The core of Dr. Cruz's practice is providing a safe environment to build a strong and trusting relationship. She will help you explore your own story and current life challenges and open up possibilities for change in your life.

Dr. Cruz utilizes a variety of frameworks in order to optimize and individualize care. Although the lens she uses is primarily psychodynamic psychotherapy to help you become more self-aware and understand how your behavior is influenced by your environment and your temperament, she also uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques as needed.

Where medication can help, you can consider that option together with Dr. Cruz. She considers ongoing therapy as an important part of optimizing any treatment with medication that can change your mood or behavior.