
Chemal Cruz
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCTP (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Riverview, FL 33569
Let's Connect (813) 670-9653

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 Email Chemal Cruz now for a free 15 minute consultation - (813) 670-9653
Let's Connect (813) 670-9653

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $90
- Couple Sessions $100
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- 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

Chemal Cruz
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (813) 670-9653
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH19886 Chemal Cruz
- In Practice for 6 years
- Attended UCF, Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health, Graduated 2018
- Certificate from Certified Clinical Trauma Professional 381469 / 2022
- Certificate from Neurocise Studios 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
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
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