Clinical Services Director, LCSW
About Itzia
Itzia Cruz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a lifelong commitment to serving marginalized communities. She has worked with a wide range of underserved populations, including children and young people involved in the Child Protective Services and foster care systems, chronically ill patients, special education students, and individuals with substance use disorders. Her expertise spans comprehensive case management, individual and group therapy, clinical supervision, and quality oversight. At Horizon Treatment Services she specializes in the treatment of individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, and she developed the internship program that builds Horizon's pipeline of future SUD counselors and clinicians.
Areas of Focus
Co-occurring disorders
Individual therapy, psychoeducational and process groups for clients navigating both substance use and mental health conditions.
Clinical supervision and training
Supervision of associate clinicians, registered and certified SUD counselors, with training in evidence-based and trauma-informed interventions.
Curriculum and workforce development
Created Narrative Therapy and Relapse Prevention curricula, and built the internship program for MSW, BASW, MFT, and PCC students.
Education & Credentials
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- EMDR Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Family Therapy and Parenting Skills Training
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Play Therapy and Art Therapy
Where Itzia Works
Project Eden Adult Outpatient
Outpatient treatment for adults across Alameda County.
Youth Outpatient program
Outpatient support for young people and their families.
Internship program
Clinical training and supervision for future counselors.
Everyone is welcome here
Horizon Treatment Services provides substance use and co-occurring mental health care across the Bay Area. Most services are no-cost or covered by Medi-Cal for those who qualify.
Recent articles by Itzia
September 4, 2025
Supporting Children Struggling with Suicidal Ideation
February 19, 2025
