Position Title
Community Counselor
- Counseling Services
Partner Units
Native American Student Success Center (NASSC)
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
Location(s)
Contact Information
These communication methods are intended for staff, faculty, students, and community communications. To make an initial appointment, please send an email to Cresencia at crvcruz@ucdavis.edu. Students who have already established care with Cresencia are advised to use Health-e-Messaging for all communications.
About Me
Education
M.S. in Counseling: Marriage and Family Therapy, San Diego State University
B.S. in Psychology and Chicano Studies, California States University Fresno
About Cresencia
I joined UC Davis after years of providing culturally and linguistically (English & Spanish) competent therapy services to underrepresented and underserved communities in San Diego and Fresno County. For the last 4 years, I’ve primarily worked with the indigenous population in Fresno County by either providing individual therapy services or support during Gathering of Native American (GONA) youth camps.
How I work with Students:
I come from a holistic and trauma-informed approach with an emphasis on compassion. It is my goal to create a safe environment in which each student feels welcomed, understood and accepted as their true self. This will allow me to help tailor your sessions to meet your specific needs.
I provide support with managing symptoms of trauma, anxiety and depression by teaching coping skills such as: butterfly hug (EMDR based), guided meditation, container exercise, body scans, progressive muscle relaxation and breathing exercises.
Professional Interests
Trauma, Work-Trauma, Inter-generational trauma, Historical trauma, Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family System, Social Justice, Impact of language, Somatic therapy, Identity, LGBTQIA+
Identities that Represent Me
- Former First Generation Student
- Ñuu Savi/Mixteca, Oaxaqueña, Indigenous