Dr. Carli Snyder

Dr. Carli Snyder, a board-certified clinical psychologist practicing in the Las Vegas area for the last twelve years, is the founder and creator of Girl Nation. Carli’s approachable style and passion for inspiring girls to be their best possible selves makes her an influence girls are inspired to follow. In 2000, Carli received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Health Psychology from The California School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles. She had a private practice in Beverly Hills for two years before relocating to Las Vegas. Currently, Carli has a small practice in town where she specializes in young women’s health issues (Depression, anxiety, negative body image). Her passion is working with pre-teen and teenage girls helping them to navigate the confusing and complicated girl world.

Her past work experiences include working at The Greenspun Women’s Center for Excellence in 2003-2006 where she created ongoing Self Esteem workshops for teenage girls. In 2008, Carli was one of three Psychologists who helped bring The Center for Change, an eating disorder treatment center for young women from Utah to Las Vegas. She worked as a clinical psychologist for two years facilitating groups and working with individuals, couples, and families suffering from eating disorders. During this time Carli also kept a private practice.

Carli recently completed an intense Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program and is now using it with her patients. Combined with some breathing exercises, its an excellent tool to cope with the challenges of life. Thirty years of research has shown it to be effective in helping improve overall health; mental, physical, and emotional. Using meditation enhances one's ability to cope effectively with both short and long term stressful situations. Carli has been practicing yoga for almost 20 years and believes strongly in its power to heal and bring balance and happiness into our lives.