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Meet Dr. Valerie Braunstein and learn what guides her work with children, adults, and families.

Education & Credentials

Dr. Braunstein holds a Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D.), a Master’s, and a concentration in School Psychology from Widener University’s Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology. She completed her undergraduate studies Cum Laude at Villanova University, earning a degree in Human Services with minors in both Psychology and Sociology.

Dr. Val is licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and provides secure telehealth across more than 40 PSYPACT-participating states.

Meet Dr. Valerie Braunstein, Psy.D.

Dr. Val offers in-person care in South Jersey and secure telehealth available in more than 40 PSYPACT-participating states.

What Guides Care

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Evidence-Based Treatment

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Compassion & Trust

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Collaboration With Families, Schools & Care Teams

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Respect for Each Person’s Strengths, Identity & Experience

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Experience & Approach

Licensed Clinical Psychologist • Founder of Philly Psychology

For more than two decades, Dr. Val has supported people across the lifespan with emotional, behavioral, developmental, and family concerns. She provides therapy, psychological evaluations, parent coaching, and consultation with care tailored to each client’s needs, strengths, environment, and stage of life.

A Whole-Person, Systems-Based Approach

Dr. Val looks beyond isolated symptoms to understand how development, family, school, work, relationships, identity, health, and daily demands interact. This broader perspective helps identify patterns that may have been missed and turns clinical insight into practical next steps. Dr. Val specialized in the following:

  • “One of the most skilled psychologists I have worked with.”

    Kim Halperin — School counselor · Google review

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  • “The best of the best.”

    Marissa Rosen — Family perspective · Google review

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  • “Smart, resourceful and…truly a caring professional.”

    Parent Infant Philly — Parent-and-child support organization · Google review

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  • “Very caring, well-trained, and conscientious.”

    Kevin Kuehlwein — Professional colleague and referral source · Google review

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  • “Incredibly intelligent, warm, and professional.”

    Andrew DiPrinzio — Educator of students with dyslexia · Google review

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  • “A caring and helpful psychologist.”

    Mason Richards — Community reviewer · Google review

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  • “A real asset to our South Jersey community.”

    Susan Zink — South Jersey community reviewer · Google review

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  • “Skilled, compassionate, and evidence-based support.”

    Frostings by Venees — Local professional serving children and families · Google review

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  • “A strong advocate for children.”

    Meghan DeFino, LPC — Licensed Professional Counselor and pediatric referral source · Google review

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