Elizabeth Cruz, LCSW-S, RPT, brings more than three decades of experience serving children, families, and individuals navigating complex life challenges, including housing instability, trauma, and systems involvement. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Texas State University and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Elizabeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist with extensive experience in clinical care, program leadership, and community collaboration.

Her work spans psychotherapy, crisis intervention, housing and community navigation, higher education instruction, and large scale program development. Elizabeth is deeply committed to culturally responsive, evidence based care and has a long history of supporting marginalized communities through direct service, supervision, and system level advocacy. She integrates play therapy, trauma informed approaches, and family centered care to help clients build resilience and meaningful change.