- Client-centered focus
- Practical coping skills
- Respectful nondirective style
About Jorge
Jorge Cruz is an LMHC practicing in Florida who uses a client-centered approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, and trauma. He frames therapy as a collaborative process and speaks plainly so people can focus on practical next steps. Jorge emphasizes respect and avoids stigmatizing labels when talking about problems like depression or substance use.
With five years of counseling experience, he blends Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive-behavioral ideas and elements of dialectical behavior work. Sessions are interactive and geared toward finding what works for each person. He helps clients identify patterns, test new coping skills, and shift thoughts that get in the way.
Jorge focuses on a wide range of concerns including self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep and eating problems, anger, and career stress. He also supports people facing complicated situations such as codependency, co-occurring conditions, domestic violence histories, and addictions to drugs or alcohol.
In session he invites clients to explore both the why and the how - understanding the roots of a problem while building sustainable strategies to feel better. He aims to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs and goals. Jorge acknowledges the courage it takes to reach out and positions himself as a supportive partner in change.
People who prefer clear, respectful communication and practical tools often find his style helpful. He offers therapy in English and works from a perspective that centers the client's own strengths and choices.
Approaches used in online therapy and what they do
Jorge draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and helping the person lead the conversation so they can discover their own solutions. This approach helps people who need a respectful space to sort through feelings and make decisions.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT helps people test unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors, and reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jorge will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences rather than prescribing one fixed path. That decision is reviewed over time as progress and challenges become clearer.
If you are exploring online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what will be offered. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals use online sessions to teach coping skills, process difficult experiences, and support behavior change in ways that fit into everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He provides support for stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep and eating concerns, anger, career strain, ADHD, and related topics such as codependency and co-morbidity.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is supportive and interactive, combining a client-centered stance with cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior ideas to build practical skills and insight.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional counseling experience working with mental health and addiction concerns.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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