Child Matters -Therapy for Children
Where children thrive
while learning to cope with
life’s challenges
Hi, I’m Naama
Poker- Malkesman, LICSW.
As a therapist with twenty years of experience and a mom of two wonderful kids, I truly believe that every child’s voice matters.
In my practice, I’ve seen again and again that real growth happens when children feel seen, heard, and accepted—and when parents feel supported and become more confident along the way.
I work with children (ages 0–14) and their families from diverse cultural backgrounds, offering psychotherapy and consultation in a warm, honest, and non-judgmental way. I see parents and caregivers as essential partners in the process, and we communicate and work together every step of the way.
I’m here to work closely with your family. Together, we can create a supportive, skill-building environment where your child can thrive emotionally, socially, and developmentally.
Reach out to me for a free consultation. Taking that first step can make a big difference—you don’t have to do this alone.
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Who We Help
As a therapist with extensive experience, I support children ages 0-14 and families navigating a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges, including:
Stress and anxiety
Emotional dysregulation, tantrums, and other 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
I 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
Services
I offer a range of therapeutic services thoughtfully 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
I work alongside families to establish effective, actionable strategies to meet the demands of daily life—and to give your child both the roots to feel secure and the wings to grow
Support is available and change is possible!