Personalized therapy
rooted in research.
Our Practice
Philly Psychology provides compassionate, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, adults, and families—nurturing growth, healing, and well-being across the lifespan.
We believe therapy should be both scientifically grounded and deeply human—a space where meaningful, lasting change can happen.
Whether you are facing anxiety-related challenges such as panic attacks, social anxiety, phobias, OCD, or PTSD; navigating ADHD, autism, or other neurodevelopmental disorders; or coping with trauma, grief, or major life transitions, our goal is to help you feel understood, supported, and equipped with practical tools that truly make a difference.
Areas of Focus
Anxiety & OCD
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ADHD & executive functioning
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Autism spectrum disorders
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Depression & mood concerns
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School Refusal
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Trauma & stress-related challenges
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Grief and Loss
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Post-Partum Despression
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Learning Differences
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Gender Affirming Care
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Anxiety & OCD 〰️ ADHD & executive functioning 〰️ Autism spectrum disorders 〰️ Depression & mood concerns 〰️ School Refusal 〰️ Trauma & stress-related challenges 〰️ Grief and Loss 〰️ Post-Partum Despression 〰️ Learning Differences 〰️ Gender Affirming Care 〰️
Our work is grounded in trauma-informed and evidence-based treatments with a developmental perspective. We consider symptoms in the context of the whole person, their environment, and their stage in life.
We integrate mindfulness-based strategies, behavioral therapy, parent coaching, executive functioning support, emotional regulation and coping skills, and systems-based collaboration with schools and caregivers. We also provide ADHD psychological evaluations, forensic PTSD evaluations, and veteran disability evaluations.
Dr. Valerie Braunstein, Psy.D.
“Dr. Val”
Dr. Valerie Braunstein, Psy.D (“Dr. Val”) is a licensed clinical psychologist passionate about helping clients feel better through thoughtful, evidence-based care that is both effective and deeply personal.
With doctoral-level training and over twenty years of experience, she brings expert care, warmth, and a nonjudgmental collaborative spirit to her work.
Her experience has made her particularly helpful in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, neurovelopmental differences, trauma, and major life transitions across the lifespan.
As a married mother of three, she also brings a personal understanding of the many demands, transitions, and complexities of family life.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
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Behavioral Activation (BA)
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Parent Management Training (PMT)
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Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) 〰️ Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) 〰️ Behavioral Activation (BA) 〰️ Parent Management Training (PMT) 〰️ Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) 〰️
