Claudia M. Gold

Pediatrician and writer

Claudia M. Gold is a pediatrician and writer who practiced general and behavioral pediatrics for over 20 years and now specializes in early relational health. While working on the front lines in a busy rural practice, she “discovered” the world of research and knowledge in the field of infant mental health, initially through her studies with the Berkshire Psychoanalytic Institute in the early 2000s. The experience led to a profound transformation of her clinical work with families. She has devoted her professional life to spreading this knowledge through writing, teaching, and public speaking.

Dr. Gold has clinical experience working with a broad range of different communities. She speaks frequently both in the United States and internationally to a variety of audiences including parents and professionals. She is the author of 5 books and writes regularly for her blog and newsletter Child in Mind. She received her BA from the University of Chicago and MD from U of C Pritzker School of Medicine.