Works with
How Jorge works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Jorge
Jorge Cruz is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who uses practical, person-focused therapy to help people handle strong emotions. He emphasizes clear communication and straightforward tools so clients can manage stress, anger, anxiety, and addictions in daily life. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, nonjudgmental space.
That approach means listening closely and adjusting sessions to each person's needs. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going.
Background and approach
Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are part of the work for managing intense emotions and improving coping. Sessions include learning concrete skills for distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and better interpersonal interactions. Jorge keeps exercises simple so they can be used outside of session.
With five years of experience, he blends practical techniques with straightforward talk. He avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on small, achievable steps. This makes progress easier to notice and maintain.
People come to him for help with a wide range of concerns, including depression, grief, relationship and family problems, sleeping or eating difficulties, ADHD, and career stress. He also supports those coping with trauma, compassion fatigue, or substance use issues. Jorge aims to help each person find workable strategies that fit their life.
What Jorge works with
Everything Jorge lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Jorge's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Avoidant personality
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Jorge lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online emotion and behavior work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and shaping sessions around what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and guides practical next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thoughts and teaches concrete techniques to change behavior and reduce anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for handling intense feelings, improving relationships, and tolerating distress in the moment.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan together. That means learning what works in real life and shifting strategies when needed rather than sticking to one set method.
Online formats let people access consistent support in ways that fit their routine. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and exercises that benefit from seeing each other. Phone sessions can be a simpler check-in when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit short check-ins into a busy day or to follow up on skills between sessions. These options provide flexibility so therapy can continue around work, caregiving, or other commitments.
Questions people ask about Jorge
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He works with many concerns including stress, anger, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, sleep and eating issues, relationship and family problems, ADHD, and career-related stress.
How would you describe his therapy style and approach?
His style is supportive and interactive. He uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques tailored to each person.
What is his background and experience?
He has five years of experience in mental health and addictions counseling and focuses on practical, evidence-informed methods to address emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Florida licensed mental health counselor listed as LMHC and practices in Florida.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to those located within the therapist's permitted service area.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are payments and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.