- Years in practice
- 5
- Credentials
- LPC, LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois, Indiana, Colorado
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Marisol
Marisol Cruz is a bilingual therapist who speaks English and Spanish. She holds LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) credentials and has five years of experience as a mental health counselor. She works with adults on common struggles like anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship or workplace concerns.
Parents looking for practical guidance will find parenting listed among her focus areas. Marisol draws on straightforward, goal-focused sessions.
Background and approach
At the start of each meeting she invites clients to share what is most pressing. Then she and the client pick one or two clear goals to work on during the visit. Sessions aim to be direct, empathic, and nonjudgmental.
She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness-based practices are offered to build present-moment awareness and calm. Motivational interviewing helps clients find their own reasons and motivation for change.
Common topics she addresses include parenting concerns, stress and anger management, substance use and addiction challenges, self-esteem and mood issues, and navigating major life changes. She also supports people dealing with attachment issues, caregiver strain, communication problems, and workplace stress. Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
Marisol accepts international clients and works with people who prefer English or Spanish. New clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
What Marisol works with
Everything Marisol lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Marisol helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Marisol lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Marisol Uses Practical Approaches Online
Marisol offers cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot thoughts and habits that keep problems going, and then practice new, more helpful ways of thinking and acting. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and everyday stressors, including work and parenting challenges.She also uses mindfulness-based methods to teach simple attention and breathing practices. These exercises can reduce reactivity, calm the body, and make it easier to respond rather than react during tense moments. Motivational interviewing is part of her work when clients want to change behaviors such as substance use or to strengthen daily routines; it focuses on drawing out personal reasons for change rather than imposing them.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will listen to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences and adjust methods over time. Together they set short-term goals and check progress so changes feel manageable and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a quick check-in or work break and need less bandwidth. Live chat or text messaging can be used for shorter exchanges, reminders, or to continue work between sessions. These options make scheduling easier for busy parents and working adults and let people keep therapy consistent despite travel or time constraints.
Questions people ask about Marisol
What concerns does Marisol commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, relationship strain, substance use, anger, self-esteem, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions are goal-focused and practical. She starts with what is most pressing, then works with the client toward a clear short-term goal.
What is her background and experience?
She has five years of experience as a mental health counselor and prior work in school counseling contexts is noted in her background.
Which credentials and region are listed?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials, listed as CO LPC and IL LCPC, and practices from Indiana.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients may meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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