- Anxiety and panic
- LGBT affirming
- Trauma informed
About Robert
Robert Cruz is an LPC who focuses on helping people manage anxiety, panic, and life transitions. He aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming and begin to feel more steady.
He works with clients on depression, grief, and trauma using a collaborative style. Conversations concentrate on immediate problems and small steps that make daily life easier. He also supports people exploring identity, sexuality, and LGBT-related concerns with cultural understanding.
Much of his work addresses social anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, and attachment-related worries. Sessions often look at patterns that keep anxiety alive and practice ways to respond differently when panic starts.
Robert draws on six years of professional experience in Virginia as a licensed professional counselor. He keeps the work practical and grounded so people can use what they learn between sessions.
People who come for support can expect a tailored plan that fits their goals and pace. He focuses on building resilience, reducing shame and guilt, and helping people find renewed purpose after loss or major life change.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Robert uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage intense emotions and panic. One common approach focuses on practical skills to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms by identifying triggers and practicing grounding or breathing strategies; this helps people regain a sense of control when panic starts. Another approach emphasizes processing past hurts and trauma so those experiences stop driving current fear and avoidance; this often involves gradual exposure to difficult memories and building new ways of relating to them.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, comfort level, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Treatment plans are adjusted over time based on progress and feedback.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as current options are listed during intake. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people meet from a familiar place so they can practice skills between meetings and apply them directly to daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and LGBT-related identity and sexuality concerns. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, social anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, and life transitions.
What is his therapy style like?
His approach is collaborative and client-centered. Sessions focus on practical steps, talking through problems, and building coping skills that can be used between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working as a counselor. That experience has included supporting people through anxiety, trauma, and identity-related concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He practices in Virginia and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted. He works with clients located within the applicable jurisdiction for his license.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the intake or platform enrollment process.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.