Philly Psychology’s Services
Dr. Val offers a range of holistic services designed to support individuals, families, and communities through evidence-based, personalized care.
Virtual therapy is available for clients across PSYPACT-participating states.
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Individual Therapy
for Children, Teens, and Adults. We provide therapy for a variety of concerns, including anxiety, OCD, ADHD, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Treatment is tailored to each client’s needs and grounded in proven, research-based approaches.
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Psychological Evaluations
Comprehensive evaluations to better understand learning, behavior, emotional functioning, and developmental needs. These assessments can help clarify diagnoses, guide treatment, and support school or workplace accommodations.
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Parent Training & Support
We work closely with parents and caregivers to provide tools, strategies, and guidance for supporting children at home. This includes behavior management strategies, executive functioning support, and navigating school challenges.
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Executive Functioning Coaching
Support for individuals struggling with organization, planning, time management, emotional regulation, and follow-through. We focus on building practical skills that improve daily functioning across school, work, and home.
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School & Systems Consultation
Collaboration with schools, childcare providers, and other professionals to ensure consistent, supportive care across environments.
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Professional Supervision & Consultation
Supervision and consultation services for clinicians seeking support in evidence-based practice, case conceptualization, and professional growth or supervision hours towards licensure.
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Forensic Evaluations & Expert Witness
Dr. Braunstein provides forensic evaluations, expert witness services, and consultation for attorneys in matters involving trauma, PTSD, child mental health, and service-related psychological disability. Attorneys may contact the practice to discuss retention, fees, record review, evaluation services, and testimony.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Before your first appointment, you’ll receive access to our secure patient portal to complete forms and upload any helpful records. This helps us spend more of your session focusing on you. If the paperwork feels overwhelming or you have questions, that’s completely okay—we can review it together.
During your first appointment, we’ll discuss what brings you in, your goals, and whether the fit feels right.
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To book an appointment, we’ll need your contact information, a credit card on file, and a brief note about what’s bringing you to therapy. After you’re scheduled, you’ll get access to our secure patient portal, where you can fill out intake forms, review documents, and upload any records you’d like us to see before your first session.
Please complete as much as you can before your appointment. If you’re not able to finish everything ahead of time, you can complete the rest during your intake session
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Yes. Treatment is tailored to your unique needs, concerns, and goals. We make recommendations based on your history, current challenges, and what you hope to get out of therapy. We also check in on your progress regularly and adjust treatment as needed.
Dr. Valerie Braunstein is an out-of-network provider and can provide a statement for you to submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. We accept HSA cards, credit cards, and checks.
Skills & Support Groups
Based in Margate, NJ
We offer skills and support in Margate, New Jersey, for children, teens, and adults who may benefit from extra support, skill-building, and connection in a warm and welcoming setting. Guided by a licensed clinical psychologist, and a licensed specialist in the area or focus, our groups help participants feel supported, build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and feel more connected to themselves and others.
Our groups are typically offered in thoughtfully structured 8-session series, giving participants time to learn, practice, and grow. Some specialty groups may run longer based on clinical goals.
Groups are intentionally coled and kept small to support individualized attention, participation, and a comfortable group experience. We offer gender-affirming, LGBTQ+-friendly care across all of our groups. As an out-of-network service, we can provide documentation for possible reimbursement from your insurance.
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for children with autism or neurodiversity
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for managing children with Autism or other neurodevelopmental differences
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Help school-age kids with planning, study skills, working memory, and homework-management problems, coping skills, emotional regulation.
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Emotional Education and Regulation
CBT for Anxiety
Grief & Loss
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for Adults and Children
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Schedule a consultation to get started.