Michael Cruz
MHC-LP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10005
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I am a New York based LP-Mental Health Counselor with Avena Psychological Services. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychological Sciences and Communication from the University of Connecticut, and my Master’s degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Columbia University. I utilize an integrative approach to counseling based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and informed by Multicultural and Feminist Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and DBT. In utilizing these modalities, I provide a safe and nurturing space for clients to heal.
I have experience working with a diverse array of populations such as adults, teens, couples, college students, recent college graduates, immigrants, Spanish speaking, and international clients. I am also experienced working with issues related to trauma, sexual assault, substance use, infidelity, depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship challenges, LGBTQIA+
and multicultural identity issues. My approach is rooted in collaborative relationships with each client so that the process of healing is uniquely tailored to each individual wherein they can feel empowered to make meaningful and sustained change in their lives.
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem | Elevance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Empire BlueCross BlueShield
- Out of Network
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Michael Cruz
MHC-LP
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired Prelicense by State of New York / P116148 Supervised by Ivelisses Cooke (New York / 092959) Michael Cruz
- In Practice for 4 Years
- Attended Columbia University, MA, Graduated 2022
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Michael Cruz
MHC-LP
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
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Michael Cruz
MHC-LP
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Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
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Michael Cruz
MHC-LP
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
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Michael Cruz
MHC-LP