Micayla Santa Cruz
Counselor, LMHC, NCC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (718) 804-5942
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you're navigating big transitions, figuring out who you are, or dealing with anxiety, depression, or relationship stress. We all want to feel connected and understood, and therapy can be a powerful space to make that happen. My goal is to create a space that feels safe, empowering, and free of judgment, where you can show up exactly as you are. Using an attachment-based and emotion-focused lens, I gently hold up a mirror to help you better understand your inner world, your relationships, and the ways past experiences might be influencing your present.
I work with teens, college students, and young adults who are working through new beginnings, identity exploration, and feeling stuck or disconnected. My approach is collaborative and transparent. We’re a team, and I’m here to support you in building insight, shifting unhelpful patterns, and moving toward a more authentic you.
You don’t have to figure it all out alone. I’m here to listen, support you, and help you make sense of what you’re feeling. It’s a privilege to walk alongside people during these meaningful moments of change. If you're ready to explore what's next for you, I’d love to help.
Call or Email Micayla Santa Cruz now for a free 15 minute consultation - (718) 804-5942
Let's Connect (718) 804-5942
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Micayla Santa Cruz
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 804-5942
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 012458 Micayla Santa Cruz
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended Gonzaga University, Marriage and Family Counseling, Graduated 2018
Education and Years In Practice
Micayla Santa Cruz
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 804-5942
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- ADHD
- Family Conflict
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
Micayla Santa Cruz
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 804-5942
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Adlerian
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Micayla Santa Cruz
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 804-5942
Location
Additional Location
New York, NY 10014
(718) 804-5942