A child psychologist for Pinecrest families
Dr. Emily Wald, Ph.D. sees children, adolescents, young adults, and families from Pinecrest at her Coral Gables office, a straight drive north on US-1, and by secure video.
Getting here from Pinecrest
By car
The office is at 1390 S Dixie Hwy, Suite 1305, about five miles north of Pinecrest along US-1. Weekday sessions run until 7:00, so many families come straight from school.
By Metrorail
For older teens, the Dadeland stations connect to the office along the US-1 line, which can help a busy family keep a weekly time.
By video
Telehealth sessions are a good fit for parent coaching and for weeks packed with activities, and many Pinecrest families use both settings.
Support for busy, high-expectation seasons
Pinecrest families often describe children who are doing well on paper and struggling underneath: perfectionism, worry before tests, trouble winding down at night, or a teen who is stretched across school, sports, and everything else.
Dr. Wald trained in clinical child and pediatric psychology at the University of Florida and completed her fellowship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins Medicine. Her work blends evidence-based skills for young people with practical coaching for parents.
What Pinecrest families come in for
Dr. Wald works with the concerns Pinecrest families bring most often. Each links to more detail.
Anxiety
Worry, panic, separation, and social fears.
School refusal
Mornings that end in tears and days missed.
ADHD
Focus, organization, and follow through.
OCD
Intrusive thoughts and the rituals that follow.
Depression and mood
Low mood, irritability, anger, and withdrawal.
Behavior
Tantrums, defiance, and parent training.
How it works
A free 15 minute consultation
A short call with Dr. Wald to describe what is happening and decide together whether her practice is the right fit, and whether to start in person or by video.
A first appointment focused on understanding
Parents and, when appropriate, the young person share history, strengths, and what a hard day looks like. Dr. Wald explains what she sees and what she recommends.
A plan that includes the family
Weekly sessions blend skills for your child with guidance for parents, and Dr. Wald coordinates with pediatricians and schools when that helps.
Questions from Pinecrest families
About five miles. The office is at 1390 S Dixie Hwy in Coral Gables, a direct drive north along US-1.
With your permission, yes. Dr. Wald coordinates with teachers and counselors when it helps a plan hold at school as well as at home.
The practice is out of network. Dr. Wald provides superbills that families can submit for out of network reimbursement, and HSA and FSA cards can often be used. Details are on the fees page.
Care for Pinecrest families, in person or online
Whether the first visit is in Coral Gables or on video, it begins with a free 15 minute consultation.