Gain knowledge from the Past, Enjoy the Present, and Create the Life that You Dream of!
You matter! You are important! You are deserving!
Wilmarie Rios, LPC, GC-C
Embrace Your Journey to Healing
Taking the first step toward counseling is an act of self-love and courage. It’s an opportunity to prioritize your well-being and you don’t have to do it alone. Together, we can create a path forward that honors your unique story and helps you rediscover your strength and resilience. I want to help you feel empowered to create the life that you want and deserve—one where you feel at peace, can be fully present, and your emotions don’t control you.
Your journey matters and you have the power to create change in your life!
Wilmarie Rios-Cruz
Meet Wilmarie!
I strive to create a space in which you feel safe, heard, validated, understood, and free to explore your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. My passion is to bring empowerment, hope, and healing to each client, as I know firsthand the value that it has deciding to prioritize your well-being. My focus is to enhance self awareness, to have a deeper understanding of your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and past experiences, and be able to make positive changes.
We’re usually our biggest critic and learning how to be mindful, practicing self compassion, self care, and doing things differently than we’re used to takes a lot of practice, effort, and consistency. My approach to counseling is rooted in empathy, understanding, and evidence-based strategies tailored to your needs, to help you gain insight and develop healthy coping strategies. I believe in the power of working together and would feel honored to guide you in your journey, teach you how to be more present and love yourself, despite moments of struggle and pain, and offer a space to just be.
My experience includes working with adolescents who experience anxiety and struggle managing their anger response as well as adults who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, relationship issues, and that struggle with communication and self esteem. I have licensure in New Jersey and I am fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
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MA in Psychological Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey
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I am trained in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), which is an evidence based treatment model that helps with overcoming difficulties related to traumatic experiences.
I am also trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and certified as a Grief Counselor.
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I have a passion for dancing and love listening to music and watching movies cuddled under a warm blanket. I also like learning new things and investing time in my personal and professional growth. My greatest happiness comes from being able to spend quality time with my family and enjoying the comfort and peace that I feel while looking out my window and being able to admire nature and all the beauty around me.