Therapist

Virtual

Kristine Cruz

Adults

Specializes in Anxiety Cultural/Ethnic Issues Depression Grief/Bereavement LGBTQ + Issues and Concerns PTSD Life Transitions Relationship issues Self-Care and Burnout

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Dr. Kris Cruz is a licensed psychologist who helps those invested in understanding and connecting with themselves heal and self-care through the guidance of their inner truths and values. She applies depth and relational approaches to promote self-compassion, alignment, and wholeness. Her therapeutic practice emphasizes connection and growth and embraces difficult truths, personal responsibility, and the power of choice. Dr. Cruz endeavors to create a safe, warm space for others to discover, explore, and know their inner worlds and the dynamics of their relationships. She aims to expand her patients' awareness in order to foster their self-empowerment, inner freedom, and kindness towards themselves. She is also deeply aware of social and cultural contexts and recognizes the impact of prejudice and implicit societal messages on mental health and works to mend their effects. She aspires to help her patients tap into their courage, wisdom, and vulnerabilities so they deepen their relationships with themselves and others and live confidently and authentically.

About Kristine Cruz

LOCATION San Francisco Telehealth, San Francisco

Focus areas

Adults

Approaches:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychodynamic

Languages:

English

Education:

Doctor of Clinical Psychology (California Institute of Integral Studies, CA)

BA in Psychology (University of California, Irvine, CA)

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Alameda Alliance Anthem Blue Shield Carelon Behavioral Health Strategies Carelon Behavioral Health, Inc CCA Cigna ComPsych HEALTH NET KAISER Magellan Provider Network of America SHARP TRIWEST United Behavioral Health VHP WELLFLEET

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APPOINTMENT TIME 09:45pm on Wed, Sep 24, 2025

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