Rhiannon Cruz, LPC
Therapist helping people rewrite personal stories
Details
| Name | Rhiannon Cruz |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Arizona |
| Licensed in | Arizona |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Rhiannon
Rhiannon Cruz is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and addiction. She works with adults who are trying to make sense of difficult feelings and find better ways to cope. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at practical change rather than long lectures.
Rhiannon draws on narrative ideas to help clients look at the stories they tell about themselves. She also uses client-centered methods to listen closely and match support to each person's needs.
Background and approach
Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and to build alternative skills. Her clinical background includes outpatient and inpatient treatment settings as well as community programs. Over ten years she has met people in one-on-one sessions and learned ways to support those dealing with trauma, anger, and substance use.
That range helps her adapt to different life situations. In sessions she focuses on helping people name emotions and test small changes. She teaches practical strategies for sleep, stress, and relationships.
Sessions often mix talking, problem solving, and simple exercises to practice between meetings. Rhiannon works from Arizona and conducts therapy in English. She encourages clients to try small steps and to bring their real concerns to the room.
The goal is clearer thinking, improved coping, and more control over daily life.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Rhiannon works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Rhiannon among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Rhiannon among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Rhiannon among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Rhiannon among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Rhiannon among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Rhiannon among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Rhiannon directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Rhiannon directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative, Client-Centered, and CBT Work Online
Rhiannon often combines Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients untangle unhelpful stories, feel heard, and test new behaviors. Narrative Therapy helps people look at the stories they tell about themselves and separate who they are from the problems they face. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes listening and reflection so clients feel understood while naming emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thought patterns and small behavior changes that reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and sleep trouble.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and try methods that match those aims. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan over time so the work fits the client's needs and preferences.
Online therapy lets people use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best that day. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and teaching skills, phone calls work when bandwidth is limited, live chat and messaging allow short check-ins or quick coping support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work consistently over time.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, sleep problems, career stress, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with narrative approaches and cognitive behavioral tools. Sessions focus on understanding personal stories, naming emotions, and practicing small, concrete changes.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has about ten years of experience across outpatient, inpatient, and community-based settings and has worked in one-on-one therapy with people facing anxiety, trauma, anger, and addiction.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Arizona and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist arrangement, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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