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Ashley Cruz

LMFT

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Authentic, Engaging, Mindful, Warm

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Focus areas

ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Immigration, Life Transitions, OCD, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, First responders, Immigrants, Non-monogamous relationships, Students

Years of Experience

9+

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I empower those I work with in developing their own goals in their wellness journey while I scaffold and guide them in strategies that would be helpful in meeting their personalized plan.

License number

#89888

Therapy style

I'm so glad to meet you, and looking forward to getting to know more about you! My therapeutic approach comes from a place of safety and wellness. I empower those I work with in developing their own goals in their wellness journey while I scaffold and guide them in strategies that would be helpful in meeting their personalized plan. I appreciate the first steps you're taking in prioritizing your mental health and look forward to learning more about how therapy can best help support you. I have extensive experience working with children, families, and currently, adults reintegrating back into community life after graduating from the County level of care. Personally speaking, I enjoy self-care strategies of spending time with my family and surrounding myself with my dogs and cats. I also enjoy cooking, traveling to beautiful beaches, and going on local hikes.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Education

MS - Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, California State University, Sacramento

Interests

I enjoy spending time with my family (that includes my furry family members, cats, and dogs), traveling (particularly to beautiful beaches), going on local hikes, and enjoying the beauty of California!