Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC, LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois, Indiana, Colorado
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Marisol
Marisol Cruz is a licensed counselor who speaks English and Spanish. She holds the LPC credential and the LCPC credential and has five years of experience as a mental health counselor. She previously worked many years as a school counselor and now focuses on helping adults with everyday struggles.
She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and self-esteem challenges. She also supports those facing substance use concerns, relationship trouble, parenting strain, and life changes.
Background and approach
Sessions begin by checking in on what is most pressing for the client and then moving toward a clear goal for the visit. Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
Mindfulness practices are offered to help with staying present and reducing reactivity. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone needs support finding their own reasons to change. Marisol aims for warm, nonjudgmental sessions where people can speak honestly.
Meetings focus on concrete steps clients can try between sessions. She explains strategies in plain language and adapts work to each persons daily life and schedule. She works from Indiana and meets people in both English and Spanish.
Online formats include video, phone, live chat, and text messaging so people can choose what fits their routines. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling the first session.
What Marisol works with
Everything Marisol lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Marisol's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Marisol lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical approaches for online care
Marisol uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thought and behavior patterns that feed stress and anger, then practice small changes that improve daily life. Mindfulness Therapy is offered to build present-moment awareness and lower reactivity, useful for anxiety, anger, and coping with strong emotions. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck and needs to clarify personal goals and motivation for change.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Marisol will listen to a persons goals and preferences and then recommend methods to try. She adjusts techniques based on what is helpful and what fits someones pace and schedule, making decisions collaboratively.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, chat or text can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer typing, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep momentum between sessions.
Questions people ask about Marisol
What concerns does Marisol commonly help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, relationship and parenting strain, substance use issues, ADHD, and life changes.
What is her therapy style and approach?
Sessions are practical and goal focused. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness practices, and Motivational Interviewing to help clients try concrete strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a mental health counselor and previously spent many years working as a school counselor.
Which credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices from Indiana.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.