Dr. Yolanda Cruz

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC

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Dr. Yolanda Cruz

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC

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Chicago, IL 60602

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I work with a diverse team of therapists who provide compassionate, culturally responsive care to individuals, couples, and families. We specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, infidelity, relationship challenges, premarital counseling, parent-child relationships, and more. With a strengths-based, systemic approach, we support clients through healing, growth, and change. Whether you're seeking therapy for yourself, your child, or your relationship, we're here to help you navigate life’s challenges with care and understanding.

Sessions available in English and Spanish. Ofrecemos sesiones en español. We offer culturally responsive, strengths-based therapy for individuals, couples, children, and families. We specialize in anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, and parent-child dynamics. Our goal is to create a safe space for healing, growth, and meaningful change.

Our clinicians adopt a compassionate approach, believing in gentle correction and fostering a strong therapeutic alliance with clients, driven by their genuine desire to help.

Take the first step to help. Call or Email Dr. Yolanda Cruz now - (219) 245-5757

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Joyful Alegria Therapy

Chicago, IL 60602

(219) 245-5757

Joyful Alegria

Hobart, IN 46342

My website

Wherever you are, you deserve support that truly fits your life. As a virtual therapist, I make it easy for you to connect from the comfort

$200 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (219) 245-5757

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Joyful Alegria Therapy

Chicago, IL 60602

(219) 245-5757

Joyful Alegria

Hobart, IN 46342

My website

Wherever you are, you deserve support that truly fits your life. As a virtual therapist, I make it easy for you to connect from the comfort

$200 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $200
Couple Sessions $200
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

Aetna
BlueCross and BlueShield
Cigna and Evernorth
Optum
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

We are in-network with Blue Cross, United, Cigna, and Anthem. For clients with out-of-network benefits, we offer a superbill to support reimbursement. We also provide a sliding scale for those facing financial difficulties. Feel free to reach out with any questions. We are happy to help!

Dr. Yolanda Cruz

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC

Email me or call with questions - (219) 245-5757

Dr. Yolanda Cruz

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC

Email me or call with questions - (219) 245-5757

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180.015516 Yolanda Cruz

Education and Years In Practice

Attended Adler University, PhD

Additional Credentials

License: Yolanda A Cruz 180.015516

As a PhD-level clinician licensed in both Illinois and Indiana, I bring advanced training and a deep commitment to helping clients feel supported, understood, and empowered to reach their goals. Beyond my credentials, I bring years of specialized training and a genuine commitment to helping client.

Dr. Yolanda Cruz

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC

Email me or call with questions - (219) 245-5757

Dr. Yolanda Cruz

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC

Email me or call with questions - (219) 245-5757

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Burnout
Child
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Emotional Regulation
Family Conflict
Grief
Infidelity
Marital and Premarital
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Personality Disorders
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Spirituality
Stress
Trauma and PTSD

I help individuals, couples, and families navigate relationship challenges, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and focused on helping clients build healthier connections, develop effective coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Dr. Yolanda Cruz

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC

Email me or call with questions - (219) 245-5757

Dr. Yolanda Cruz

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC

Email me or call with questions - (219) 245-5757

2 Endorsements

Ruaa S Jaber

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Dr. Yolanda Cruz is a dear friend and colleague of mine. She is highly skilled, dedicated, and genuinely cares about her clients. Yolanda is especially experienced working with couples and families, and I strongly recommend her.

Isabella Manrique

Pre-Licensed Professional

Yolanda's warmth, care, and gentle yet thoughtful supervision have shaped me as a therapist. I admire her values and approach so much that I joined her practice. She is such an inspiring mentor and a genuine gift to her clients.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Single Parent

Ethnicity

Mixed Race

I also speak

Spanish ,

Spanish

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Single Parent

Ethnicity

Mixed Race

I also speak

Spanish ,

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Art Therapy
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
EMDR
Emotionally Focused
Family / Marital
Interpersonal
Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
Person-Centered
Psychoanalytic
Relational
Strength-Based
Structural Family Therapy
Trauma Focused

I use an integrative approach tailored to each client's unique needs, drawing from EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment-based therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and solution-focused techniques. My goal is to help clients gain insight, build resilience, heal from past experiences, and create meaningful change in their lives and relationships.

Dr. Yolanda Cruz

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC

Email me or call with questions - (219) 245-5757

Dr. Yolanda Cruz

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC

Email me or call with questions - (219) 245-5757

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Joyful Alegria offers a safe, culturally-sensitive space for healing. What sets us apart is our ability to go deeper, faster. We offer a welcoming space grounded in compassion and hope. Clients often say therapy here feels different—they feel seen and witnessed with caring intention. Our bilingual team provides support in English and Spanish. If you're ready to resolve emotional wounds, build connection, and embody more self-worth, we’d love to connect.

Location

Chicago, IL 60602

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Location

Primary Location

Joyful Alegria Therapy

Chicago, IL 60602

(219) 245-5757

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Additional Location

Joyful Alegria

Hobart, IN 46342

(219) 245-5757

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Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

Wherever you are, you deserve support that truly fits your life. As a virtual therapist, I make it easy for you to connect from the comfort

Dr. Yolanda Cruz

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC

Take the first step to help. Call now - (219) 245-5757

Wherever you are, you deserve support that truly fits your life. As a virtual therapist, I make it easy for you to connect from the comfort

Dr. Yolanda Cruz

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC

Take the first step to help. Call now - (219) 245-5757

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