A clinical foundation few child psychologists share.

After a predoctoral internship at the University of Florida Health Sciences Center, Dr. Wald completed her postdoctoral fellowship in the Pediatric Psychology Consultation Program at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, working alongside physicians to help children and families navigate acute and chronic medical conditions. Families come to her for that expertise; they stay for how seen their children feel.

Her work draws on cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavioral modification, family-systems theory, motivational interviewing, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), always built on a child's strengths. She partners with parents as part of the team, turning evidence into practical steps a family can use at home, at school, and in the moments that matter most. She has co-authored peer-reviewed articles and presented at national conferences.