Nancy Cruz-Biller
Nancy Cruz-Biller, MFT, is the Clinical Director and Founder of Together Family Counseling. With her extensive expertise and compassionate approach to therapy, Nancy has dedicated her career to helping individuals navigate their journeys of healing and personal growth. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Nancy brings a wealth of experience in providing counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. Her commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment, combined with her extensive experience, allows her to guide clients towards positive change and transformation. Nancy’s passion for empowering others and her unwavering dedication to mental health and well-being make her an exceptional leader within our practice. We invite you to learn more about Nancy’s background, therapeutic approach, and the services we offer to embark on a transformative journey towards a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life.
Background
I attended University of California at Irvine (UCI) and graduated with degrees in Psychology and Spanish Literature. I also studied at Universidad Complutense in Madrid, Spain while working on obtaining my degrees at UCI. I earned a Masters Degree in Psychology from Chapman University. I have over 25 years of experience in the mental health field and spent the first 10 years of my career in a variety of roles, including: foster care social worker, Family preservation in-home counselor, adoptions social worker, children’s play therapist and in-home/school-based therapist. I also have experience working in a hospital setting across different modalities such as ER trauma, oncology and Labor and Delivery including NICU. I have been working in a private practice setting since 2002 and also have experience and work as a Critical Incident Response Counselor since 2012.
Approach to Therapy
In my practice, I embrace a collaborative and client-centered approach to therapy and truly honor the opportunity that each one of you gives me when choosing me as a therapist. I believe that my role is to support and guide you on your journey towards healing and personal growth. Together, we will work as a team, building a therapeutic alliance based on trust, respect, and empathy.
In our sessions, I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can freely express your thoughts, emotions, and concerns. I will actively listen to your unique experiences, seeking to understand your perspective and the challenges you are facing. By truly hearing and validating your feelings, I aim to empower you to explore and discover your own strengths and resources.
Collaboration is at the heart of our therapeutic work. I believe in tailoring therapy to meet your specific needs, drawing from various evidence-based modalities and techniques as well as my clinical experience gained in multiple settings that have helped me shape the therapist that I am today. We will work together to set goals, develop strategies, and implement practical tools that align with your values and aspirations.
As a client-centered therapist, I am committed to respecting your autonomy and honoring your individuality. I will encourage your active participation in the therapeutic process, valuing your input and inviting your feedback at every step. Your voice will always be heard, and your choices will be respected and supported as we navigate the path towards healing and personal transformation.
Ultimately, my aim is to provide a supportive environment that facilitates self-discovery, growth, and lasting change. Respecting the time it takes you as an individual to make those changes. Together, we will cultivate resilience, enhance your self-awareness, and develop the skills necessary to overcome challenges and embrace a more fulfilling life. I am truly honored and feel privileged to be able to walk alongside you on your therapeutic journey, guiding and supporting you.
I work with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, phase of life issues, adjustment issues with different life stressors and provide services in English and Spanish.
