Naomi Tokatly
Art Therapist & Counsellor
I am an art therapist with a Master’s degree in Art Therapy from the University of Haifa. I work primarily with children in kindergarten and elementary school, supporting their emotional, social, and developmental needs.
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About me
My name is Naomi. I am a 29-year-old art therapist with a strong background in working with children with diverse emotional and developmental needs. I hold a Master’s degree in Art Therapy from the University of Haifa.
Over the past three years, I worked as a behavioral specialist and inclusion facilitator for children with special needs in schools, supporting both their academic and social integration. I also led art groups for children with special needs, as well as groups in schools and kindergartens. During my training as an art therapist, I completed internships in an ASD kindergarten and in a therapeutic center for children with emotional difficulties.
In October 2024, I moved to Berlin and continued to work with children through art therapy. I also run a private art therapy studio that offers a bright, warm, and safe environment for children. With a wide range of art materials and opportunities for both creative work and play, the space allows children to express themselves freely and explore their inner world in ways that feel comfortable and engaging.
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Location:
Media Gallery
Approach
My therapeutic approach is child-centered, creative, and supportive. I believe that children often communicate and process their experiences through play and creativity, and that art provides a natural and accessible language for expressing emotions that may be difficult to verbalize.
In therapy, I aim to create a safe and trusting environment where children can explore their inner world through art, play, and creative activities. In my clinic, children can choose between different forms of expression, including art materials, games, and imaginative play with costumes. This flexibility allows each child to find the way that feels most comfortable and meaningful for them.
Together, we use the creative process to better understand the child’s experiences, challenges, and strengths. Through this process, children can develop emotional awareness, self-expression, confidence, and new ways of coping with difficulties.
Experience
Art Therapist Linden Global Learning Solutions – Berlin, Germany 2025 – Present Providing art therapy sessions for children in educational settings, supporting emotional expression, social development, and coping skills through creative processes.
1:1 School Assistant BBIS Primary School – Berlin, Germany 2025 – Present Supporting a child with special needs in an inclusive classroom environment, assisting with social integration, emotional regulation, and participation in school activities.
Art Workshops Instructor Kumsitz Berlin – Berlin, Germany 2025 – Present Leading creative workshops for children and groups, using art as a tool for expression, creativity, and community building.
Special Education Inclusion Specialist Maa’galim Program – Israel 2023–2024 Supported the social integration of a child with ASD in a classroom.
Art Instructor for Children Tel Aviv Municipality Art Community Center – Tel Aviv, Israel 2023–2024 Taught art classes and creative workshops for children in community programs.
Art Education Manager & Assistant Curator Children’s Gallery, Bat Yam Museum of Art – Bat Yam, Israel 2022–2024 Developed and led educational art programs for children and families and assisted with curatorial and educational activities.
Art Educator Tel Aviv Museum of Art – Tel Aviv, Israel 2022–2024 Facilitated art-based educational programs and workshops for children and school groups.
Education
M.A. in Creative Arts Therapies – Visual Art (Art Therapy) School of Creative Arts Therapies, University of Haifa – Haifa, Israel 2022–2024 Graduated with honors. The program included clinical training in therapeutic settings with children. • Clinical internship at a communication kindergarten for children on the autism spectrum (Holon). • Practicum at a regional therapeutic support center working with children with emotional challenges (Givatayim).
Supplementary Studies in Psychology Shiluv Center, Israel 2021–2022 Completed prerequisite psychology studies required for admission to the Art Therapy Master’s program.
B.A. in Art History University of Haifa – Haifa, Israel Graduated in 2021
Services
Individual Session
Insurances
