Rhiannon Cruz, LPC

Rhiannon Cruz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, depression, or problems with substance use. She offers a calm, practical presence and listens closely so clients can name what matters most to them. Rhiannon draws on ten years of experience across outpatient and inpatient settings and community programs to guide conversations toward small, usable changes.

She uses clear, evidence-informed methods like cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness to help clients notice thoughts and habits that keep them stuck. Rhiannon also works with motivational interviewing and narrative techniques to uncover personal values and rewrite unhelpful stories. Sessions focus on real-life skills - managing strong emotions, improving sleep, coping after loss, and dealing with workplace or parenting strain.

Her background includes one-on-one clinical work in a range of treatment settings. That variety shaped a practical style that mixes skill teaching with listening. She encourages clients to practice new ways of thinking between sessions and to track progress in plain terms.

Rhiannon often supports people facing relationship tension, intimacy concerns, identity and LGBT questions, and caregiver stress. She also helps with attachment- and abandonment-related worries, body image, and blended family challenges. Where trauma or addiction is present, she aims to help clients build safety and manageable steps forward.

Her approach asks for commitment but stays collaborative. Rhiannon helps people identify emotions, name goals, and take small steps toward change while tailoring strategies to each person’s pace and life context.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel understood; it helps with building trust, naming emotions, and deciding next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and change routines that feed depression. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention practices to help people notice stress and respond more calmly instead of reacting immediately.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and daily routines, then recommend methods that match those needs. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into a busy life. It can allow shorter check-ins between longer visits, reduce travel time, and let people attend from a quieter space or during a work break. Licensed professionals can use these formats to maintain continuity of care while focusing on concrete skills, emotional awareness, and steady progress.