How Dr. Alex Reed Built a Values-Aligned Practice for Neurodivergent Kids | Women With a Vision Series

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In the first episode of my Women with a Vision series, I'm sharing the origin story of Dr. Alex Reed, a clinical pediatric psychologist and founder of Acorn Child Development and contributer in the Dr. Becky Good Inside Community. This conversation is for any woman who feels the beginning of a calling, a vision, or a new path and needs encouragement to believe that meaningful work can grow alongside motherhood.

Alex shares how she moved from research into clinical work, how she discovered her love for supporting children with autism and neurodivergence, and how a deeply meaningful moment in a museum helped inspire the name and vision for Acorn. She also opens up about the courage it took to leave a beloved academic role, relocate her family, and build a practice from scratch that reflects her values.

We talk about:

• Her journey from research to pediatric psychology.

• Why she founded Acorn Child Development.

• The story behind the name "Acorn."

• How she built an accessible, values-aligned practice for families.

• What it looks like to trust a calling even when it feels risky.

• Why self-trust, clarity, and values matter when you're building something new.

If you are in the early stages of a dream, feeling stuck in a career that no longer fits, or wondering whether you can create something meaningful while mothering, this episode will encourage you to keep going.

Listen in for an inspiring story of courage, vision, and building something beautiful with purpose.

More about Dr. Alex:

Instagram @dr_alex_reed

Acorn Child Development

Contributor Dr Becky Good Inside Community @drbeckygoodinside