Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and New Jersey with over 18 years of experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community, children and adults with trauma history along with those struggling with suicidal ideation and self-harm, parenting issues, anxiety and depression. I have seen firsthand the difference a caring, empathetic, and attentive adult can make in a person’s life and feel honored when that can be me.
For the last 8 years I have worked as a “crisis counselor” and clinician, seeing clients on a regular basis as well as supporting those in and through a crisis. I am able to think quick on my feet and can stay calm in high intensity situations. Throughout this time, I have assessed for safety and danger to self and others due to mental illness and have made determinations as to whether or not someone is in need of psychiatric hospitalization and am certified to make the decision that one needs to enter into a hospital for treatment. On the other side, I have also safety planned with many and have been able to connect people to supports that they need whether it be referrals that fit their current situation, assisting in making a plan to keep them safe and connecting the person to someone whom they feel comfortable with should they be in crisis again.
I believe in treating the mind, body, and soul and understand as well as acknowledge, the importance of a healthy lifestyle and why it is important to utilize all the tools we have (or have yet to find) because we all have the power within us to heal, sometimes we just need some help getting there. I believe in the importance of coping skills and can help you find them or strengthen the ones you already have. This can include meditation, exercise, utilizing crystals or essential oils to help heal and calm oneself, and will seek outside supports when needed.
I am a firm believer in working within my limits as a therapeutic clinician and have no problem offering referrals when necessary. My overall goal is to continue providing the support, offering guidance, and making a difference in the lives of others, using my expertise in trauma informed treatment and having an open mind.
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Veronica Cruz-Martinez is a licensed marriage and family therapist based in New Jersey with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with the LGBTQIA+ community, children and adults who have histories of trauma, and people facing suicidal ideation or self-harm, as well as those managing parenting concerns, anxiety, and depression.
She has significant experience supporting clients during moments of crisis, assessing safety, and collaborating with individuals to develop practical safety plans. Veronica connects people to appropriate supports and referrals when additional help is needed, and she remains calm and clear-headed in high-intensity situations.
Veronica takes a holistic approach that honors the mind, body, and spirit and emphasizes the value of healthy routines and coping tools. She helps clients identify and strengthen skills such as meditation and exercise, and she is open to complementary approaches clients find meaningful, including the use of crystals or essential oils.
Committed to working within professional boundaries, Veronica offers referrals when a different level or type of care would better serve a client. Her aim is to provide consistent support and guidance, using trauma-informed methods and an open-minded stance to help people move toward healing.
She holds marriage and family therapy licenses in Oregon and California and practices from her New Jersey location.
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