Welcome

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Now Accepting New Clients

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Welcome ~ Now Accepting New Clients ~

Your Mental Health Matters

Welcome to the start of your mental health journey! Our provider, Michael Cruz, LMHC/LPC is eager to help you actualize the version of yourself that you deserve.

Meet Your Therapist

Hello There!

My name is Michael but you can also call me Cruz or even Mike. I am a licensed mental health counselor and licensed professional counselor (LMHC/LPC) with over 5 years of experience as a therapist based in NY & NJ.

I approach therapy with a unique integration of different therapeutic styles such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Emotions Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy (tldr; I make sure therapy is uniquely suited for you)

The therapeutic work we will do together is trauma-informed, based in cultural humility, and active collaboration through a non-oppressive framework to help clients make sense of their experiences and reconnect with their most authentic selves.

There is no set way for you to do therapy correctly. Your individual process is valued and I am here to help.
— Michael Cruz, LMHC/LPC, Founder

Areas of Specialty

Wondering if we might be a good fit? While I would love to work and help out everyone, check out my areas of expertise which include but are not limited to the following:

If you are not seeing a presenting problem you are facing listed above, feel free to reach out to me and we can determine if we would be a good fit or if another provider would be better suited to help you on your healing journey :)

Clients I Work With

All are welcome to work with me, regardless of identity and background. That being said I do regularly work with and specialize in serving the following populations:

  • Men (Individuals identifying as Man/Masculine)

  • LGBTQIA+ Folx

  • Latino/a/x

  • People of Color (BIPOC) & People of Global Majority (PGM)

  • Adults, Young Professionals, & College Students

Therapeutic Mission

My therapeutic mission is to help adults and young people learn to navigate their mental health concerns…especially those who have felt overlooked, misunderstood, or underserved by traditional systems of care.

In my therapeutic practice, I am committed to serving individuals from all walks of life with dignity and respect. I hold space for all identities regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, background, sexuality, gender, status, and ability. I welcome people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, survivors of abuse and all those navigating social challenges and life’s happenings.

My mission is to offer affirming, culturally responsive, evidence based, trauma-informed therapy that centers dignity, empowerment, and healing aiming to help clients reconnect with their voice, resilience, and sense of direction.

Contact Me

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Contact Me 〰️

I offer a FREE 15 minute consultation call to see if we’d be a good match! Fill out the form below and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can to set up a time to chat or schedule an appointment.

*For more information about pricing, insurance coverage, and cost for different services please look into my FAQ