
Stella Cruz-Rodriguez, PsyD
Psychologist | Clinical
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My name is Dr. Cruz. I am a Clinical Psychologist and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I have extensive experience providing individual and group therapy only to adults (18+). I have also experience of completing Assessments for folks who are in the process of requesting the Bariatric Surgery and need support for their continuity of care and healthier lifestyle. I offer services to English and Spanish speakers. I have experience and training in multiple approaches to manage and treat negative, traumatic, stressful, and challenging experiences.
During my years of training and practice, I realized that many mental health issues are rooted in past negative or traumatic experiences. The symptoms of depression, anxiety, substance use, relationship issues, and others can be the tip of the ice-berg. This is why I decided to specialize in working with trauma, PTSD, dual diagnoses, and other related issues. By practicing an integrative approach, I mainly focus on tailoring interventions to each participant's needs.
Talking with a therapist who is also a complete stranger can be quite scary. However, giving yourself the opportunity to practice self-care can also be rewarding. I invite you to embark on this path together to start your healing process!
At the moment I only accept some insurances ONLY in the state of Georgia.
However, if you have another health insurance and you need a superbill for your health insurance company, I will be more than happy to provide one to you. A superbill is an invoice that includes the detailed services that you received from me. You can submit said invoice/superbill to your insurance company. This way they can provide a reimbursement for your claim.
I provide Teleheath services in the States of Florida and Georgia.
*** SPANISH VERSION - VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL***
Mi nombre es Dra. Cruz. Soy Psicóloga Clínica y Profesional Certificada en Trauma Clínico. Ofrezco terapia individual y grupal sólo para adultos (mayores de 18 años). Además, tengo experiencia completando evaluaciones para comenzar el proceso de cirugía bariátrica y apoyo continuo para aquellas personas que se encuentra manteniendo un estilo de vida más saludable. También ofrezco servicios a hablantes de inglés y español. Tengo experiencia y capacitación en múltiples enfoques para manejar y tratar experiencias negativas, traumáticas, estresantes y desafiantes.
Durante mis años de formación y práctica, me di cuenta de que muchos problemas de salud mental tienen sus raíces en experiencias negativas o traumáticas del pasado. Los síntomas de depresión, ansiedad, uso de sustancias, problemas de relación y otros pueden ser la punta del iceberg. Es por eso que decidí especializarme en trabajar con trauma, PTSD, diagnósticos duales y otros problemas relacionados. Al practicar un acercamiento terapeútico integrador, me enfoco principalmente en adaptar las intervenciones a las necesidades de cada participante.
Hablar con un terapeuta que también es un completo extraño puede ser bastante aterrador. Sin embargo, darse la oportunidad de practicar el cuidado personal también puede ser un proceso enriquecedor. ¡Le invito a emprender juntos este camino para comenzar el proceso de sanacion!
Por el momento, solamente acepto algunos seguros médicos en el estado de Georgia.
Sin embargo, si tiene otro seguro de salud y necesita una súper factura para su compañía de seguros de salud, estaré encantada de proporcionársela. Una superfactura es una factura que incluye los servicios detallados que recibió de mí. Puede enviar dicha factura/superfactura a su compañía de seguros. De esta manera, su compañia de seguros de salud le podria proveer un reembolso por su reclamo.
Proveo servicios en los Estados de Florida y Georiga.
Education and Training
Ponce Health Sciences PsyD 2019
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Professional Memberships
- American Psychological Association
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Get to know Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Stella Cruz, who serves patients in Atlanta, Georgia.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Cruz works within the Department of Psychiatry at Kaiser Permanente Cumberland Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente is recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. It currently serves 12.4 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. Its mission is to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of members and the communities it serves.
In 2019, Dr. Cruz graduated with her Doctor of Psychology degree from Ponce Health Sciences University in Puerto Rico. That same year, she joined Kaiser Permanente.
Remaining up to date in her field, she is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychologists in the United States.
Clinical psychology is a broad branch of psychology that focuses on diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Some of the more common disorders that might be treated include mood disorders like depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder, in addition to trauma influenced problems such as personality disorders and behavioral difficulties like eating disorders. Licensed clinical psychologists meet with patients to identify problems – emotional, mental, and behavioral – occurring within their lives. Through observation, interviews, and psychological tests, they aim to diagnose any existing disorders or difficulties for their patients.
On a more personal note, Dr. Cruz speaks both English and Spanish.
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