3.5
11 Ratings with 5 written Reviews
Summary
After serving as Chief Resident at the Maine Medical Center, he began his career teaching at Michigan State University. He has a long-standing interest in integrating faith, spirituality, and psychotherapy. He has expertise in treating depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, alcoholism/substance abuse, and various other disorders. In 2008, he co-founded the Asheville Jung Center ( www.ashevillejungcenter.org ), bringing internationally known Jungian speakers to a world wide audience via internet technology. He enjoys writing and is a frequent contributor to the Asheville Jung Center's blogs, book reviews.
In 2012, he and Dr. Buser established innerQuest Psychiatry and Counseling a group that quickly grew to five members.
Dr. Cruz serves as the Chairman of Institutional Review Board at Mission Hospitals. This committee overseas all non-cancer related research conducted at the Mission system. It is charged with protecting the rights of human subjects participating in …investigational studies.
He is also involved in the publishing industry and is the CEO & Editor-in-Chief of Chiron Publications www.chironpublications.com. Chiron Publications is a moderate sized press with over 140 titles specializing in subjects of Jungian Psychology, Depth Psychology, Mythology, and Spirituality. In 2013, Chiron released "HAUNTINGS: Dispelling the Ghosts who Run Our Lives" by bestselling author, Dr. James Hollis. Dr. Cruz and Dr. Buser plan to extend Chiron Publications to include other nonfiction and fiction books.
Read More Read less In 2012, he and Dr. Buser established innerQuest Psychiatry and Counseling a group that quickly grew to five members.
Dr. Cruz serves as the Chairman of Institutional Review Board at Mission Hospitals. This committee overseas all non-cancer related research conducted at the Mission system. It is charged with protecting the rights of human subjects participating in …investigational studies.
He is also involved in the publishing industry and is the CEO & Editor-in-Chief of Chiron Publications www.chironpublications.com. Chiron Publications is a moderate sized press with over 140 titles specializing in subjects of Jungian Psychology, Depth Psychology, Mythology, and Spirituality. In 2013, Chiron released "HAUNTINGS: Dispelling the Ghosts who Run Our Lives" by bestselling author, Dr. James Hollis. Dr. Cruz and Dr. Buser plan to extend Chiron Publications to include other nonfiction and fiction books.
Quick Facts
- 45 years of experience
- 10 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine
- 5 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 12 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
Julian F Keith Alcohol And Drug Abuse Treatment Center
201 Tabernacle RdBlack Mountain, NC 28711 Tel: (828) 257-6200
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Dr. Leonard Lee Cruz has the following 12 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
45 Years Experience
Dr. Leonard Lee Cruz holds an active medical license in the state of North Carolina.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine in 1981.
NPI Number
Dr. Cruz's NPI number is 1831107689.
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