Dr. Ashwin Mehra received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from St. John’s University, New York and is a licensed clinical psychologist in New York State. At Reflective Psychology Associates, Dr. Mehra works with adults, children, adolescents and families using an integrated approach tailored to the individual's needs. Working from a primarily relational stance, Dr. Mehra utilizes psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems and cognitive behavioral approaches, to address both the short-term and long-term goals of clients. Eschewing a one-size-fits all approach, he works with clients in identifying and applying helpful strategies for understanding and managing their struggles.
He is also a Clinical Psychologist in the Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC) affiliated community health centers (LIFQHCs) and a Research Associate in the Department of Psychiatry at NUMC, with research interests in psychotherapy integration, integrated health care and training issues in psychology, and is a co-founder of the Research in Personality and Psychopathology across the Lifespan (RIPPLE) Lab. Dr. Mehra has published and presented papers, book chapters, posters and presentations in various peer-reviewed journals, conferences and seminars, and is actively involved in training residents and interns in the areas of psychotherapy and research. Hailing from Mumbai, India, Dr. Mehra is proficient in multiple South Asian languages including Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, along with working knowledge of Gujarati and Marathi. He has an abiding interest in cultural issues, with a focus on South Asian culture, and has presented on topics related to cultural diversity, mental health stigma and barriers to treatment for minority populations. He is also a member of the American Psychological Association, Eastern Psychological Association, New York State Psychological Association and the Queens County Psychological Association.
