Claudia Anagurthi, PhD, LP, C-DBT, ADHD-CCSP

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Claudia Anagurthi, Ph.D.

Provider Specialty

Neurology

  • Internship: CAPS/Gateway Detroit East
  • Residency: Michigan Neurology Associates/Michigan Pain Specialists
  • Primary Practice Name: Children's Hospital of MI
  • Primary Practice City: Detroit
  • Primary Practice State: MI
  • Primary Practice Zip Code: 48201
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  • About the Provider:

    Dr. Claudia Anagurthi is a Pediatric Clinical Psychologist at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan, University Pediatricians, specializing in comprehensive developmental and neuropsychological assessment of children with a broad range of neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions. She evaluates patients with epilepsy, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, autism spectrum disorder, and other developmental and behavioral concerns, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams across neurology, psychiatry, and related specialties. Dr. Anagurthi has extensive expertise in cognitive, behavioral, and functional assessments, utilizing a wide array of standardized neuropsychological instruments to inform diagnosis and individualized care planning. She is actively engaged in clinical research, including participation in a nationwide multicenter study led by Boston Children’s Hospital, and has contributed to research on adolescent development and neurocognitive outcomes. Her clinical background is complemented by specialized training in ADHD care, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), autism diagnostics (ADOS-2, ADI-R), and trauma-informed therapies, allowing her to provide integrated, patient-centered care for children and families.

Selected Publications

  • [1] Anagurthi C. Learning Differences and Neurocognitive Challenges in NF1. NF-1 Conference, Henry Ford Hospital / Children’s Tumor Foundation, April 2026.
  • [2] Somers CL, Anagurthi C. Parents’ attitudes about adolescents’ premarital sexual activity: The role of inter-parent consistency/inconsistency in adolescents’ outcomes. Health Education Journal. 2014.
  • [3] Somers CL, Tolia SY, Anagurthi C. Parent-adolescent relationships and adolescent sexual behavior: Patterns by adolescent gender. International Journal of Business and Social Science. 2012;3(7):66–76.
  • [4] Anagurthi C, Cahill AW, Somers CL. Individual and family correlates of adolescents’ sexual behavior: Multiethnic findings. Michigan Journal of Counseling Research, Theory & Practice. 2011;38(2):4–16.
  • [5] Tobey J, Hillman SB, Anagurthi C, Somers CL. Demographic differences in adolescents’ sexual behaviors, sexual attitudes, parent communication about sex, and school sex education. Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality. 2011.

Curriculum Vitae