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Therapist in Brandon, Florida Bill Cruz, Therapist

Gender Identity: Male (He/Him)

Ages Served: 18-75+

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Bill Cruz, Therapist

Bill Cruz, MA, LMFT

Specializes In:

General relationship issues
Marital stress or divorce
Premarital counseling
Religion & spirituality
Sex & intimacy issues
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Bill Cruz, LMFT, earned his B.A. in Social and Behavioral Sciences from the University of South Florida in Tampa in 1987, followed by his M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS in 1989.

Throughout his career, Bill has developed a genuine passion for understanding how people grow, connect, and heal. His areas of study and interest include psycho‑development, family systems theory, crisis intervention, family enrichment, communication, psychopathology, group therapy, sex therapy, and the dynamics of infidelity.

Bill began practicing counseling in 1988 and has since gained extensive experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. He is also a national and international speaker on parenting—an opportunity he cherishes because it allows him to support and strengthen families in practical, meaningful ways.

Today, Bill Cruz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with decades of experience and a heartfelt commitment to helping people navigate life’s most important relationships.

Services are provided in English and Spanish.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

  • General relationship issues
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Premarital counseling
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Alcohol use
  • Anxiety
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Drug/substance use
  • Eating issues: food deprivation
  • Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
  • Empty nesters
  • Gambling
  • Grief & loss
  • Men's health/issues
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Parenting
  • Pornography/sexual behaviors
  • Religion & spirituality
  • Self-esteem
  • Stress management
  • Video game/internet

Family Therapy

Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.

  • Religion & spirituality
  • Alcohol use
  • Anxiety
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Drug/substance use
  • Empty nesters
  • Grief & loss
  • Men's health/issues
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Parenting
  • Self-esteem
  • Stress management

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Alcohol use
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Drug/substance use
  • Empty nesters
  • Gambling
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Parenting
  • Pornography/sexual behaviors
  • Premarital counseling
  • Religion & spirituality
  • Self-esteem
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Stress management
  • Video game/internet

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Education

  • Reformed Theological Seminary

FAQs

Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Bill Cruz. You can also call 813-565-3322 to have someone assist you.

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See what our patients are saying about William Cruz

Detailed biography information is provided on the website about each counselor which helped me choose someone who shares my Christian worldview and will address my concerns biblically. Setting up the initial appointment was easy but we had a technical issue which would not allow me to join the Zoom meeting the first time.
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Jeromy W.

Jeromy W.

Dec 14, 2025
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Had a great experience with my LifeStance clinician in MA, and needed to continue work here in FL. My research led me to Bill Cruz; turns out we had much in common and we both agreed to work together. Only third visit, but each time I leave with a new perspective and something significant to think over.
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Ken M.

Ken M.

Jan 12, 2026
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Lifestance health is absolutely essential for my mental health and wellbeing. Without my Dr. and my new Therapist. I would be in a much,much darker place mentally. I’m forever grateful to Lifestance Health and the care and support that I receive from The team that has my back. Thank You!!!!
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Brian The Bear K.

Brian The Bear K.

Mar 01, 2026
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My appoint with Mr. Cruz was the perfect fit for my medical needs! He was wonderful to talk to and disconnect with my mental turmoil and questions about my problems with insomnia and other neurological problems! I made the perfect choice with Mr. Cruz no doubt!!! He's a real PRO!!!
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MariaCaridad B.

MariaCaridad B.

Mar 30, 2026
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Applied to the wrong type of healthcare professional at first, Mr. Cruz was VERY polite and helpful to lead me in the right direction. If I ever had to replace my therapist I would DEFINITELY consider 'Bill' Cruz.
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Todd S (.

Todd S (.

Feb 16, 2023
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Es mi primera vez con el Dr. CRUZ y estoy completamente satisfecha con mi primer dia! Me da confianza y nos habla como si ya nos conociera. Gracias a Dios que lo encontré cuando mas lo necesitabamos
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Doreen G.

Doreen G.

Mar 04, 2024
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