Anna M. Cruz, PsyD, BCB
Areas of expertise: Pediatric psychology, Neurodevelopmental disorders, Complex care, Chronic medical conditions, Endocrinology, Integrative care services, Trauma, Urology
Locations: Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care, Specialty Care, King of Prussia
About Anna M. Cruz, PsyD, BCB
Titles
Pediatric Psychologist
Certifications
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification (TF-CBT)
Board Certified Biofeedback Clinician
Leadership and Memberships
2021-present, Division 53 – Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
2021-present, Division 54 – Society for Pediatric Psychology; Founding Committee Member for the Critical Care Special Interest Group
2021-present, Division 58- Society for Health Psychology
2020-present, American Diabetes Association
2019-present, American Psychological Association
2019-present, Pennsylvania Psychological Association
2016-present, Association for Contextual Behavioral Science
2015-present, The Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback
2015-present, International Neurofeedback Association
Education & training
Undergraduate Degree
BS in Psychology - Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
Graduate Degree
PsyD in Clinical Psychology - Widener University, Chester, PA
Masters in Clinical Psychology - Widener University, Chester, PA
Fellowship
Pediatric Psychology Post Doctoral Fellowship - Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Publications
Publications
2022
Folasade K., Cruz, A., Turchi, R., Garvin, B., Rajendran, L., (2022) Developmental Screening and Assessment of Infants within a Primary Care Medical-Home Based NICU Follow-Up Program at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. Philadelphia, PA
2021
Scheimann, A., Kossoff E.H., Krekel, C., Barron, B., Cruz, A., Schwimmer B., Getzoff, E., Felix, G., White, J., Sears, CY., (2021). Impact of the Modified Atkins Diet Upon Behavior and Fecal Microbiome in Children with Prader-Willi Syndrome. Published Manuscript, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, Baltimore, MD
2019
Cruz, A., Masterpasqua, F., Calvert-Hirt, P., Boyer, B. (2019). Biofeedback as an Intervention to Increase Self-Regulation in School-Aged Children in an Urban Charter School. ProQuest Publishing 13896775
Abstracts (includes Posters and Scientific Presentations)
2023
Cruz, A., Garvin, B., Richter J., Jaison, K., (2023) From InCK to Implementation: Application of an Integrative Care Model in an Urban Pediatric Setting. Research Symposium on Parental Behavioral Health. Philadelphia, PA
Cruz, A., Fleischer, N., Richter, J, Cruz, I. (2023) From InCK to Implementation: Application of an Integrative Care Model in an Urban Pediatric Setting. Developing and Researching Advanced Models of Integrated Primary Care Conference. Wilmington, DE
Cruz, A., Fleischer, Kaplan, K., N., Richter, J, Jasion, K., Turchi, R., (2023) Funding an Intergenerational Model of Service Delivery in Philadelphia: Integrated Care for Kids (InCK) Model. Emerging Minds and Monash University Research Symposium on Child, Parent, and Family Mental health. Hybrid, Australia
Rajendran, L., Cruz, A., Kehinde, F., Garvin, B., Diallo, B., Mossabeb R., Turchi, R., (2023) Perinatal Characteristics and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in a Medical Home for NICU Graduates. Gravens Conference on the Environment of Care for High-Risk Newborns. PAC/LAC.
2022
Rajendran, L., Cruz, A., Kehinde, F., Garvin, B., Diallo, B., Mossabeb R., Turchi, R., (2022). Focused Assessment of Cognitive and Motor Development in Preterm Infants within a NICU Follow-Up Program. Discovery Day Research Day. Drexel University College of Medicine.
Cruz, A. (2022) Using Biofeedback Interventions to Teach Self-Regulation Skills. Presentation for psychology graduate students at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
2021
Cruz, A. (2021) Suicide, Risk Assessment, and Safety Planning. Presentation for medical residents at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
Cruz, A. (2021). Behavioral Activation and Intervention. Presentation for psychology interns and medical residents at Geisinger Health System