- Person-centered
- CBT-informed
- English and Spanish
About Maricruz
Maricruz Valdez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with ten years of experience. She focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, trauma and related concerns. Maricruz works in both English and Spanish and aims to meet people where they are in life.
She uses a practical, person-centered style in sessions. That means conversations start with what matters most to the client and then build small, achievable steps. Cognitive behavioral ideas are woven in when patterns of thinking and behavior are getting in the way of daily life.
Maricruz also draws on existential questions about meaning and life direction when people seek deeper clarity. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing are included to help with focus, motivation, and changing habits. She adapts techniques to each person rather than following a rigid script.
The therapist's background includes work with individual and group formats across age ranges. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion and incorporates clients' values into the work. Maricruz pays attention to life events like immigration stress, financial strain, or family conflict and how those shape choices.
Sessions tend to be conversational and goal-oriented. People leave with specific steps to try between meetings and time to reflect on what worked. The approach is collaborative, with the therapist helping clients set realistic goals and track progress over time.
Approaches that guide online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and treating each person as the expert on their life. The therapist reflects concerns back, helps clarify goals, and supports the steps a person chooses to try. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, mood changes, and repetitive behaviors. Existential therapy addresses questions about meaning, choices, and life direction, helping people clarify values and make decisions aligned with what matters to them.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which ideas and techniques fit a person's needs and preferences. Sessions can shift over time as goals change, mixing practical skill-building with deeper reflection when helpful.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can still be practical: it often makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduces travel time, and allows shorter check-ins when needed. Some approaches translate well to remote sessions, like CBT worksheets or mindfulness exercises, while deeper conversational work is also possible through video or phone. The therapist will discuss which format best supports each person's goals and routines.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and relationship difficulties, and many related issues including parenting, anger, self-esteem, and money and financial issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions are person-centered and conversational, blending cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to set practical goals and try new behaviors.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of counseling experience and earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling in December 2010 from Angelo State University.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Texas LPC credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish; international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.