Book therapy with a child psychologist
Psychotherapist for children in Prague. Helping kids, adolescents, and young adults with topics like stress, anxiety, divorce, grief, moving abroad, socialization, motivation, self-esteem, ADHD, and many more.
Hi and welcome! I’m really glad you’re here.
My name is Maria and I am a child psychologist based in Prague. I offer therapy to young adults, teens, and children, and help families who are going through tough times.
No matter what you are experiencing, I’m here to help you feel supported, understood, and ready to take on whatever is coming your way.
About Maria
MEET THE PSYCHOLOGIST
I'm a trained child psychologist and counselor who specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Positive Psychology. I like to take the most useful tools from different therapeutic approaches and think of every client as a unique individual with unique needs. Many of my clients are expats, but I always welcome clients from any country and any background. I am open-minded and empathetic, with a sprinkle of neurodivergent on top. English is my main language, but I also speak Russian fluently.
SPECIALIZATION
Whether you're dealing with stress, motivation, depression, or anxiety, I'm here for you! Having moved around a lot myself, I understand the challenges of migration and cultural adaptation firsthand. I also work with generational trauma, offering a gentle approach that always puts your well-being first. I believe you know yourself better than anyone, so I respect your integrity and work to support your unique needs. My top priority is making sure you feel comfortable and free from judgment—whatever you’re facing, I’m here to help.
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When working with teens, my main goal is to support them through this turbulent time and give them a sense of autonomy, resilient self-esteem, and a strong foundation of emotional intelligence, so they can navigate challenges with confidence, make informed decisions, and build healthy relationships.
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When working with children, I include their parents in the process because a large portion of the child's behavior and development is dependent on their parent(s). Working through things together fosters open communication, strengthens the parent-child bond, and ensures that both parties have the tools and support they need to address challenges, promoting lasting positive change in the child's development and well-being.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
MSc in Psychology - Leiden University
BSc in Psychology - Erasmus University Rotterdam
Training in Educational/School Psychology
Training in CBT and Positive psychology
4 years of lecturing at Brunel University London and London School of Economics
WHY PSYCHOLOGY?
Originally, I went into psychology because of my older sister who has Down Syndrome and my unhealthy obsession with serial killers. Two odd factors that probably shouldn't be mentioned in one sentence, but both of them made me question things like adaptation, brain development, and lack of social support for most minority groups. After entering the field, I knew I was in the right place and I found my passion. I was drawn to Clinical and Child Psychology and ways in which we can support everyone's mental and physical well-being. I truly believe that everyone can thrive when given the right tools, so my main goal is to provide those tools and teach you how to use them.
Specialized Services
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING
Most suitable for young adults and teens. Sessions last for 50 minutes, happen online, and can cover any topics that you want to delve into on a deeper level.
Price: 70 euros or 1750 czk
Common topics: stress, relationships, trauma, anxiety, depression, motivation, psychosomatic symptoms
CHILD THERAPY
Depending on the age of the child, the sessions last anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes and must include a 30 minute briefing with the parent before the meeting. Each case is unique and has a different pricing scheme.
Intake session (parent + child):
100 euros or 2500 czk
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Follow-up sessions: customary pricing, usually around 50-70 euros or 1250-1750 czk
Common topics: stress, adjusting to new circumstances, school-related topics, anxiety, ADHD, social relations, developmental concerns, divorce
FAMILY THERAPY
Group therapy during which the family discusses problems together. This is recommended in specific circumstances, such as working through family conflict or loss, divorce, or mental health issues that have affected the family. The average duration is 1 hour.
If you're not sure this is for you, please feel free to reach out and we can discuss it in more detail.
Price: 100 euros or 2500 czk
GET IN TOUCH
ADDRESS
Prague 8, Czech Republic
I am always available for online sessions and sometimes even do home visits.