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Chemal Cruz
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
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Chemal Cruz

Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCTP (he, him)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 670-9653
Let's Connect (813) 670-9653
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New Hours 10am-3pm. My ideal client is a person or couple that is willing to talk about finding a better way of life and may need someone to confide in. Also, those needing an unbiased, non-judgmental ear with feedback. In our society, I believe men in particular need a safe place to be heard and take off their armor. So I welcome all men to try therapy and explore themselves beyond what they can provide. Whether you struggle with pride, shame/guilt, saying no, or making decisions I welcome you. Growth is a lifelong process that cannot be rushed. Hypnotherapy bridges your awareness so new possibilities emerge from embedded trauma.
Gottman Couples Therapy is my building block. Although, depending on the client I use CBT to understand how our thoughts can alter our actions and emotions, and ACT to understand how working against our values creates inner turmoil. For Trauma and Anxiety I think systemically. Just like earth's ecosystem, all things contribute to the overall balance.
I have a Latino - Caribbean background and prescribe to the label of islander. Where I’m from they use the term “crazy people” without clear understanding of what it truly means to be called that, but as a therapist and person, I believe differences exist beneficially and I try to understand them all. I welcome your crazy ideas, beliefs and challenges lol.
Call or Chemal Cruz now for a free 15 minute consultation - (813) 670-9653

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for online therapy.

Within Arms Reach Counseling, LLC

Riverview, FL 33569

(813) 670-9653
Within Arms Reach Counseling, LLC will only provide telehealth therapy until further notice.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Men's Issues 
$90 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (813) 670-9653
Photo of Chemal Cruz, Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCTP

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for online therapy.

Within Arms Reach Counseling, LLC

Riverview, FL 33569

(813) 670-9653
Within Arms Reach Counseling, LLC will only provide telehealth therapy until further notice.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Men's Issues 
$90 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $90
  • Couple Sessions $100

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna EAP
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Florida Blue
  • Grow Therapy
  • Headway
  • Optum
  • Optum- (United Healthcare)
  • Oscar Health
  • TRICARE
  • UHC Choice Plus UMR
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Chemal Cruz
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (813) 670-9653
Photo of Chemal Cruz, Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Chemal Cruz
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (813) 670-9653

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH19886 Chemal Cruz

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 6 years
  • Attended UCF, Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health, Graduated 2018

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Certified Clinical Trauma Professional 381469 / 2022
  • Certificate from Neurocise Studios 2025
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I am trained in Mental health, specialize in Couples and Family Therapy, and retain a deep knowledge of Anxiety and Trauma. All to help you.
Photo of Chemal Cruz, Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Chemal Cruz
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 670-9653
"
I am trained in Mental health, specialize in Couples and Family Therapy, and retain a deep knowledge of Anxiety and Trauma. All to help you.
Photo of Chemal Cruz, Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Chemal Cruz
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 670-9653

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Men's Issues

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
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Chemal Cruz
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Do these issues align with your needs? or (813) 670-9653
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Chemal Cruz
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Do these issues align with your needs? or (813) 670-9653

3 Endorsements

Shenelle Sendar
Shenelle Sendar
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Chemal is an unbiased, non-judgmental ear to those in need of being heard. He is an amazing therapist who helps his clients point out their strengths and growth while standing by you as you navigate through any turmoil or lingering issues.
Bernice Baldwin
Bernice Baldwin
Counselor, MS, LMHC
“Chemal has worked with some truly challenging cases. I have seen him remain both professional and empathetically supportive of his clients during their toughest moments. He is dedicated to his client's needs and is wonderful to work with. "
Christina Jensen
Christina Jensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black and African American , 
Hispanic and Latino

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black and African American , 
Hispanic and Latino

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Neuro-Linguistic (NLP)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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If you would like to have lasting change through a method of releasing old meaning and creating new ones on a deep core level, then you would enjoy Hypnotherapy. Intensive multi-hour sessions available upon request.
Photo of Chemal Cruz, Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Chemal Cruz
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 670-9653
"
If you would like to have lasting change through a method of releasing old meaning and creating new ones on a deep core level, then you would enjoy Hypnotherapy. Intensive multi-hour sessions available upon request.
Photo of Chemal Cruz, Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Chemal Cruz
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 670-9653

Location

Primary Location

Within Arms Reach Counseling, LLC

Riverview, FL 33569

(813) 670-9653

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

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Within Arms Reach Counseling, LLC will only provide telehealth therapy until further notice.
Photo of Chemal Cruz, Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Chemal Cruz
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Call for a free consultation now - (813) 670-9653
"
Within Arms Reach Counseling, LLC will only provide telehealth therapy until further notice.
Photo of Chemal Cruz, Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Chemal Cruz
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Call for a free consultation now - (813) 670-9653