Business Details
Your Trusted Counseling Partner in Columbus
We are a dedicated counseling practice offering comprehensive psychological services to adults in Columbus, Ohio and beyond. Our team of licensed professionals brings extensive experience in addressing mental health challenges, life transitions, and personal growth through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Specializing in individual and couples therapy, we provide both in-person and telehealth sessions to accommodate diverse client needs. Our commitment to cultural competence is reflected in bilingual services and tailored support for issues like acculturation stress, LGBTQ+ concerns, and ethnic identity development.Affiliated with major healthcare networks, we ensure accessible care through flexible scheduling and insurance partnerships. With a focus on confidentiality and client-centered care, we empower individuals to achieve meaningful change and improved well-being through structured therapeutic processes.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
Telehealth Services
Life Coaching
Career Development
Stress Management
Grief Counseling
Cultural Psychology
Trauma Therapy
Psychological Assessments
Highlights and features
- We offer bilingual counseling in English and Spanish for diverse client needs
- Our team provides telehealth services across multiple states via secure platforms
- Specialized expertise in cultural psychology and human diversity issues
- Affiliated with OhioHealth Clinically Integrated Network for coordinated care
- Flexible scheduling with evening and weekend appointment options available
What people say
Bilingual support
Flexible scheduling
Culturally competent
Effective therapy
Secure telehealth
Services
Individual Counseling
Tailored one-on-one therapy sessions address depression, anxiety, life transitions, and personal growth. Our licensed professionals use evidence-based approaches to help clients develop coping strategies and achieve mental wellness through weekly or bi-weekly appointments.
Couples Therapy
Specialized therapy for relationship challenges focuses on communication improvement and conflict resolution. Sessions help couples navigate life transitions, cultural differences, and emotional intimacy issues through structured therapeutic frameworks.
Telehealth Services
Secure video sessions provide accessible mental health support across multiple states. This service accommodates busy schedules while maintaining therapeutic continuity for residents in Ohio, Florida, and PSYPACT participating jurisdictions.
Cultural Psychology
Specialized support addresses acculturation stress, racial identity development, and LGBTQ+ specific challenges. Therapists integrate cultural competence into treatment plans for clients navigating multicultural experiences and systemic stressors.
Career Development
Guidance for career transitions combines psychological assessment with practical strategies. Services include job search support, workplace stress management, and life planning to help clients achieve professional fulfillment aligned with personal values.
People
Luis G. Cruz-Ortega
Counseling Psychologist
Licensed bilingual psychologist specializing in personal growth, cultural psychology, and health-related issues. Provides telehealth services across multiple states with 15+ years of clinical experience in evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Vanessa Vargas
Professional Clinical Counselor
Bilingual LPCC offering couples therapy and individual counseling with expertise in anxiety disorders and life transitions. Specializes in cultural competence and women's mental health issues through both in-person and telehealth sessions.
Questions
How do I request an appointment?
Complete our online form for a free 15-minute introductory meeting to discuss your needs and schedule your first session.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Medical Mutual of Ohio, OhioHealthy, OSU Health Plans, and Lyra Health among others.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Yes, secure video sessions are available for Ohio residents and clients in Florida and PSYPACT participating states.
What are your cancellation policies?
48-hour notice required for cancellations; late cancellations incur a $150 fee to maintain appointment availability for others.
Do you offer couples counseling?
Yes, Vanessa Vargas provides couples therapy addressing relationship conflicts and communication improvement through structured sessions.
What specialties do your providers have?
Our team specializes in anxiety, depression, life transitions, cultural psychology, career development, and trauma-informed care approaches.
