Child, Adolescent & Young-Adult Psychology
Dr. Emily Wald is a doctoral-level psychologist in Coral Gables offering warm, evidence-based care for anxiety, OCD, ADHD, mood, trauma, and behavioral concerns, in person and by telehealth.
Our belief
Every child deserves to feel deeply understood, and every parent, a plan they can trust.
01 How Dr. Wald can help
Every child arrives with their own story. Care begins with understanding it, then a clear, evidence-based plan you and your child can trust.
One-on-one psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and young adults, tailored to each stage of development.
Practical, coaching-based guidance that helps parents respond with confidence to everyday and stubborn challenges.
A rare sub-specialty: helping children and families cope with and adjust to acute and chronic medical conditions.
Conditions we treat
From anxiety and OCD to ADHD, mood, trauma, and everyday behavioral concerns, across childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood.
Dr. Emily Wald, Ph.D.
02 About Dr. Wald
Dr. Emily L. Wald, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the care of children, adolescents, and young adults, and the parents who love them.
She completed her postdoctoral fellowship in the Pediatric Psychology Consultation Program at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, a clinical foundation few child psychologists in South Florida share.
A moment to breathe
Calm begins with feeling understood.
03 Telehealth & PSYPACT
Through her PSYPACT authority, Dr. Wald can see established patients across dozens of participating states, so a move, a college start, or a hectic week never has to interrupt your child's progress.
Explore telehealth & PSYPACTGood questions
A few things parents often ask before reaching out.
Toddlers through young adults, young children, preteens, teens, and college-age young adults, along with the parents who support them.
Anxiety, OCD, depression and mood, ADHD, trauma, and behavioral concerns, plus parent training for sleep, tantrums, school refusal, and separation, and helping children adjust to medical conditions.
Yes. Dr. Wald offers secure video sessions and is PSYPACT-authorized to see established patients across 40+ participating states, alongside in-person visits in Coral Gables.
The practice is out-of-network. Many families use their out-of-network benefits or an HSA/FSA; major cards and cash are accepted. The team is happy to help you verify your coverage.
It starts with a free 15-minute consultation to talk through fit, fees, and next steps. Call (305) 563-3801 or request an appointment.
Still have a question? Request an appointment or call (305) 563-3801 for a free 15-minute consultation.
Reaching out is the hardest step, so it starts with a free 15-minute consultation. Call directly, or send a short message and the practice will follow up.
