Rosa L. Thomas, PhD

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Meet Dr. Rosa

I had a lot of living to do before training as a psychologist. I’ve worked for the government, consulting firms, tech companies, and law firms. I’ve performed as a singer and actress, lived abroad, and advocated for survivors when they needed it most.

Growing up in a world that didn’t make sense—apartheid America—drew me to psychology to understand people and the choices we make. But I’m not your typical therapist.

I respect scientific methods, evidence, and precise problem definition for meaningful problem resolution. My approach is for people who want to understand the why behind healing, not just feel better temporarily.

When clients show up declaring a problem, they really want to know: “Can you see through me?” The work means making it safe to touch on what’s true as the next step into growth. When goals are clear, it’s about making it safe to become you—only better: transformed, grounded, and accepted.

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PhD from University of Michigan
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Graduate studies at Tufts University

When I’m not ‘nerding out’ over psychological research, I enjoy my son and his family (including a grand cat), wogging, hiking, biking, French TV and movies, and jazz.

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Questions? Connect with me on LinkedIn: Dr. Rosa Thomas