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Angelica Cruz
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT (she, her)
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3 Endorsed
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Navigating this journey that we call life can be challenging and complex at times. And when we've finally made the decision to seek support along this journey, it can be even more challenging to find someone who listens and supports you, empathizes, and collaborates with you in your journey. As a person-centered therapist, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, empathetic space for clients to show up as they are. And by using an integrative and strengths-based approach of DBT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing, I strive to support my clients in gaining the necessary coping skills to begin thriving in their lives.
I support teens and adults through a variety of struggles such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relational issues, life transitions, trauma, and cultural identity exploration. I also assist couples to improve their communication skills and conflict resolution skills, and to build or re-build their trust, connection, and intimacy with each other.
I know that seeking help can be daunting. And as a therapist that comes from a culture where mental health is still stigmatized, I also understand how culture plays a role in this process. But if you've made it this far, I want to say how grateful I am that you are here. And I would be honored to support you on your healing journey.
Call or Email Angelica Cruz now for a free 15 minute consultation - (424) 484-5779
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $165
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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Angelica Cruz
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 142984 Supervised by Alexis Jarrell, LMFT (California / 127247) Angelica Cruz
- Certificate from PESI-3 Day: Dialectical Behavior Therapy Certification Training 2024
- Certificate from The Gottman Institute - Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 2024
- Attended Pepperdine University , Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2023
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Grief
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Identity Exploration
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Stress
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Integrative
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(424) 484-5779Nearby Areas
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Angelica Cruz
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT