Emily Cruz, LMSW
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Overview
Emily Cruz, LMSW is a licensed master social worker at the Columbia University for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CUCARD). Emily graduated with her B.A in Psychology from Florida International University. She also received her Master of Science in Social Work from the Columbia University School of Social Work, where she specialized in Advanced Clinical Practice. Prior to joining CUCARD, Emily worked in private practice working with all age populations experiencing trauma, grief and life transitions. Currently, Emily specializes in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), mindfulness and psychodynamic therapy. She has a special interest in working with children, teens, families, and young adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions.
Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated
- Anxiety
- Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT)
- Depression
- Exploratory Psychodynamic Therapy
- Grief Counseling
- Trauma
Academic Appointments
- Associate in Psychiatric Social Work (in Psychiatry) at CUMC
Gender
- Female
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Phone Appointments
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Location(s)
Insurance Accepted
Aetna
- Aetna Signature Administrators
- NYP Employee Plan
- NY Signature
- PPO
- Student Health
CHP Student Health
- CHP-NYU
Cigna
- EPO
Emblem/HIP
- POS
MVP Health Care
- HMO
Quality Health Management
- Quality Health Management
UnitedHealthcare
- Behavioral Health (Columbia University Employee Plan)
World Trade Center Health Plan
- World Trade Center Health Plan
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- LMSW, Social Work, Columbia University School of Social Work
- BA, Psychology, Florida International University