Emily Cruz, LMSW

Social Worker
Accepting New Patients
Treats Children
Virtual Visits/Telehealth
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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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Virtual Visits/Telehealth

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Phone Appointments

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Insurance Accepted

Aetna

  • Aetna Signature Administrators
  • NYP Employee Plan
  • NY Signature
  • Student Health

CHP Student Health

  • CHP-NYU

Cigna

  • POS

Emblem/HIP

  • PPO

Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield

  • EPO

Quality Health Management

  • Quality Health Management

UnitedHealthcare

  • Behavioral Health (Columbia University Employee Plan)
  • HMO

World Trade Center Health Plan

  • World Trade Center Health Plan

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Credentials & Experience

Education & Training

  • LMSW, Social Work, Columbia University School of Social Work
  • BA, Psychology, Florida International University