Maricruz Garcia

Maricruz Garcia is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York who supports people when stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or painful relationship experiences start to feel like too much to carry alone. When sleep is disrupted, confidence is low, or self-judgment shows up in daily life, it can affect everything from mood and motivation to relationships and the way someone feels about their body and appearance. She works with clients who feel overwhelmed by life but are ready to heal, strengthen coping skills, and make meaningful changes for the future.

With a focus on both symptom relief and long-term growth, Maricruz draws on practical, evidence-informed strategies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which supports building psychological flexibility and taking values-based action even when emotions feel intense. Her approach is tailored to each person’s needs and goals, and she also brings a weight-inclusive perspective that emphasizes learning to pursue health and wellbeing without tying self-worth to a number on the scale.

Maricruz aims to offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can clarify what they want from therapy and work steadily toward it. She is dedicated to helping people build confidence, develop lasting skills, and move toward a future that feels more hopeful, purposeful, and aligned with who they want to be.