Dr. Ma’at E. Lewis is a licensed counseling psychologist and an Associate Professor of Counseling. at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, NY. She is a former director of the Counseling Services Center at John Jay College. Dr. Lewis received a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and a Masters in Psychology: Organizational from Columbia University.   Dr. Lewis is Board Certified in African-Centered/Black Psychology, Certified in Transpersonal Breathwork and Psychotherapy and a certified Kemetic Yoga practitioner.  Dr. Lewis has a broad interest in spirituality and mental health. Her past work is in the area of addressing religious and spiritual issues in counseling and coping with the psychological impact of racism-related stress. As a psychologist she also provides consultation and training to law enforcement agencies in crisis intervention and diversity issues.