Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Neuropsychological Assessment
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Sport Psychology Consultation
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Educational Therapy & Executive Function Coaching
Educational Therapy & Executive Function Coaching
Educational Therapy & Executive Function Coaching
Educational Therapy & Executive Function Coaching
Consultation and Presentations
Educational Therapy & Executive Function Coaching
Consultation and Presentations
Clinical Services
Therapy Services
Individual Therapy:
A comprehensive intake will assess presenting issues, challenges, symptoms, strengths, and goals to inform a conceptualization and personalized treatment plan. Dr. Reid strives to appreciate and understand the unique qualities of his patients, including what and how they think, their experiences and reactions to them, how they feel and what may be contributing to their feelings, what they are concerned about, care about, and pay attention to, the cycles and patterns that have formed over time, the nature of their relationships, how they make sense of things, their general personality and characteristics, and so forth. He aims to do so within the context of a positive and supportive therapeutic relationship. Dr. Reid's understanding of his patient (which takes time and is an ongoing process in of itself) will set the course for the therapeutic process.
Dr. Reid helps his patients improve daily functioning, foster self-understanding and insight, learn therapeutic concepts, build therapeutic and coping skills (e.g., emotion regulation skills, cognitive skills, communication skills, mindfulness skills), clarify personal meaning, goals, and values in life, improve relationships, reduce maladaptive and limiting patterns, increase well-being, and overcome self-identified problem areas and life challenges.
Therapeutic approach:
Dr. Reid is highly specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), especially for the treatment of anxiety and emotion regulation, although he integrates principles from other psychological approaches when appropriate. He has been very successful with his deep understanding of and attention to the therapeutic process, his vast training experiences, and his appreciation of the uniqueness of each individual, their experiences, and their stories. Dr. Reid views therapy as a nuanced integration of science, art, relationship, skill, and theory. He combines his various skills and insightful approach to achieve therapy goals, transcending across various areas of one's life.
Parent Guidance:
Dr. Reid collaboratively supports parents to improve their connection, communication, and interactions with their child, improve their child's functioning, and foster their child's growth and development.
Telepsychology:
When clinically appropriate and available, Dr. Reid is able to conduct sessions and provide skills coaching through video and phone conferencing.
Age Group:
Children, adolescents, college students, and young adults.
Conditions, concerns, and issues treated:
- Worry, perfectionism, rumination
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Performance anxiety
- Stress management
- Phobias
- Panic Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Obsessive and Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Separation Anxiety Disorder
- Trichotillomania
- Tic Disorders
- Depression, mood, and emotion regulation issues
- Stress, adjustment, and trauma-related issues
- Self-esteem, identity, and well-being issues
- Relationship, role, and communication issues
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Intake Assessment
An initial intake assessment focuses on identifying presenting concerns, background information, symptoms and challenges, areas of impairment or struggle, barriers and needs, appropriate classifications, and a clinical conceptualization that puts the pieces together and into a larger context. The initial intake assessment informs treatment goals and planning. It will also determine therapeutic needs and if Dr. Reid is the right clinician to meet those needs.
Educational Therapy & Executive Function Skills Coaching
Educational Therapy & Executive Function Skills Coaching
Cultivating executive function skills and bolstering related behaviors requires a nuanced approach to best support each individual. When challenges or transitions arise, this often vulnerable set of cognitive skills may need additional supports to be activated and utilized efficiently. Being able to take in new information or directions then do something with it (working memory), pause to organize information received to consider what the best path may be before proceeding (inhibition), and monitor while considering when a change or pivot is needed in an approach to progress through a path efficiently (cognitive flexibility) is a complex process. Having an awareness that there may be more strategic approaches available is often the first step to improving how you navigate through learning environments, work, and life.
Approach: Alexis Reid works at the intersection of well being and learning to bridge skill development and integration into daily life. Building and strengthening skills is one part of the process, practicing and utilizing them is another.
Individualized or group sessions focus on integrating evidence- based skills and strategies to support the development and strengthening of executive function skills across development. Whether you are a young learner, transitioning into high school, college, or graduate studies, balancing tasks at work, or at home with your family, Alexis aims to help individuals she works with identify areas for growth while understanding their strengths to support cognitive development as they gain a greater awareness to focus, plan, prepare, strategize, and execute tasks efficiently and across contexts.
Collaboration & Consultation: Alexis takes a collaborative and whole-system approach to best support the growth and development of executive function skills in and outside of learning environments. As such, working with the team that supports each individual (e.g., parents, caregivers, partners, families, therapists, etc.) is often an integral part of supporting a more systemic approach to strengthening skills.
Consultation, collaborative planning and meetings, as well as workshops that are offered periodically provide an opportunity to improve interactions among family/school/work/home systems to strengthen positive connections and support.
Collaboration is encouraged as consultations with an individuals' support team is an important source of helping learners to advocate for their needs, establish clear expectations, and extend the work done in sessions across contexts.
Virtual Sessions:
- Currently virtual tele-health sessions are offered.
Potential Clients:
- Children
- Adolescents
- College-aged
- Young Adults
- Adults
- Schools or Organizations for Professional Development & Psychoeducational Workshops
*See About Alexis Reid page for previous workshops & talks
Executive Function Skills & Related Behaviors Targeted:
Cultivating an awareness through skill development and practice to increase...
- Inhibition
- Working Memory
- Cognitive Flexibility
- Planning
- Organization
- Time Management/ Prioritization
- Problem-solving Strategies
- Persistence Motivation
- Strategic Approaches to Academic & Daily Life Skills
EF Skills can also be supported and strengthened through...
- Preparation of College Applications
- Mapping Out a Career Path
- Establishing a Skillset and Toolbox to be a Strategic Learner
- Balancing personal and work or caregiving responsibilities
- Navigating work life
Intake Process:
An initial intake assessment focuses on identifying presenting concerns, background information, challenges, areas of impairment or struggle, barriers and needs, appropriate classifications, and a conceptualization that puts the pieces together and into a larger context. The initial intake assessment informs treatment goals and planning.
Neuropsychological Assessment
Neuropsychological Assessment
A neuropsychological evaluation assesses a wide range of areas, including intellectual functioning, academic functioning and learning challenges, learning and memory, attention and executive functioning, language abilities, visual-spatial and visual-motor skills, and psychological, social, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
Dr. Reid provides patients with a full neuropsychological report that outlines and summarizes the results and provides recommendations. During the feedback session, Dr. Reid explains findings, summarizes themes, identifies strengths and vulnerabilities, and discusses recommendations. Follow-up parent and school consultations are also available to translate the findings and implement recommendations.
Sport Psychology Consultation
Sport Psychology Consultation
Dr. Reid provides sport psychology, performance-based consultation to athletes. Consultations are available to athlete's families and coaches.
The consultation process involves identifying and addressing factors that interfere with and enhance the mental side of athletics and performance. Services can be provided in-person or via telepsychology (video and phone sessions).
Common areas of focus include, but are not limited to:
- Confidence building
- Anxiety/stress management
- Performance anxiety
- Translating practice gains into competition
- Mental toughness
- Emotional balance and regulation
- Anger/frustration regulation
- Sustaining concentration
- Mindfulness
- Enjoyment and well-being
- Resilience
- Performing under pressure
- Relationship challenges
- Coping with injuries
- Communication/Leadership
- Transitions in/out of sport
- Lack of recovery/burnout
- Mental health and non-sport concerns (see clinical services above)
- Personal identity in/out of sport
For more information on Dr. Reid's Sport Psychology practice, visit: Sport Psychology Consultation
Consultation and Presentations
Consultation and Presentations
Consultation and presentations are available to parents, teachers, administrators, clinicians, and other professionals regarding topics related to mental health, therapy, counseling, and treatment, school-based counseling, and sport psychology. Professional development, workshops, and speaking engagements for Learning-Based approaches also offered.
Example topics include:
- Anxiety and coping
- Implementation of therapeutic supports and interventions
- Performance anxiety and enhancement
- Motivational enhancement
- Fostering psychological well-being
- Raising healthy and strong children
- Addressing bullying
- Building resilience
- Understanding the role of executive function and learning
- Integrating executive function skill support and scaffolding for learning and beyond
- Mindfulness, reflection, and engagement in learning
- Understanding variability in learning: a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach to establish a framework for equitable learning opportunities
- Social-emotionally driven behaviors: We feel, therefore we do. Supporting individual skills development and support during emotionally driven times.
- Parenting to support and encourage executive function skills development and emotional health
- Executive function skills support for professionals: determining what works best for adults as we serve and support others
- Discovering your purpose and passion while recognizing individual strengths and areas for growth: an executive function and values-based approach to discovering your potential.