Lauren Cruz
Counselor, LCPC (she, her)
Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / LC12707 Lauren Cruz
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended Johns Hopkins University , MS in Clinical Counseling , Graduated 2018
- License: Licensed School Counselor 2018
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Eating Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety
Expertise
- ADHD
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Obesity
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
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Participants
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Trauma Focused
Groups
Adult Body Image Group
Please join us for an in person adult body image group for 6 weeks. Group Sessions: 5/1, 5/8, 5/22. 5/29,6/5, 6/12 This small and intimate group is suitable for adults who struggle with body image and self-esteem, compare themselves to others, have anxiety related to appearance and want to work on their relationship with food due to unhealthy patterns and behaviors. We will discuss factors that contribute to body image, discuss diet culture and learn how to begin body acceptance and appreciation.
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Group Meets
The Balanced Man
A structured, small VIRTUAL group experience for professional men navigating the demands of career finances, relationships and personal wellbeing. Meeting every other week for 6 sessions, this group provides a confidential, judgement free space to talk openly, gain perspective and learn practical strategies you can apply immediately. A focus on practical tools to manage stress, improve communication, regulate emotions and build a healthier, more balanced life.