Episode 14 / "B" Behavioral Health

In this episode, Staci and MCG Senior Consultant, Kate Homan, MS, interview Dr. Sarah Thomas, PsyD, HSPP about her experience as a clinical psychologist working in the fields of behavioral and mental health.Dr. Thomas graduated from Indiana State University and Louisiana State University Medical School. Dr. Thomas currently directs a team of mental health professionals in a pediatric behavioral health agency in Indiana that largely serves neurodivergent youth. She holds specialty training in early childhood and trauma-focused assessment and treatment. Dr. Thomas held a past role as the mental health representative on a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and psychologist at Child Advocacy Center that served the Gulf Coast area. Dr. Thomas regularly consults with child protection, law enforcement, medical, and legal representatives for the benefit of children's voices. She enjoys working within a team of other professionals (behavior analysts, speech language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists) to enhance the skills and relationships of children within the neurodiversity spectrum. Dr. Thomas finds purpose in enhancing the safety and meaningful connections within her communities.