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PA Psychologist PS019164

Dr. Anna Cruz, PA Psychologist PS019164

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Anna

Dr. Anna Cruz brings an evidence-informed approach to therapy, emphasizing practical strategies that help clients manage attention, mood, and relationships.

Background and approach

As a licensed psychologist (PA Psychologist PS019164) with seven years of clinical experience, she combines a focus on concentration and focus concerns such as ADHD with care for stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges related to family dynamics and parenting.

Her practice also addresses trauma, grief, anger, and self-esteem struggles, along with supports for autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, and women's issues. She aims to create a collaborative space where clients’ experiences guide treatment choices.

Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all plan, she works with each person to tailor conversations and interventions to current needs and personal goals. Dr.

Cruz frames therapy as a process of learning skills, exploring patterns, and building practical tools to cope with life changes and improve daily functioning. Her style emphasizes empowerment and steady progress toward a more manageable and satisfying life.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care



Dr. Cruz uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skill building and symptom management. One common approach emphasizes behavioral strategies and structured techniques to improve attention, organization, and daily routines; this can help people who struggle with concentration and focus. Another approach centers on coping skills for mood and anxiety regulation, teaching practical methods to reduce stress, manage anxious thoughts, and improve emotion regulation in everyday situations.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailor interventions accordingly. This means methods may be combined or adapted over time as progress and priorities become clearer, with ongoing discussion about what is most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, provide different ways to communicate based on comfort and access, and support continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver the same evidence-informed techniques and practical skills work as in traditional settings.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
Dr. Cruz works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and attention or focus challenges often described as ADHD.
What is the general therapeutic style used in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and tailors dialog and treatment plans to each person's needs, emphasizing practical strategies and collaborative planning.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The psychologist has seven years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and presenting problems.
What credentials and location are associated with this provider?
She is licensed as PA Psychologist PS019164 and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are available for therapy sessions?
Therapy is offered in English; international clients are not currently accepted.
In what session formats can clients engage with this therapist?
Clients may connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and scheduling.
How are costs and scheduling handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressWomen's issues

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English