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Cynthia Cruz
Counseling | Mental Health
1300 W Belmont Ave 501b Chicago IL, 60657About
Cynthia Cruz is an Addiction Medicine Physician in Chicago, IL. Cynthia evaluates patients using many different procedures, in order to determine what treatments must be carried out in order to properly assess their symptoms. Addiction Medicine Physicians provide medical care in addition to consultation for each patient and their families.
Education and Training
The Chicago School MA 2009
DePaul Univeristy MA 2003
Provider Details
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Cynthia Cruz's Expert Contributions
Can a psychologist help with anger?
Therapy can help managing anxiety and anger. Often anxiety presents as anger. It is not a quick fix but if you stick with it you can learn to manage your anxiety and anger. READ MORE
Can psychotherapy make things worse?
This is a complicated answer, psychotherapy can at times be painful and feel like any improvement can take a long time. I can't make your depression worst and it is effective way of addressing depression, it's just a process that takes time and at times feel painful. READ MORE
My daughter's friend is abused by her parents. What should I do?
Hello, if your daughter's school has a school counselor they would be able to a good place to start as they are mandated reporters. READ MORE
Does my child require counseling after the death of her grandmother?
Hello, first allow me to clarify that I am not a doctor , I am a master's level therapist. I would ask how she is doing and how she feels about the death of her grandmother. If there are no behavior issues at home or at school I would leave it alone. If she starts to have nightmares or behavior difficulties I would consult with a child counselor. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- Illinois Counseling Association
Cynthia Cruz's Practice location
C2 Counseling
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Get to know Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Cynthia Cruz, who serves patients in Chicago, Illinois.
A licensed clinical professional counselor, Cynthia works with patients at her private practice – C2 Counseling – in Chicago, Illinois. She is intimately familiar with how stress can impact a person’s academic, social, and emotional life. Her areas of specialization include conduct disorder, anxiety, depression, relational issues, and trauma.
Graduating with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from DePaul University, she went on to further her training by completing her Master of Science degree in Clinical Counseling at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
On a professional level, Cynthia is an active member of the Illinois Counseling Association.
A licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) is a professional who has been qualified to provide psychotherapy and other counseling services. LCPCs, like Lisa, are trained to work with individuals, families, and groups to treat mental, behavioral, and emotional problems and disorders.
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