My name is Jana Markova, and I am a Mental Health Professional based in Prague, specialized in Early Childhood.
I offer individual play- and movement-based therapy for children experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties, anxiety, challenges with emotional regulation, attention and impulse control, as well as the effects of early relational stress or trauma.
In my work, I combine principles of non-directive therapeutic play, sandplay techniques, and expressive movement-based approaches. My work is intuitive and integrative, aiming to meet the unique needs of each individual child.
Collateral meetings with parents are an integral part of the therapeutic process and are included as part of the treatment.
Some therapy sessions may be partially covered by VZP health insurance through their mental health program, which offers reimbursement of up to CZK 500 per session for up to 10 sessions. I am happy to discuss the details during our first meeting.
I work in English, Czech, and French.
Who am I?
My name is Jana Markova. Although I am originally from Prague, I have spent 11 years living abroad—first in France and later in the United States.
I received my mental health education through the Master’s program in Dance/Movement Therapy at Pratt Institute in New York City, a place where I spent six formative years and which remains very close to my heart.
I have been working with diverse child populations since 2019. As a Mental Health Clinician at University Settlement, I worked with preschool children affected by trauma. I also supported children with ASD, ADHD, and developmental delays at the Joan Fenichel Therapeutic Nursery at the League School in Brooklyn. In addition, I collaborated for several years with the non-profit organization POW! – Power of We!, creating free enrichment programs for children of all ages and backgrounds.
Currently, I work in collaboration with the pediatric occupational therapy center Fyzio Aktiv, where I provide individual therapy sessions and co-lead therapeutic groups.
