Her clinical work is primarily with young children and families where there are behavioral, developmental, or parent-child mental health concerns. Prior to moving to Qatar Dr. Valentine worked with children and families in the United States in a variety of settings; at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Children’s National Medical Center, in schools, community clinics, and private practice. The focus of her work is helping children develop into their best self with the help and understanding of their families, schools, and communities. She joined the staff of Sidra Medicine and the faculty of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar in 2017.