Our Services
How I can help
Care for the whole child, and the
whole family
Dr. Snyder is first and foremost a licensed clinical psychologist. She supports the emotional life of young
people and, because learning and wellbeing are deeply connected, their educational growth as well.
Psychological Care
Child Therapy
Children often express emotional struggles through behavior rather than words. Therapy helps children develop healthy emotional awareness, coping skills, confidence, and stronger relationships at home and at school.
Adolescent Therapy
The teenage years bring rapid emotional, social, and developmental changes. Therapy provides adolescents with a supportive space to navigate anxiety, depression, identity, peer relationships, academic stress, and increasing independence.
Family Therapy
Children thrive when the family system grows alongside them. Family therapy focuses on improving communication, strengthening relationships, navigating conflict, and creating healthier patterns that support every member of the family.
Group Therapy
Groups forming for parents, neurodivergent adolescents, and adolescents who struggle with academics.
NEW GROUPS FORMING, SUBSCRIBE TO HEAR WHEN
Educational Services
Advanced Educational Therapy
Far more than tutoring. Educational therapy addresses how a young person learns, not just what they need to memorize. Using a relational approach, I help students build the underlying skills, confidence and strategies that make learning work for them, from 3rd grade all the way through college.
3RD GRADE THROUGH COLLEGE
Executive Functioning Support
For many years, I have helped children, teens and families strengthen executive functioning: planning, organizing, prioritizing, focus, follow-through, and managing time and tasks. These are the skills students most need to succeed, and they can be taught and practiced.
A A KEY AREA OF SPECIALTY
Twice-Exceptional (2E) & Learning Differences
"Twice exceptional," or "2E," means a child is gifted but also has a learning difference such as dyslexia, ADHD, or a non-verbal learning disability (NVLD). These students can be remarkably strong in some areas and need extra support in others, because they learn differently. I provide specialized support for the many presentations of 2E and gifted learners.
GIFTED & TWICE-EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS
Specialized Standardized Test Prep
Admission into colleges and universities continues to become more competitive, placing profound pressure on today's students and their families. I have significant experience guiding students through the emotional upheaval of the process, including test anxiety, and I offer test preparation tailored for students receiving accommodations.
ISEE · SAT · ACT · SUBJECT TESTS
Putting the "I" Back Into the IEP
I collaborate with educators, administrators and families to develop holistic, relationship-based learning plans that truly prioritize the student. The goal is always to keep the individual young person at the center of their own education.
COLLABORATION WITH SCHOOLS & FAMILIES
The heart of my work
"In times of change, learners inherit the earth, while
the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to
deal with a world that no longer exists."
Eric Hoffer
What families say
Trusted by parents and students alike"
"Leslie was a super star in every aspect: she gave us practical tools to work with our son at home and also served as a productive and collaborative advisor in our communication with the school. We are incredibly grateful for her expertise, compassion, and commitment to our family. We cannot thank her enough!"
Parent, parenting work
"I worked with Dr. Snyder for seven or eight years, and that experience truly changed the course of my life. I had always struggled with ADHD, reading, and studying. Through our one-on-one sessions, I developed strong time management, writing, and study skills that I continue to rely on today. More importantly, I gained a sense of self confidence that I don't think I would have achieved without her support."
University student, long-term client
"Dr. Snyder has been working with all three of our twice exceptional children for five and a half years. All three are unique individuals with their own strengths and stretches. Dr. Snyder has unearthed their capabilities and has taught invaluable strategies to help them succeed in school and life. She also has an infectious laugh!"
Parent of three 2E children
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