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Annette Cruz

Therapist
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Are anxiety, stress, or unexpected life shifts leaving you feeling stuck or disconnected? As a licensed therapist, I help individuals and couples navigate life’s transitions with confidence, resilience, and clarity.

My therapeutic style is safe, compassionate, and empowering. I believe therapy works best when you feel completely supported and free to share without judgment. Together, we will work on actionable solutions while honoring your personal story and pace.

My approach to therapy

My clinical approach is grounded in evidence-based care, tailored flexibly to honor your unique background, values, and goals. I blend structured, proven therapeutic techniques with an empathetic, person-centered style to ensure you feel supported at every stage of growth.

  • Bilingual Support: Sessions available fully in English or Spanish, allowing you to express your thoughts and emotions in the language you feel most comfortable in.
  • I also provide Christian counseling to those who are interested.
  • I provide Couple's counseling and family therapy as well.
  • Licensed to serve clients in New Jersey and Florida

What you can expect from me

During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you reach your goals. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first few weeks and sustained improvement thereafter.

About me

  • I identify as
    Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Solution Oriented, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Manhattan College/University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) Out-of-State Telehealth (Florida), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NJ Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Children
  • Languages
    English, Spanish