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Jose Vazquez Cruz

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
1 year of experience
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Anger management, Trauma, PTSD
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Jose M. Vazquez Cruz, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience providing compassionate, patient-centered care across outpatient behavioral health, community mental health, and substance use treatment settings. He works with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, stress-related concerns, insomnia, and co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges.

My approach to therapy

Jose takes a collaborative and nonjudgmental approach to treatment, helping patients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their care. His practice integrates evidence-based medication management with supportive therapeutic interventions tailored to each individual’s needs and goals.

What you can expect from me

With a background in both psychiatric nursing and advanced practice psychiatry, Jose is committed to creating a supportive environment where patients can work toward emotional wellness, stability, and improved quality of life.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Latinx, Man
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Holistic, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Hunter College, School of Social Work
  • License type
    NP (Nurse Practitioner) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Anger management, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Sleep disorder, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Transgender issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish