Maricruz Garcia, LMHC

Maricruz Garcia is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York who supports people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief and difficult life transitions. With eight years of clinical experience, she works with individuals managing addictions, relationship struggles, anger, career challenges and mood disorders, and she brings a culturally aware perspective to clients from diverse backgrounds.

Her approach balances symptom relief with skill building so clients gain tools that last beyond individual sessions. She regularly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to guide clients toward values-driven action and greater psychological flexibility. She also incorporates motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when those methods fit a client's goals.

Maricruz holds the LMHC credential, which means she is a licensed mental health counselor trained to provide assessment and psychotherapy. She emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental style and aims to create a supportive setting where people can reduce distress while learning practical coping strategies. She believes people can pursue health and happiness at any size and helps clients explore changes that lead to more joy, purpose and self-acceptance.

She has supported clients who returned to school, earned promotions and shifted how they view their future. To learn more or arrange a free consultation, contact Maricruz to begin the process.