Dr. Kaitlin Snyder is a licensed psychologist in the state of Virginia with a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University. Dr. Snyder completed an APA accredited internship at the Northern California VA Health Care System. She further specialized in trauma psychology and women's mental health when selected for a postdoctoral fellowship position at the Hampton VA Medical Center.
Dr. Snyder has a strong training background in evidence-based assessment and treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). She is trained in gold-standard trauma treatments including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE). She is also extensively trained in evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a gold-standard treatment for generalized anxiety disorder, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Dr. Snyder has provided evidence-informed psychotherapy with many client populations, including but not limited to Veterans, college students, LGBTQIA+ community, and older adults. Dr. Snyder values walking alongside her clients as they heal from traumatic experiences, and learn new ways to manage anxiety and stress. She has additional training experience and special interests in women’s mental health, sexual assault, chronic pain, and traumatic loss.
