Danielle B. Wald, LMHC

Sometimes the hardest step is reaching out for help when we need it. As a therapist, it is very important to me to provide a uniquely comfortable (and at times – fun!) approach to sessions. It can be difficult to talk about some of life’s challenges, so my goal is to be there to help you through it – in a way that works and feels right for you.

I work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, and ADHD, as well as challenges related to perfectionism and self-criticism. I often work with individuals who hold themselves to high standards, whether they’re maintaining high achievement while feeling overwhelmed or finding it difficult to keep up with demands they once handled with ease.

My approach is integrative and psychodynamically informed, considering how past experiences and longstanding patterns influence the present. I’m an active, engaged therapist who draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I also have specialized training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, Family-Based Treatment (FBT), Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E), and the Body Image Inside Out framework for eating disorders. I value both exploratory psychotherapy and structured, evidence-based treatment, often integrating the two to best meet each client’s needs.

My background in neuroscience informs my interest in how the brain, behavior, and emotional experience intersect, a perspective I’ve also shared in Real Simple in discussing social media and dopamine. As the founder of Integrative Psychological Services, I’ve built a boutique practice centered on individualized care and intentionally limited caseloads. My style is warm, direct, conversational, and sometimes humorous. I take the work seriously, but don’t believe therapy needs to feel overly formal to be effective.

Outside of the office, you’ll find me spending time with my cat (who occasionally appears in telehealth sessions), playing piano, running, exploring Boston’s restaurant scene, or participating in initiatives focused on youth safety and violence prevention. Originally from Miami, I like to think I bring a little of that warmth into my work here in Brookline.