Ivelisse Colon-Cruz (she/her/ella)

LCSW, LCDC
Accepting Clients

Hi! My name is Ivelisse. I support clients facing challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.

Psychotherapist in Texas

Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

My clients often tell me they feel relief in having a space where they can fully express themselves in Spanish or English—without worrying about being misunderstood. Whether you are seeking clarity, healing, or simply a safe place to breathe, I walk alongside you with compassion and respect for your unique story.

My Background and Approach

My approach is trauma-informed, strength-based, and culturally responsive. I offer a supportive space where you can feel heard and empowered. I offer sessions in both English and Spanish to help ensure you feel safe and understood in the language that feels most natural to you.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe therapy is a space where you don’t have to carry everything on your own. Healing happens through connection, and my role is to walk beside you with compassion and honesty. I see therapy as a partnership—we explore what feels heavy, celebrate your strengths, and move toward the changes you want in your life. I believe everyone deserves to feel truly heard and accepted. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you can show up just as you are and know you’re not alone in the process.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Culturally Sensitive Therapy Motivational Interviewing

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Women's Issues
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image Issues
  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Racial Identity
  • Self-Esteem
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Magellan Behavioral Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Molina
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Texas Children’s Health Plan
  • Ascension SmartHealth
  • Evernorth
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Carelon Behavioral Health Plan
  • Aetna EAP Resources for Living
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 10 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español

Reach out to Ivelisse