Ernesto

Mr Ernesto Cruz

Therapist / Counselor (Qualifying)

“A Caring Approach. Private, Affordable, Bilingual, Existential-Humanistic. Couple Therapy, Cultural Diversity, Latinx, LGBT Ally.”

About Me

I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in Encino, California. I help you address abuse, anxiety, self-esteem problems, and relationship issues. I offer relationship counseling and individual therapy in a confidential, practical setting.

Approach

Sessions unfold with quiet curiosity, blending practical focus and existential reflection to explore how past hurts shape present choices. In my Encino office I work in English or Spanish, keeping the pace steady and collaborative so you feel seen while we try small experiments between visits—journaling prompts, boundary rehearsals, or short relational check-ins. I track patterns around shame, anxiety, and relationship cycles with clear, compassionate feedback and occasional philosophical questions that invite reframe. This approach tends to suit young adults, couples, and families seeking honest, grounded change.
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Services

I am an Existential-Humanistic therapist working with teens, couples, individuals, and families.

The population I serve is diverse, my focus is the Human condition. I know people are more than the sum of their symptoms. In my work I focus on connecting with people on a deep level, especially those aspects of
ourselves, that have no room in our everyday life

Services Offered:

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Philosophy

    A therapeutic approach that uses philosophical inquiry to explore questions of meaning, ethics, identity, and how to live a good life.

  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Shame

    A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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Professional Title:

  • Therapist / Counselor (Qualifying)

Credentials

Registrations

Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

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Qualifications

Phillips Graduate University

Service Areas

Private Office

In-person

Los Angeles, California

United States

Encino, United States