(he/him)
Often rebooked
Hello, my name is Matthew Cruz, but many people call me Matt. I specialize in treating adult individuals. I enjoy talking with people about their problems, offering them support, and helping them to find a way forward. My background is in treating substance use and Eating Disorders. As such, I am familiar with a variety of treatment approaches, including CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing. However, I am looking for what approach works for each individual and am not attached to any one mode of treatment. I enjoy helping people explore meaning and symbolism in their world through a person centered approach to treatment. For those that are interested, I am comfortable incorporating faith and spiritual practice into the treatment experience. I do not provide couples or family therapy. Feel free to reach out to me with further questions!
Our first session will be one on one and focus on us getting to know one another. Feel each other out. Naturally, I will have diagnostic questions to ask, and I would expect to have at least one action item to work on come the end of the session.
I enjoy making connections with people and learning how to see the world from their perspective. I am a talker and enjoy laughing as often as possible. I am passionate about working with individuals and helping people achieving a better sense of mental wellness and achieving a higher quality of life.
Are you a nerd or part of a fandom? Do you enjoy TV, movies, or other media? Are you interested in discussing how these interests may help your therapeutic journey? Do you enjoy having interesting and/or challenging conversations? Are you interested in discussing your struggles? Are you looking for individual therapy? Then you and I may be a good fit for working together.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have been using this treatment modality since entering the field. I enjoy helping clients identify thought processes that are not helping them reach their goals and developing new perspectives to help them improve their quality of life.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I pull ideas and concepts from DBT to augment treatment as appropriate. I do not practice rigid or adherent DBT.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Recognizing the elements of our life that we cannot change and working to understand how to move forward with them is profoundly important.
7 ratings with written reviews
March 12, 2026
I’ve worked with Matt for just over a year, and the experience has been incredibly impactful. He brings insight, authenticity, and humor to every session, creating a space that feels both supportive and real. With his guidance, I’ve made meaningful progress across many areas of my life. I’m grateful for the growth I’ve experienced and highly recommend Matt to anyone looking for a thoughtful, genuine therapist.
March 3, 2026
My first session w/ Matt was all I hoped for. He was extremely personable and genuine, while being direct and knowledgeable. He took time to understand my goals and was thorough in walking through the direction he'd like to go to help me reach them. He even took extra time at the end to make sure I had action steps for next time, which he definitely didn't have to do. One call in and I can tell he's an awesome provider. Great vibes overall--really looking forward to continue working together!
February 18, 2026
He made me feel really heard and seen during our conversation, especially with a topic that was very anxiety-inducing for me.