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Dr. Sara Snyder, PsyD, MPH, MA

Clinical Psychologist, Researcher, & Instructor TRANSIT Psychology
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Specializes in: PTSD, Trauma, Testing and Evaluation, Abuse Survivors, Anxiety,
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Introduction

Dr. Sara Snyder is a clinical psychologist who specializes in trauma recovery, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and the mental health needs of displaced and marginalized populations. She is licensed in Arizona, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York, and is authorized to provide telepsychology across all PSYPACT states (https://psypact.gov/page/psypactmap). In her private practice, she provides individual and group therapy. Whether clients are coping with recent traumatic events, ongoing systemic harm, or long-standing emotional patterns, she meets clients where they are—without judgment. Her style is warm and collaborative, bringing curiosity, flexibility, and cultural awareness to every session. Guided by the belief that clients are the experts of their own experiences, Dr. Snyder’s approach supports both structured skill-building and depth-oriented insight for growth in the immediate and long-term. She provides a space for clients to process trauma, reclaim their agency, and move toward a meaningful recovery. Dr. Snyder is dually trained in psychodynamic care and evidence-based trauma modalities, including: Prolonged Exposure (PE), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT and DBT-PE), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Herman’s Three-Stage Recovery Model. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Snyder is an active researcher, supervisor, and consultant. She is the Director of Research and Development for the Cambridge Health Alliance Asylum Program and an Instructor at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Snyder received her doctorate at Long Island University, then completed two fellowships at Harvard Medical School affiliates (clinical-research at Cambridge Health Alliance and research at Massachusetts General Hospital) and holds dual master’s degrees from Columbia University (MPH in Public Health and Humanitarian Assistance and MA in Global Mental Health and Trauma). For more information, visit TRANSIT Psychology at https://transitpsych.com/

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • Licensed Psychologist #PSY-005643 (AZ)
  • Licensed Psychologist #PS2499 (MA)
  • Licensed Psychologist #PSY5000041 (MA)
  • Licensed Psychologist #025612 (NY)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Groups

Communities

  • Displaced Persons
  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • Asylum Medicine
  • Collective Trauma/Healing

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Dr. Sara Snyder, PsyD, MPH, MA accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Out of Network

Pay out-of-pocket

  • New Client Consultation (20 minutes) $0
  • Individual Session (50 minutes) $275
  • Individual Session (80 minutes) $375
  • Group Session (90 minutes) $175

Locations

TRANSIT Psychology - AZ Office
3838 N Central Ave, Suite 900
Phoenix, AZ 85012-1999
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Dr. Snyder's Virtual Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Doctoral Degree, Clinical Psychology - Long Island University
  • Master's Degree, Public Health and Humanitarian Assistance - Columbia University

Certifications

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy Prolonged Exposure (DBT PE)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Prolonged Exposure (PE)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Clinician Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS-5)

Professional Affiliations

  • Harvard Medical School
  • Cambridge Health Alliance Asylum Program (CHAAP)
  • Society of Asylum Medicine (SAM)
  • Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Network (MHPSS)
  • National Register of Health Service Psychologists (NRHSP)
  • American Psychological Association (APA)

FAQ

Is Dr. Sara Snyder, PsyD, MPH, MA accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Dr. Sara Snyder, PsyD, MPH, MA is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Dr. Sara Snyder, PsyD, MPH, MA offer telehealth appointments? Dr. Sara Snyder, PsyD, MPH, MA does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Dr. Sara Snyder, PsyD, MPH, MA specialize in? Dr. Sara Snyder, PsyD, MPH, MA specializes in the following areas: Abuse Survivors, Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Dissociation, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Emotional Abuse, Existential Crisis, Fears/Phobias, Military/Veteran's Issues, Multicultural Concerns, Panic Disorders, PTSD, Sexual Abuse, Social Anxiety, Stress, Testing and Evaluation, Trauma, Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Cultural and Systemic Oppression.
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