Kruper, Abbey R., PsyD, ABPP
Associate Professor
Dr. Abbey Kruper joined the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2013. She completed her undergraduate degree at Marquette University and received her Doctorate of Psychology with a specialization in Health Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Kruper went on to complete her Internship at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center and her Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Behavioral Medicine at Loyola University Medical Center where she remained on faculty prior to joining MCW as Director of Transplant Mental Health Services. Dr. Kruper joined the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology in 2016.
Dr. Kruper’s clinical interests include assessment and psychotherapy with specialization in adjustment to health status and treating co-existing psychological disorders. She works with patients to promote well-being through health behavior change and more adaptive coping. In the department of OB/GYN, Dr. Kruper focuses specifically on perinatal mental health and psychological aspects of infertility.
Dr. Kruper is an active member of the Society of Behavioral Medicine as well as adjunct instructor at Marquette University. She sees patients in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology clinic at Froedtert Hospital, located in the Specialty Clinics Building.
Areas of Expertise
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Coping with Chronic Illness
- Health Psychology
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Psychological Assessment
- Adjustment Disorder
- Depression and Anxiety Disorders
- Infertility and Perinatal Mental Health
- Reproductive Mental Health
Board Certification(s)
- Clinical Health Psychology
Patient Ages Seen
- Adolescent (13-18 yrs)
- Adult (18 + )
- Senior (60 +)
Languages Spoken
- English
Education / Training
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Marquette University (2005)
- Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology – Illinois School of Professional Psychology (2007)
- Doctor of Psychology – Illinois School of Professional Psychology (2010)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Health Psychology – Loyola University Medical Center (2010-2011)
MCW Start Date
- 07/01/2016
Clinical Specialties
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Locations
- Obstetrics & Gynecology – Froedtert Specialty Clinics
Appointments
To schedule an appointment or to obtain more information, please call us.