Maricruz Valdez , LPC

Maricruz Valdez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with ten years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship struggles. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anger, and low self-esteem. Maricruz offers therapy in English and Spanish and uses a blend of practical approaches to fit each person.

Before becoming an LPC, Maricruz earned a master's degree in counseling. Over her career she has provided both individual and group work and has worked with school-age children, adolescents, adults, and couples. That variety shaped a flexible style that adapts to different ages and concerns.

In session she focuses on what matters to the person in front of her. She listens first and then uses tools from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to address thoughts and behaviors that cause distress. She also draws on existential and mindfulness ideas when questions about life purpose or values come up.

Her approach is practical and straightforward. Conversations include skill-building, gentle challenge, and ways to reframe unhelpful thinking. Therapy can include short-term coaching-like work or longer conversations about meaning and identity.

People who reach out can expect a respectful, down-to-earth clinician who emphasizes hope and perseverance. Sessions aim to leave people with clearer next steps and tools they can use between meetings.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. In practice this means sessions start with open conversation about what matters most, and the therapist mirrors concerns back to clarify goals and values. This approach helps when someone needs acceptance and a clear sense of direction.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses exercises and practical tools to change patterns that keep problems going, which can help with anxiety, mood problems, and unwanted behaviors.

Mindfulness therapy adds simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity. It supports people who want better focus, less rumination, and more ease managing strong emotions.

Finding the right mix is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try different techniques to see what helps most. That collaboration guides whether the focus is skills, meaning-making, or both.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people see nonverbal cues and work through exercises together. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief updates, homework, or when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between meetings.