Rhiannon Cruz , LPC

Rhiannon Cruz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 10 years of clinical experience who works with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and addiction. Her training spans outpatient and inpatient treatment settings as well as community-based programs, and she has substantial experience conducting one-on-one sessions that focus on practical coping and emotional insight.

Rhiannon uses a blend of evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-based techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. She draws on these methods to help clients reframe difficult thoughts, build coping skills, and explore the stories they tell about themselves in ways that foster change.

She emphasizes emotional validation and teaches clients how to identify and name feelings in healthier ways. Rhiannon offers calm, attentive support and aims to be a steady listening presence while challenging clients to remain open to growth. She believes meaningful change is possible for those willing to commit to the therapeutic process and encourages courageous, honest engagement as a pathway to healing.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens carefully and reflects a client's experience back to them. This approach supports people who need a safe space to explore emotions, build self-awareness, and strengthen self-acceptance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is practical and skills-oriented, and it can be useful for addressing anxiety, depression, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance practices that help reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. It can be particularly helpful for stress, rumination, and heightened emotional responses.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Rhiannon will collaborate with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time based on what is most helpful.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and varied needs. These formats make it easier to access care from home or work, enable consistent follow-up, and allow therapists and clients to choose the ways of communicating that feel most comfortable and effective.