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.
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Quick Facts

  • 3.5
  • 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 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Male

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Black Mountain , NCDURHAM , NCAtlanta , GARaleigh , NC
Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine Med School: Medical University of South Carolina Med School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Leonard Lee Cruz

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Leonard Lee Cruz has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Leonard Lee Cruz has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorder
  • Insomnia
  • Mental Illness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sleep Disorders

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, North Carolina, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of MedicineGraduated in 1981

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