Psychological Services in Arlington VA
for Children, Adolescents, and Adults
“We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.”- Brene Brown
PSYCHOLOGIST, DR. ALEX SNEAD
As we navigate through the ups and downs of life, the baggage of negative experiences gets heavier. When not adequately addressed, these accumulated emotions can lead to a wide range of psychological and behavioral problems, making it hard to go through your everyday routines.Through various psychological services, I, help children, teenagers, and adults overcome the obstacles they face and empower them to lead healthier lives. I, promise you a safe, confidential, supportive, and empathetic environment where you can share your battles without guilt or fear of judgment and find long-term solutions to address them.
My Approach
I, work collaboratively with each client to help them identify and reach their goals by using effective strategies rooted in evidence-based research and treatment. As a psychologist in Arlington, VA, I understand that there's no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. Each individual is unique, deserving of a tailored approach that aligns with their specific needs and personality. Together, we'll explore who you are, your reasons for seeking therapy, and the goals you hope to achieve at Arlington Psychological Services.
I've found that clients often seek therapy for a variety of reasons, not limited to a single issue. By delving into aspects such as family dynamics, relationships, work or school environments, and past experiences, we gain a comprehensive understanding of your situation. Through a systemic approach, we can navigate the healing journey towards realizing your fullest potential. Our psychological services is designed to address these diverse needs comprehensively. We are focused on delivering the best outcomes for each client.
I'm here to listen and collaborate with you on addressing the challenges you're facing. Together, we'll develop a personalized approach aimed at helping you reach your desired goals, utilizing the best of Arlington psychological services. My commitment is to provide best psychological services in Arlington, VA, to support you in achieving your fullest potential. By choosing Snead Psychological services & Dr. Alex Snead, you are taking a crucial step towards a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Problems Treated
frequently asked questions
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This time is for you to be able to discuss what you are seeking therapy for and for us to ask each other questions to determine if it feels like a good fit for moving forward. I understand that therapy out of pocket is a financial commitment and I want to insure before you begin to invest in this process that you feel confident that I understand what you are looking for and that based off my expertise and experience will be a good fit for you to reach your goals.
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Yes, I offer teletherapy in Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland. I also offer teletherapy in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Washington, Wyoming.
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Before your first session I send you paperwork to fill out that asks you more questions about your needs and outlines practice policies of mine. In the first session I go over those practice polices and see if you have any questions. After that, we dive into information gathering where I will ask you detailed questions about your life, history, important people in your life, what your needs for therapy are and how what’s brining you in is impacting your daily life. All these questions are pertinent to help me get to know you better, your support system, and what is impacting you daily to best be able to support you moving forward.
When working with children and adolescents I operate the same and use this first session to gather as much information as I can. I also like to focus on what the teen likes to do for fun and what’s important to them to begin to build good rapport with them for moving forward. -
Because each person has different issues and goals for therapy, it will be different depending on the individual. I tailor my therapeutic approach to your specific needs.
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As much as I would love to be able to say that therapy only takes a designated number of sessions that just wouldn’t be true. Every person and what they are wanting to work on in therapy is different/unique. Due to that, the amount of time it takes to move through therapy is different and that time varies from person to person based off of each unique situation and how much effort each person puts into the therapy process.