Jacqueline Britt-Friedman, PsyD

Jacqueline Britt-Friedman, PsyD, is a clinical child psychologist who works with children and adolescents facing a wide range of emotional, learning, and behavioral challenges. She has experience in both school and clinical settings, which helps her understand how children function at home, at school, and in the community.

Dr. Britt-Friedman cares for young people with anxiety, mood difficulties, attention and executive functioning challenges, learning disabilities, and social skill problems. She also supports children coping with stress related to school, peers, or family changes. She focuses on helping each child build practical skills to manage daily demands, strengthen resilience, and feel more confident. Collaboration is central to her approach, and she often works closely with families, teachers, and other providers. She also uses psychoeducation—teaching children and caregivers about how the brain works and why certain strategies help—so they feel informed and empowered.

“I listen carefully to others to understand their perspectives, offer meaningful support, and determine appropriate next steps,” she explains. “Drawing on my expertise, I work collaboratively with families, educators, and other key stakeholders to help children build the skills they need to navigate challenges and support their growth and development.”

As an assistant professor at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Britt-Friedman is involved in clinical teaching and the sharing of research-based practices with trainees and colleagues. She is also an instructor at The Windward Institute, where she advocates for children with language-based learning disabilities and helps educators and caregivers understand how to support these students using proven methods.

“I have always been intrigued by how the mind works and enjoy collaborating with others to solve problems and help people,” she says. “I especially love working with children and teens and find it incredibly rewarding.

Dr. Britt-Friedman earned her doctoral degree in the School-Clinical Child Program at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University.