The RĀZ Minds Difference

“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood." - Marie Curie

About Us

Dr. Reena Zachariah (Formerly Dr. Reena Thomas) MD, FAPA, DFAACAP has an approach unlike any other. After 10 years working in a hospital setting, she was underwhelmed with the lack of depth that patients were getting in their care. 5-minute meetings, 8 month wait times, etc.


That’s why Dr. Reena Zachariah MD, FAPA, DFAACAP built RĀZ Minds (pronounced “Raise minds”).

 
RĀZ Minds is comprehensive care for you or your child/adolescent – not the insurance company. Dr. Reena Zachariah MD, FAPA, DFAACAP is her practice. There are no receptionists, no middlemen or other complications. When you receive care at RĀZ Minds, you are taken care of to the highest degree.

 
Whether that’s help getting prescriptions, communicating with other providers or even crisis intervention, Dr. Reena Thomas MD, FAPA, DFAACAP is someone you are able to count on.

Credentials

  • Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, General Adult Psychiatry (2013)

    Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatric and Neurology, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2014)

  • Affiliate Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience University of South Florida College of Medicine (2/2020-6/2023)

    Instructor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Part-time Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1/2021-6/2023)

  • Residency in Psychiatry at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (7/1/2009-6/30/2012)

    Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (7/1/2012-6/30/2014)

  • American Psychiatric Association

    American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

  • Psychiatrist, Fairmount Behavioral Health Crisis Center Philadelphia, PA (1/2014-5/2014)

    Psychiatrist, Roseland Psychotherapy Associations Roseland, NJ (2/2015-12/2015)

    Psychiatrist, Children’s Specialized Hospital Mountainside, NJ (8/2014-7/2018)

    Psychiatrist, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital St. Petersburg, FL (9/2018-6/2023)

    Psychiatrist and founder of RAZ Minds PLLC Tampa, FL (6/2023-current)

  • Anunobi E, Detweiler MB, Sethi R, Thomas R, Lutgens B, Detweiler JG. Retrospective Comparison of Advance Medical Directive Inquiry and Documentation for Internal Medicine and Surgery versus Psychiatry In-Patients. Journal of Aging and Social Policy. 2015;27:156-172.

    Thomas R., Hernandez MJ, & Thomas R Psychosis After Infection With SARS CoV-2 in an Adolescent: A Case Report. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 2022: 61(7), 844–847.

    Thomas R, Sellers A, Fierstein JL, Cavitt M, Alvaro J, Goldenberg N. Suicide, Stimulants and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: A Retrospective Chart Review. J Child Adolescent Psychopharmacol. 2024 Mar: 34(2): 89-94.

  • Employee of the Quarter in Press Ganey Survey Childrens Specialized Hospital, New Jersey (2017)

    Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (2017)

    New Jersey’s Favorite Kids’ Doc chosen by NJ family (6/2018)

    Tampa Style Magazine Doctor of the Year 2020

    Tampa Style Magazine Doctor of the Year 2021

    2021 Magazine Top Doctors

    Best Abstract Clinical/Translational Research 10th Annual Research Symposium (10/2021)

    Tampa Style Magazine Doctor of the Year 2022

    Tampa Style Magazine Doctor of the Year 2023

    Best in Florida Magazine Featured doctor in Tampa, FL Year 2023

    Tampa Magazine Top Doctors List 2023

    Distinguished Fellow of American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (10/2023)

  • Certified in Family Therapy, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (2012-2014)

    Leadership in action, John’s Hopkins Carey Business School (2020)

  • “Challenging cases: Implications of Borderline Personality Disorder”, presented to University of South Florida child and adolescent fellows, Florida (2019)

    “Autism Spectrum Disorders”, University of South Florida, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences Child Psychiatry Didactic Series, Florida (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)

    “Mental Status Exam in pediatric population”, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Psychology Intern Lecture, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, Florida (2019)

    “Professionalism”, Pediatric residents, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, Florida (2021, 2022)

    “Bullying Prevention and Intervention”, presented at Children’s Specialized Hospital Clinical Grand Rounds, New Jersey (2015)

    “Suicide and Sleep: Is there a link?” presented virtually at the 21st Annual Current Concepts in Sleep Conference Florida (2021)

    “Anxiety and Panic Disorders: Diagnosis and Management” presented at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Grand Rounds, FL (2022)

    “Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Anxiety” presented at Brain Health Awareness Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, FL (2022)

    “Anxiety and Panic Attacks: Diagnosis and Management in Pediatrics” presented at the 45th Annual Florida Suncoast Pediatric Conference, Florida (2022)

    “Panic and Anxiety Disorders: Diagnosis and Management” present virtually at the Pediatric Grand Rounds at Wellspan Health York, Pennsylvania (2023)

  • Psychiatry Resident representative, Housestaff Association Virginia Tech Carilion Clinic School of Medicine (2009)

    Resident representative, Selection Committee Virginia Tech Carilion Clinic School of Medicine (2010)

    Resident representative, Psychiatric Resident Education Preparation Committee (PREP) Virginia Tech Carilion Clinic School of Medicine (2010)

    Vice-President, House staff Association Virginia Tech Carilion Clinic School of Medicine (2010)

    Resident, representative, Care Integration Committee Virginia Tech Carilion Clinic School of Medicine (2010)

    Resident representative, Resident/Fellow Section of Medical society of Virginia (2011)

    Resident representative, Medical Society of Virginia Political Action Committee (2011)

    Resident representative, Curriculum Committee Virginia Tech Carilion Clinic School of Medicine (2011)

    Chief of Inpatient and Chief of Consult/Liaison Services, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (2013)

    Early Career Psychiatry Representative, American Psychiatric Association assembly (2015)

    Member of the Telepsychiatry Initiative, Children’s Specialized Hospital in New Jersey (2016)

    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship Program Evaluation Committee, University of South Florida (2019- 2023)

    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship Recruitment Committee, University of South Florida (2019-2023)

    Quality and Safety committee, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital (2019- 2023)

    Vice President of Tampa Bay Council, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2021- current)

My Values

In my practice as a child psychiatrist, honesty is paramount; I believe that open and truthful communication forms the foundation for trust and effective treatment.

Honesty

I uphold the highest ethical standards in my work, ensuring that my patients and their families receive care that is guided by unwavering integrity and moral principles.

Integrity

As a child psychiatrist, I am driven by a results-oriented approach, focused on developing and implementing effective strategies that lead to tangible and meaningful improvements in my young patients' mental health.

Results-Oriented

Compassion

Compassion is central to my practice, and I strive to provide children and their families with empathetic and understanding care, recognizing that kindness and support are essential in their journey towards emotional and psychological well-being.