Specialized Therapy & Assessments,
Online or in Person.
Available nationwide via telehealth!
Providing compassionate, evidence-based, developmentally appropriate, and trauma-informed mental health care for children, adolescents, adults, and families across their lifespan.
Hi, I’m Dr. Val
At Philly Psychology, Dr. Valerie Braunstein, Psy.D. (known to her patients as Dr. Val) provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy and assessments for children, adolescents, adults, and families at every stage of life. Dr. Val’s approach is tailored to the unique needs of each individual, family, school, and community she serves.
Dr. Val believes therapy and assessments should be scientifically grounded and deeply human—a space where meaningful, lasting change can happen.
“My goal is to reduce suffering as efficiently as possible, while ensuring each client feels understood, supported, and equipped with tools that help.”
Explore My Areas of Focus:
Assessments
ADHD Evaluations
Behavioral and Clinical Diagnostic Assessments
504 Accommodation Request Evaluations
Intelligence and Cognitive Tests
Forensic PTSD Evaluations
Second Opinion Evaluations
Personality Tests
Anxiety, OCD &
related concerns
Anxiety
Phobias
Selective Mutism
Hair Pulling
OCD
School Refusal
Skin Picking
Panic
Trauma, grief &
life transitions
Trauma & PTSD
Overwhelming Experiences
Life Transitions
Grief and Loss
Chronic Stress
ADHD, autism &
executive functioning
ADHD
Organization
Executive Functioning
Communication
Autism
Attention
Regulation
Sensory Needs
Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy
Parenting &
caregiver support
Parent/caregiver Support
Understanding Behavior
Strengthening Connection
Care Team Collaboration
Reducing Conflict
School Collaboration
“Very caring, well trained and conscentious.”
Professional Colleague and Refferal Source
“Incredibly intelligent, warm and professional.”
Andrew DiPrinzio
“A caring and helpful psychologist.”
Mason Richards
Community Reviewer - Google
“A real asset to our South Jersey community.”
Dr. Susan Zink, MD
Psychiatrist - Google
“Skilled, compassionate and evidence-based support.”
Venee
Local professionals serving children and families
“A strong advocate for children.”
Megan DeFino, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor and Pediatric Referral Source
“One of the most skilled psychologists I have worked with.”
Kim Halperin
School Counselor at The Philadelphia School - Google Review
“The best of the best.”
Marissa Rosen
Family perspective - Google Review
“Smart, resourceful and truly a caring professional.”
MAria Hughes - owner of Parent InfaNT CENTER
Parent and child support organization