Dr. Mekha Thomas is a psychologist experienced in providing evidenced-based treatment to adolescents, young adults and adults struggling with mood, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and adjustment disorders as well as relational stressors.
Prior to joining CBA, Dr. Thomas collaborated with a multidisciplinary school-based mental health team at Montefiore Medical Center. She also worked at Pace University and SUNY Purchase college counseling centers. She is passionate about working with individuals suffering from trauma and has received specialized training in Trauma-Focused CBT. Dr. Thomas has also received specialized training in Teen Intervene, a substance-abuse treatment model targeting adolescents and young adults with mild to moderate substance use problems.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Thomas serves as an adjunct faculty member at Iona College. Dr. Thomas graduated Summa Cum Laude from Hofstra University and received her Psy.D. from the Graduate Institute of Professional Psychology at the University of Hartford, CT.