Child Matters -Therapy for Children



Where children thrive
while learning to cope
with life challenges

Contact me for a free 15 minutes consultation

Hi, I’m Naama
Poker- Malkesman, LICSW.

As both a therapist and a mom of two wonderful kids, I truly believe that every child’s voice matters.

I’ve seen again and again that real growth happens when children feel seen, heard, and accepted—and when parents feel supported and confident along the way.

My goal is to work with your child and your family to build practical tools that make life’s challenges feel more manageable and help remove the obstacles that may be getting in the way of your child thriving.

I’m here to support your child in growing strong roots—and discovering the wings they need to fly.

Naama Poker-Malkesman, LICSW, an expert child and family therapist who provides therapy services for children and families in Brookline, MA.

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Child matters therapy provides therapy services for children struggling with anxiety, OCD, emotional disregulation, social and behavioral challenges

Who We Help

We support children and families navigating a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges, including:

  • Stress and anxiety

  • Emotional dysregulation, tantrums, and challenging behaviors

  • Difficulties with daily routines such as mealtime, bedtime, and potty training

  • Adjustment to family transitions (e.g., divorce, relocation, new siblings)

  • Parent-child and sibling relationship concerns

  • Peer relationship struggles

We also work with children experiencing:

  • Low self-esteem

  • Depression, OCD and mood -related concerns

  • Attention differences and ADHD

  • Rigid thinking and executive functioning challenges

  • Developmental delays

  • Gender identity exploration.

Our services

We offer a range of therapeutic services tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and family, including: Individual therapy, Dyadic (parent-child) therapy, Parent guidance and coaching.

Our approach is rooted in evidence-based best practices and includes:

·       Child-friendly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

·       Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for anxiety and OCD

·       Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

·       SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)

·       SPACE-ARFID (for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)

·       Personalized parenting strategies and behavioral support

·       Collaboration with schools and other care providers to support your child’s environment

We work closely with families to create a supportive, skill-building environment where children can thrive emotionally, socially, and developmentally.

Support is available and change is possible!

 

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