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Dr. Danielle Garay is an Assistant Professor in the Child Study Center at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in pediatric psychology with a focus on sleep medicine. She evaluates and treats sleep disorders in children, adolescents, and young adults using evidence-based interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). Her clinical work emphasizes addressing sleep challenges and training residents/fellows. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Children's Hospital Los Angeles/USC (2021), earned a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University (2019), and holds a BS in Psychology from Pacific Union College (2014).
Dr. Garay’s research interests center on pediatric sleep psychology, anxiety-related sleep issues, and behavioral interventions. She contributed to the expansion of the Yale Pediatric Psychology Program, supporting medically complex youth, and co-hosted a podcast episode discussing childhood anxiety and sleep strategies (March 2024). Her clinical practice integrates family-centered care, emphasizing parental guidance to improve sleep hygiene and reduce nighttime fears/tantrums.
She is affiliated with the Yale Pediatric Sleep Program, focusing on multidisciplinary care for sleep-disordered patients. Her work bridges clinical practice and education, advocating for structured behavioral approaches to improve child and family well-being.
