Lauren Z. Thomas, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Thomas is a licensed clinical psychologist/neuropsychologist.
She specializes in the assessment and treatment of individuals with neurological
and other health-related concerns. Dr. Thomas has extensive experience in
conducting neuropsychological evaluations in adults with brain injury and other
nervous system conditions such as stroke, dementia, epilepsy, and multiple
sclerosis. She also has experience in the assessment of children with ADHD,
learning difficulties, developmental delay, and social/emotional concerns. Dr.
Thomas enjoys providing individual and family psychotherapy. She specializes in
helping people with cognitive and physical disabilities, chronic illness,
stress, and adjustment concerns with features of depression and anxiety. She has
a special interest in treating caregivers and providing medical family therapy.
Dr. Thomas believes firmly in the importance in treating both the mind and the
body whether it is in the context of recovering from a serious illness or in our
everyday health habits.

Along with focused training in neuropsychology, Dr. Thomas has a
broad range of clinical and research experience. She has worked with children,
adolescents, adults, and elderly patients with a wide variety of cultural
backgrounds and presenting concerns. Her training has been conducted primarily
in the dynamic Washington, DC metropolitan area. Assessment and therapeutic
interventions have taken place the following settings: private practice,
outpatient neuropsychology clinics, school systems, forensic settings, medical
centers, and psychiatric hospitals. Dr. Thomas’ approach to her practice
reflects that of her training: integrative intervention that is tailored to meet
each person’s unique needs. Her research interests include treatment and
assessment of self-awareness following traumatic brain injury, test development,
and improving interventions for individuals with chronic illness and their
families.


Feel free to send an e-mail to Dr. Thomas at drlaurenthomas@gmail.com