief, self-esteem, and sleep problems.
Jorge uses practical talk-based work to help people understand patterns that keep them stuck. He draws on client-centered ideas to focus on each person's perspective and on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical behavior strategies are used when strong emotions and impulsive reactions are part of the problem.
Sessions are interactive and goal-oriented. Jorge helps people notice small changes that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. He also addresses substance use, codependency, and coping with major life changes in straightforward terms.
People seeking help for avoidant tendencies, ADHD-related challenges, anger, or feelings of isolation can expect direct skills practice and step-by-step planning. He also works with concerns tied to aging and first responder stress among other focus areas.
Jorge describes the work as collaborative. He listens, asks concrete questions, and introduces exercises people can try between sessions. The emphasis is on clear strategies for managing anxiety, improving relationships, and reducing substance-related harm.
He provides care in English and practices in Florida as an FL LMHC. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and details through the site's booking flow.
How Jorge uses CBT, DBT and client-centered work online
Jorge draws on client-centered therapy to center the person's experience and priorities. This approach means the conversation starts with what matters most to the client and builds from there, helping them organize thoughts and goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to spot and change patterns of thinking and behavior that feed anxiety and depression. In practice this looks like identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and trying new behaviors between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, supplies concrete skills for strong emotions and impulsive reactions. Jorge uses DBT-informed techniques for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness when those skills are needed.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jorge will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they decide whether to emphasize CBT skills, DBT strategies, or client-centered conversation as sessions move forward.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so readers should confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, fewer travel demands, or options that reduce time away from work and family. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for web or phone meetings and help people practice skills between sessions.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem, sleep and eating concerns, and related issues such as ADHD and isolation.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is interactive and practical. Sessions focus on talk, skills practice, and step-by-step plans to manage emotions and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience as a mental health counselor working with anxiety, addictions, trauma, and related issues.
What credentials and location apply?
He is an FL LMHC and practices in Florida.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.