Change is Within You!

Quality care through compassion, reliability, and collaboration. "The connection between therapist and client is essential to a sustainable therapeutic relationship."
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About

We listen, act, and transform

Maria's vision is to explore the root causes of concern through a holistic approach. She is committed to each individual and focuses on their core strengths. With Maria, you will feel supported and validated as you navigate your concerns. Maria works collaboratively, with adolescents and adults, to create awareness and to reach their desired goals. Maria particularly enjoys working with clients who are looking to challenge themselves and embrace change. She connects with, and motivates clients by empowering them, and is committed to building a strong foundation for success. Maria's therapy approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Trauma Informed Therapy, and Solution-focused Therapy. Her most extensive work has been with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Grief, and family and relationship issues. Maria will assist you in your journey through empathy, feedback, and results. Maria has over ten years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is licensed in the State of Illinois, Pennsylvania, Florida, and California. *Someone will outreach to all correspondence within 24-48 business hours. *In case of emergency, please do not email. Dial 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Room.
Maria A. Cruz, LCSW
Clinical Therapist

Services

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Grief
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Coping Skills
  • Child or Adolescent
  • Couples Counseling
  • Family Conflict
  • Communication Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Attachment Issues
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality
  • Bullying
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Existential Crisis
  • Mindfulness
  • Mood Disorders

Approaches

  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Family/Marital Therapy
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family Systems
  • Interpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused

Insurance Accepted

  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Community
  • Cigna

Fees

  • Between : $95 - $150

Testimonials

“Maria is very attentive and has a keen awareness of the issues presented. More importantly, her suggestions were always on point! We appreciate how she's not afraid to get to the root cause of the issues. We highly recommend her to anyone reading this review”

-Anonymous Family-

“Maria balances creating a safe space and encouraging you toward change. She strongly focuses on your strengths and provides valuable support towards your goals. My life has improved tremendously working with Maria; I cannot thank her enough!”

AJ
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