Mayra Cruz, LMFT - Redwood Counseling | Mental Health Counseling Inland Empire

Mayra Cruz

LMFT

Hello, my name is Mayra Cruz. I am bilingual and I have worked in mental health for the past ten years. My specialties are working with adolescents and adults who experience depression, anxiety, and trauma.

I also work with a variety of other issues including: self esteem, stress management, grief, PTSD, parent child relational issues, generational trauma, ADHD, and communication issues.

Experience: My experience working with adults and adolescents struggling with anxiety and depression, strengthening parent-child communication, and working with adults in assisting them manage the current impact of childhood trauma has been fundamental in equipping clients to reduce impairments in their lives.

Approach: I create a safe supportive therapeutic setting and utilize a combination of approaches such as Person-Centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, TF CBT, culturally, and strength based therapeutic approach, and mindfulness to assist clients become equipped with tools in managing mental health symptoms.

I see myself as a therapist, and the client as the expert managing their life. I am here as a guide to accompany the clients on their journey of healing and self discovery.

In the therapeutic setting, clients will have the potential to unlock their inherent potential, learn about their strengths, and navigate the challenges that may come in the way. I guide the clients in learning to strengthen self care, healthy self talk, and replace self defeating thoughts.

Areas of Interest:

Depression
Anxiety/stress
PTSD
Childhood trauma -Generational trauma
Grief and loss
Parent child relational issues
ADHD
Communication issues
Low self esteem issues

What is a first appointment like with me? I provide a welcoming, non judgemental, safe space to hear about the current struggles that will assist in figuring out the areas to be strengthened. Understanding each client’s perspective will be helpful to know each individual’s current needs to assist in the healing journey and path towards more happiness.