Brenda De La Cruz, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Brenda!

I am an LCSW who has been in the field for over 15 years. I like to give the client the chance to utilize their strengths during treatment, along with my prompts and experience with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and more. I'm a kid at heart and love getting to know my clients and their passions to help them positively navigate their treatment

My focus

I am open to any client population, but tend to work with children, adolescents, and TAY youth. I tend to treat depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief.

My approach

I like to utilize strength-based, client-centered, motivational interviewing, TF-CBT, CBT modules, and classic talk therapy. I also utilize play and art therapy, as well as incorporate music into sessions as needed or appropriate.

My communication style

I am very easygoing and like to make my clients comfortable to allow them to open up at their own pace. I approach everyone very warmly and like to make my clients laugh when appropriate.

My journey to mental healthcare

Like many others, I, too, have had my struggles with life, and so have those I love. I came into this field because I love helping others and know what it feels like to struggle with something we are sometimes stigmatized for. I want to help others feel empowered to talk about their problems and, together, work on improving them.

My goals for you

I work together with my clients to create and set approachable and realistic goals that we both agree on.

Our first session

During the first session, I like to get to know my clients and allow them to get to know me so we can both feel comfortable meeting and speaking to one another.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Psychodynamic

Trauma Focused

Art Therapy

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Narrative

Play Therapy

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

BIPOC

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Northridge.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Brenda De La Cruz