Tanya Montanez-Cruz, Ph.D.


Clinical Staff

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Education: B.S. in Social Sciences, Concentration in Psychology- Metropolitan University (UMET); M.S. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology- Carlos Albizu University

Internship: Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center

Licensure Status/Certification: Licensed Clinical Psychologist in FL and Puerto Rico

Professional Interests: Traumatology and complex trauma. Sexuality, spirituality/religion, phases of life, learned hopelessness, functional depression, diversity/multicultural issues, assertiveness & boundaries, serious psychopathology

Area of Center Coordination and Involvement: Team Lead- CAPS CARES Professional Development and Engagement; Trauma Informed Care Team member; groups– Relationships & Building Social Confidence

Theoretical Orientation: Evidence based therapies with integrative approach

Fun Fact: Former flight attendant, former mime/actor, and avid gardener

Bilingual: English/Spanish

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