Anna M. Cruz

Anna M. Cruz, PsyD, BCB, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Drexel University College of Medicine. She holds dual licensure as a Clinical Psychologist and School Psychologist, with board certification in Biofeedback. She is affiliated with St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, where she integrates behavioral health into primary care and leads clinical initiatives for neurodevelopmental assessments and developmental evaluations. Fluent in English and Spanish, her work emphasizes culturally responsive care for the Latinx community.

Education: PsyD from Widener University, MA (Widener), BS (Lehigh University). Postgraduate training includes a Pediatric Psychology Fellowship at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital and doctoral internship rotations at Child Guidance Resource Center.

Research focuses on treatment adherence, neurodevelopmental disorder screening, biofeedback applications, and integrated care models. She supervises psychology residents and precepts medical trainees in the St. Christopher’s Hospital Psychology Internship Program. Her clinical expertise spans pediatric behavioral disorders, trauma, and chronic illness support in both outpatient and hospital settings.

Presentations include national and international talks on integrated care models, biofeedback interventions, and NICU follow-up programs. Her work bridges academic research with clinical practice in urban healthcare systems.