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Ashley Cruz

School

University of California Davis, Bachelor's in Human Development; California State University, Sacramento, Master's in Family and Child Counseling

License

LMFT #89888 (Expires: 08-31-2023)

Years of experience

11
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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California that has worked with a wide range of age groups: from toddlers, to teens, to adults, and to older adults! I have a passion for providing accessible services in a culturally-responsive manner. My personal areas of interest and hobbies include spending time with all of my dogs and cats, traveling to new places, and trying out new foods!

Speciality areas

Depression
Anxiety
Panic Disorder
Self-Harming Behavior/Suicide Risk
Sleep Difficulties
Neurodiversity (ADHD, ASD, Sensory Processing Disorders)
Familial Relationships
Relationships with Peers
Romantic Relationships
Divorce/Separation
Immigration/Immigrant Family
Cultural Diversity/Acculturation
Anger Management
Grief/Loss
Trauma
Academic Stress
Religion
Spirituality
Difficult to Engage Youth (foster youth, homeless youth, complex trauma)
Attachement Difficulties
Gender Identity (including non-conforming or transgender)

Also experienced with

Substance Use
Learning Differences (Dyslexia)
Sexual Identity Development

Therapeutic approaches

CBT
DBT
Motivational Interviewing
Relational
Solution-Focused
Family Therapy
Internal Family Systems