Brenda De La Cruz, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Brenda De La Cruz

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Coping Mechanism Development

Self Esteem Issues

Anxiety

Depression

Sleep Problems

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Peer Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Culturally Sensitive

Coaching

Intervention

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Brenda De La Cruz

Hi there, I'm Brenda! My name is Brenda De La Cruz, and I am an LCSW with over 15 years of experience in the field. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from California State University, Northridge. I like to give clients the chance to utilize their strengths during treatment, along with my own prompts and experience with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and more. I'm a kid at heart and love getting to know my clients and their passions to help them navigate their treatment in a positive way. My approach I like to utilize strength-based, client-centered, motivational interviewing, TF-CBT, CBT modules, and classic talk therapy. I also incorporate play and art therapy, as well as music, into sessions as needed or appropriate. My focus I am open to any client population but tend to work with children, adolescents, and TAY youth. I often treat depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief. My communication style I am very easygoing and like to make my clients comfortable so they can open up at their own pace. I approach everyone warmly and enjoy making my clients laugh when appropriate. My journey to mental healthcare Like many others, I have faced my own struggles in life, as have those I love. I entered this field because I love helping others and understand what it feels like to struggle with issues that are sometimes stigmatized. I want to help others feel empowered to talk about their problems and work together on improving them. My goals for you I collaborate with my clients to create and set approachable, realistic goals we both agree on. My first session with you During the first session, I like to get to know my clients and allow them to get to know me so we can both feel comfortable meeting and speaking with one another.

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Popular visit reasons

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. North

Education and training

California State University, Northridge, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1174707335

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What practice does Brenda De La Cruz work with?

Brenda De La Cruz works with Rula Health - L.A. North.

What are common reasons for patients to see Brenda De La Cruz?

Brenda De La Cruz frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Brenda De La Cruz on their profile.