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Biography
Dr. Glen Veed has been working as a clinical psychologist for over 15 years as a scientist-practitioner dedicated to integrating state-of-the-science research with direct patient care. He has worked in private practice as well as teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level and consulting on research and statistical design. At Prosper Health, Dr. Veed serves as the Clinical Manager focused on ensuring clients have access to evidenced-based and effective therapy and clinicians are well supported personally and professionally.
Education
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
M.A. Psychology
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
B.S. Psychology
University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign
Certifications
Area of Expertise
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy - Expertise in applying CBT and other evidence-based practices to complex and "treatment resistant" cases.
Co-occurring Disorders - Expertise in helping those experiencing multiple and interacting conditions to reach their goals and reestablish functioning across domains.
Anxiety & Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders (OCD) - Speciality in working with clients to understand, cope with, and apply evidence-based treatments to overcome anxiety disorders, such as social anxiety disorder, and OCD.
Evidence-Based Practice - Longstanding knowledge of the state-of-the-science of mental health and latest, empirically supported techniques to assist clients in meeting their goals and alleviating distress.
Modalities
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Affiliations
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)
Research and Publications
Veed, G. J., McGinley, M., Crockett, L.J. (2019). Friendship network influence on thedevelopment of internalizing symptoms. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology,60, 157-165.
Anderson, E. R., Veed, G.J., Inderbitzen-Nolan, H. M., & Hansen, D. J. (2010). An evaluationof the applicability of the tripartite constructs to social anxiety in adolescence. Journal ofClinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 39, 195-207.
Crockett, L. J., Veed, G. J., & Russell, S. T. (2010). Do Measures of Parenting Have the SameMeaning for European, Chinese, and Filipino American Adolescents? Tests of Measurement Equivalence. In S. T. Russell, L. J. Crockett, & R.K. Chao (Eds.) Asian American Parenting and Parent-Adolescent Relationships (pp. 17-35). New York, NY:Springer.
Autism and Schizophrenia
Did you know when autism was first described it was thought of as a version of childhood-onset schizophrenia? Today, we know that autism and schizophrenia are unrelated diagnoses with very different features. Understanding the overlap between autism and schizophrenia, however, remains important, as schizophrenia may be more common among autistic people than in the general population. One study suggests that autistic youth may be three to six times more likely to develop schizophrenia than allistic (AKA non-autistic) peers.
Read on to learn about these two diagnoses’ co-occurrence and how to get support.
How to Manage PDA: A Guide for Autistic Adults
Does the thought of day-to-day chores make you feel paralyzed? Does your phone pile up with unread emails and unanswered texts you can’t make yourself respond to? There are many reasons why people might struggle to meet the demands of daily living, but for those who identify with the experiences associated with pathological demand avoidance, all demands can feel oppressive and anxiety-inducing.
Sometimes called pervasive drive for autonomy, PDA is a behavioral profile most commonly associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). PDA is said to be different from simply disliking certain tasks or being asked to do something. It’s natural for people to put off or avoid certain demands—however, some individuals experience a more intense and pervasive drive for agency and resistance to demands, which can impact their daily lives and mental health.
PDA was first proposed as a unique subtype of autism spectrum disorder, but is now most often understood as a possible profile of autism, meaning a pattern of behaviors and traits present in some autistic people. To date, researchers have yet to reach a consensus on how to categorize PDA or on its definition, characteristics and support strategies. PDA advocacy, however, has grown as a field, and advocates have advanced many recommendations for support based on PDA individuals’ lived experiences.
If the proposed PDA autism behavioral profile resonates with you, read on for tips to manage it.
Mastering ACCEPTS: A Guide for Autistic Adults to Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills
Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) teaches practical tools for managing emotions and coping with distress. While it was originally developed to help those with borderline personality disorder (BPD), people who are neurodivergent or dealing with many mental health conditions can find DBT-based tools helpful.
For many adults with autism spectrum disorder, the DBT skill “ACCEPTS” is helpful during moments of sensory overload, executive functioning fatigue or emotional dysregulation. It offers simple ways to shift focus and make space to regulate before taking action.
Let’s take a closer look at what each part of ACCEPTS means and how you can make it work for you.
