Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- ADHD
How Anna works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- PA Psychologist
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Anna
Dr. Anna Cruz is a Pennsylvania psychologist with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with life changes.
Dr. Cruz also supports people dealing with ADHD, grief, relationship strain, and self-esteem concerns. Her approach is direct and conversational.
She creates space for people to talk through what's worrying them and then builds a plan that fits their situation. Sessions emphasize clear goals, step-by-step strategies, and realistic skills to use between meetings.
Background and approach
Dr. Cruz pays attention to everyday problems like parenting strain, caregiver stress, and women's health concerns. She uses methods that target concentration, memory, and focus when ADHD symptoms are present.
She also offers support for people affected by trauma and abuse, helping them manage intense emotions and reactions. People working with her can expect collaborative goal-setting. The therapist adapts pacing and techniques to what each person needs in the moment.
Progress is tracked in simple, measurable ways so people can see what is changing. Sessions are offered in English from Pennsylvania. Dr.
Cruz emphasizes practical coping tools and clear communication so people leave with steps they can try right away. Her style is supportive, straightforward, and focused on making everyday life more manageable.
What Anna works with
Everything Anna lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Anna's practice.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Dr. Cruz uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and behavior change. One common approach emphasizes practical skills training to manage strong emotions like anger and anxiety, teaching grounding, breathing, and step-by-step coping plans to reduce reactivity. Another approach targets attention and organization, with exercises and routines to improve concentration, memory, and daily functioning for people with ADHD.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work together with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their life, and adjust strategies based on what proves helpful. Sessions include regular check-ins so the approach can be tweaked as progress is made.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited. Live chat and texting are helpful for shorter check-ins, quick skill coaching, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These formats offer flexibility to fit appointments into work breaks, caregiving schedules, or other busy days, while keeping treatment consistent and focused on measurable progress.
Questions people ask about Anna
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, relationship strain, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, as well as ADHD and parenting or caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and goal oriented, focusing on clear steps, practical skills, and collaborative planning during sessions.
How many years has she practiced?
She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of concerns related to mood, attention, trauma, and everyday stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed as PA Psychologist PS019164 and practices from Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.