Alexa Cruz
Compassionate, evidence-based support for lasting change Addiction and recovery support Trauma grief and healing Relationships and self esteem
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About
Alexa Cruz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 14 years of experience providing therapy to adults in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She supports people facing complex life challenges and is especially focused on concerns related to addictions, relationship stress, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem.
Her work often includes helping clients untangle communication problems, isolation and loneliness, guilt and shame, panic disorder and panic attacks, mood-related concerns, and post-traumatic stress. Alexa brings a compassionate, steady approach that helps clients build practical coping skills, strengthen self-worth, and move toward meaningful change at a pace that feels manageable.
Using evidence-based therapeutic techniques, she partners closely with each client to create a plan that fits their goals and lived experience. She works with individuals from a range of backgrounds, including veterans and Armed Forces members, couples, and people navigating chronic pain, illness, or disability, as well as concerns like codependency, commitment issues, dissociation, impulsivity, and substance use. Her style centers on respect, understanding, and individualized support so clients can develop resilience, reconnect with their strengths, and work toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Her work often includes helping clients untangle communication problems, isolation and loneliness, guilt and shame, panic disorder and panic attacks, mood-related concerns, and post-traumatic stress. Alexa brings a compassionate, steady approach that helps clients build practical coping skills, strengthen self-worth, and move toward meaningful change at a pace that feels manageable.
Using evidence-based therapeutic techniques, she partners closely with each client to create a plan that fits their goals and lived experience. She works with individuals from a range of backgrounds, including veterans and Armed Forces members, couples, and people navigating chronic pain, illness, or disability, as well as concerns like codependency, commitment issues, dissociation, impulsivity, and substance use. Her style centers on respect, understanding, and individualized support so clients can develop resilience, reconnect with their strengths, and work toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
- Location:
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Years Experience:
- 14
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Self esteem
Other areas of experience: Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: PA LPC PC018695, NJ LPC 37PC01233400
- NPI Number: 1679341556
- License: LPC (New Jersey), LPC (Pennsylvania)
Evidence-Based Therapy, Made Accessible Online
Alexa Cruz uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients work through concerns such as addiction, relationship stress, trauma, grief, and self-esteem challenges. In practice, evidence-based therapy means drawing from methods that are informed by research and tailored to what is most relevant for the client, with attention to skills that can be used in everyday life.For many people, a skills-focused approach can be especially helpful when dealing with intense emotions like shame, panic, or mood-related symptoms, because it emphasizes practical tools for coping and making steady progress. A collaborative, goal-oriented style can also support clients who feel stuck in patterns such as codependency, communication difficulties, or impulsivity, by clarifying what they want to change and how to take workable next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Alexa works with clients to identify priorities, preferences, and goals, then adjusts the focus over time to match what is most helpful and sustainable for each person.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make support easier to fit into busy schedules, reduce barriers for people managing chronic health concerns, and provide consistent touchpoints between sessions when needed.
How much experience does Alexa Cruz have?
Alexa Cruz has 14 years of experience supporting people through a range of emotional and life challenges.
Is Alexa Cruz a licensed therapist?
Yes. Alexa Cruz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Her licenses include PA LPC PC018695 and NJ LPC 37PC01233400.
In which languages does Alexa Cruz provide therapy?
Alexa Cruz provides therapy in English.
Where is Alexa Cruz located?
Alexa Cruz is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Alexa Cruz as my therapist?
You can work with Alexa Cruz through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.
Does Alexa Cruz work with international clients?
No. Alexa Cruz does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Alexa Cruz cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.