Children
Therapy, social skills, and academic guidance to set children up for healthy, happy lives.
Learn moreHakshiva provides professional mental health, educational support, and mentoring programs to help children, teens, and families navigate emotional and academic challenges.
Empowering Beit Shemesh youth since 2005.
Rebuilding bonds and creating healthier futures.
Guiding and supporting students every week.
A safe, non-judgmental space for at-risk teens.
Our services are tailored to address the unique needs of different groups in our community.
Therapy, social skills, and academic guidance to set children up for healthy, happy lives.
Learn moreOutreach programs, emotional support, and a drop-in center providing a judgment-free zone.
Learn moreSpecialized integration support to help youth adjust emotionally and socially to their new homes.
Learn moreParenting workshops and relationship therapy to build strong, supportive family foundations.
Learn moreDiscover the specialized services we offer to help youth and families heal, grow, and achieve their full potential.
Our clinic offers highly professional and sensitive psychological care. Staffed by licensed English and Hebrew-speaking social workers and psychologists, we provide a warm space for healing.
Attention difficulties can affect academic, social, and emotional life. Our center provides specialized therapeutic diagnostics, training, and tools to help kids and young adults thrive.
One of our longest running and most requested initiatives. We match kids and teens facing emotional or social struggles with dedicated, trained adult mentors who offer positive role models.
We operate a dedicated drop-in center for Beit Shemesh teens. It provides a warm, informal, and safe space where youth can talk to professional outreach counselors, play games, and connect.
Helping youth overcome educational roadblocks. We assist families with school placements, offer learning support through a dedicated homework center, and provide referrals for learning diagnostics.
A stable household is crucial for a child's development. We provide marriage counseling, parenting workshops, and targeted support to help spouses and parents build harmonious homes.
At Hakshiva, we believe in a holistic, warm, and highly professional approach. These principles guide our work with every child, teen, and family.
Healing starts with a safe, caring relationship. We walk alongside children and parents, creating a supportive space where everyone feels heard and valued.
We don't believe in guessing. We work together to create a personalized, thoughtful plan with clear milestones so you always know where we are going and how we will get there.
We celebrate every step of progress. By looking at real, visible outcomes, we make sure our support is truly helping your child and family thrive.
Our team of licensed therapists and dedicated counselors bring a wealth of professional expertise and deep compassion to support your unique needs.
Every child is a whole world. We customize our therapies—combining emotional support, ADHD coaching, and mentoring—to match their unique strengths and challenges.
We don't work in isolation. We connect with schools, families, and community networks to surround your child with a complete circle of care.
Your tax-deductible donation directly funds therapy scholarships, drop-in center meals, and mentoring materials for families in crisis. Help us build a resilient community.
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A unique program designed for adolescent girls, helping them with their homework and engaging after-school activities in a warm, supportive environment.
Empowering parents with practical tools, strategies, and clinical insights to support children facing attention and executive function challenges.
Our next cohort for Cognitive-Functional training is open, helping children build executive functions and self-regulation skills.
The years between ages 6 and 12 are a significant stage in a child's development. As children navigate increasing academic expectations, peer relationships, emotional growth, and growing independence, they may experience challenges that affect their wellbeing at home, in school, and within their social world.
At Hakshiva Child Parent Clinic, we view these challenges within the broader context of the child's family, relationships, and environment. We believe that meaningful and lasting change occurs when parents are empowered to play an active role in their child's therapeutic process.
Our clinic offers child therapy through a holistic, family-centered model. Rather than focusing solely on the symptoms a child presents, we seek to understand the underlying factors contributing to those difficulties and how they relate to the child's emotional, relational, and developmental needs.
A core principle of our work is that parents are the most important resource in a child's life. By supporting and empowering parents, we help create sustainable change that extends beyond the therapy room and into everyday family life.
Our work places a strong emphasis on attachment, family relationships, and strengthening the parent-child connection as a foundation for healthy development.
Every family begins with a comprehensive intake process led by a managing social worker. During this process, we gather information about family dynamics, attachment patterns, challenges, strengths, and goals. Together with the parents, we develop an individualized treatment plan designed to address the unique needs of the child and family.
When appropriate, we may recommend additional services or develop a coordinated multi-service plan that integrates different therapeutic approaches and professionals. Our goal is always to ensure that each family receives the support that will be most beneficial and effective for their specific circumstances.
Each family is assigned a dedicated Case Manager who coordinates the therapeutic process, facilitates communication among professionals, and helps ensure that everyone is working toward shared goals. Through ongoing staff consultations, supervision, and regular reviews, we maintain a collaborative approach that allows the treatment plan to evolve as the family's needs change.
Our therapeutic plans are tailored to the needs of each child and family and may include a combination of the following services:
Parenting Therapy is a central component of our model. Through a dynamic, attachment-focused approach, we empower parents to better understand their child's needs and become active agents of change within the family. Together, we explore parenting challenges, family relationships, and how parents' own experiences may influence their parenting today, helping them respond with greater awareness, confidence, and intention.
Dyadic Therapy provides a space for parents and children to strengthen their relationship, improve communication, and build secure attachment through guided therapeutic interactions.
Children often communicate most naturally through creative expression. Depending on the child's needs, therapy may include:
We are committed not only to serving individual families but also to strengthening the wider community. Through workshops, seminars, and educational programs for parents, educators, and community members, we aim to increase awareness of children's mental health, promote the value of a holistic therapeutic approach, and reduce the stigma often associated with seeking support.
By empowering parents, strengthening attachment, and working collaboratively with families, we strive to create meaningful and lasting change for children and their families.
Responsible for conducting intake assessments for incoming families in the Child-Parent Clinic and ensuring appropriate therapist placement. Manages staff meetings, supports clinical coordination across the team, and provides supervision to selected staff to maintain consistent, high-quality care aligned with the clinic’s model.
Adolescence is a time of rapid change for teens, involving the pursuit of independence, the testing of boundaries, and the development of decision-making skills. This transition can lead to tension between youth and their parents. A skilled therapist can help bridge this gap. Even when relationship dynamics are positive, a teen may seek a neutral, non-judgmental environment to discuss their experiences and personal issues.
Hakshiva’s in-house clinic offers professional, affordable counseling tailored to the unique makeup of the Beit Shemesh community.
Our observant, English- and Hebrew-speaking therapists understand the lifestyle and values of local families.
Support is available for issues such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, social difficulties, interpersonal conflicts, anger, and family issues.
Modalities used include insight-oriented therapy, CBT, and family therapy.
A dedicated team of over 12 fully supervised therapists supports more than 150 local youth and families.
Clinical progress is often enhanced through collaboration while respecting legal and developmental boundaries. During the initial intake, the approach is determined based on the age of the individual:
For minors, parent involvement is a core component of the therapeutic process. Therapists work with the family to decide on the most effective way to involve parents in supporting the teen's growth.
For those 18 and older, parent involvement is the choice of the individual. They hold the right to determine if, when, and how their parents participate in their care.
Joint sessions with the parent and teen.
Separate parent meetings running concurrently with the individual therapy.
Periodic updates to share progress and discuss practical tools for the home environment.
In some cases, individual therapy for a teen may not be the primary need. Parents of youth of any age may seek guidance on managing challenging situations or strengthening their parenting partnership. Therapists are available to meet weekly with parents to provide a supportive space, helping to build communication skills and foster a peaceful home environment.
Taking the first step can feel daunting, but families do not have to navigate this season alone. Contact the clinic today to speak with the compassionate team and find the right support.
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A tailored management plan created by a Hakshiva expert after a thorough intake review.
Continuous guidance, consistent communication, and professional advice throughout the process.
Cognitive-Functional coaching to build executive functions, self-regulation, and perseverance.
Focused therapy to address emotional difficulties arising from attention and learning challenges.
Social coaching to help children build healthy connections, self-regulate, and achieve social goals.
Partnering with educational staff to ensure a positive and smooth school integration.
Professional workshops for teachers on classroom management and ADHD strategies.
Focused parent workshops providing mutual support, guidance, and practical home strategies.
Adolescence can be challenging. Social pressures, academic demands, and sudden changes in emotions often leave children feeling overwhelmed—especially those facing additional challenges such as Aliyah, learning difficulties, or family instability.
At Hakshiva, we believe no child should face these struggles alone. A caring mentor provides guidance, encouragement, and consistent support, helping children build confidence, strengthen relationships, and succeed both emotionally and academically.
Focused on emotional well-being, this program pairs children with mentors for twice-weekly sessions built around the child’s interests. Whether through music, art, playing games or simply hanging out, children gain a safe and supportive space to grow.
Our school-based mentors provide academic and emotional support directly within the school setting, helping students build confidence and succeed in the classroom.
At Hakshiva, we believe every child deserves a champion. Our mission is to provide the emotional and academic support children need to grow into confident, capable young adults. Through meaningful mentoring relationships, we help turn challenging years into a foundation for lifelong success.
Program Director
Supervises the mentoring program services, coordinates matching processes, and oversees supervisor meetings to ensure high-quality mentoring relationships for local youth.
At Hakshiva, we believe that every child deserves a genuine opportunity to succeed during their school years—and not just academically.
Our experience proves that educational success goes far beyond grades; it is the foundation for self-confidence, emotional wellbeing and paves a smooth path towards life's journey ahead.
We take a unique, comprehensive, and holistic approach, working hand-in-hand with parents, educational staff, and professionals to provide every child with the tools they need to soar as high as possible
We help students overcome academic obstacles by offering a holistic support system. Our homework center pairs children with trained tutors for study skills and academic support.
We also assist parents with school placements, guide them through professional evaluations for learning disabilities, and collaborate closely with teachers and schools.
Our My Space Afternoon Program offers a supportive, warm, and structured environment specifically designed for adolescent girls. We help them transition from school to afternoon hours with guidance, tutoring, and fun afterschool activities.
With the help of dedicated special-education teachers and mentors, girls receive assistance with their homework, participate in social development workshops, and build the confidence they need to succeed academically and emotionally.
The "Golden Triangle" between parents, educational staff, and the child often brings up dilemmas in both relationships and learning.
Our Hotline is here exactly for this
If you have questions about ADHD navigation (including Cog-Fun therapy), school placements, or learning diagnostics, our professional team is here to listen and guide you through the process.
Making Aliya to Israel can bring significant upheaval and changes for children. The language, curriculum, cultural mentality, and study habits are vastly different from their country of origin.
Recognizing the very real challenges faced during the initial years of Aliyah, Hakshiva has served as an anchor and a safe haven for Olim students in schools since 2018.
Around 50 students enjoy two hours of weekly, one-on-one learning within school, led by a remedial teacher who serves as both an emotional and academic anchor.
Dedicated gatherings for the students and their families, providing a containing, embracing, and tailored response to the challenges of Aliyah.
A smooth and optimal integration of the students into the education system, while creating a stable and secure foundation for the entire family.
At Hakshiva, we believe healthy social relationships are the foundation for a productive, fulfilling life. Our Social Skills Coaching equips children with the essential tools to thrive socially, improve communication, and reach their full potential.
Our framework goes beyond surface-level actions to teach the “why” behind social behaviour. By focusing on Social Thinking, we help children understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Our coaches translate abstract social concepts into concrete, actionable skills, helping kids navigate group settings, build lasting friendships, and manage complex peer dynamics.
Each program begins with a comprehensive assessment—including parent/teacher consultations and social observations—to create a tailor-made treatment plan. Supervised by clinical experts and backed by overwhelmingly positive feedback, our goal is to facilitate lasting social success.
Build healthy, lasting friendships.
Navigate group settings with confidence.
Understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Develop a tailor-made plan for long-term success.
Supervises the social skills program, coordinates intake and assessment processes, and designs personalized social coaching plans for children and parents.
Your donation allows us to continue our vital work providing professional therapy, mentoring, and academic development to youth in crisis.
Donations to Hakshiva are tax deductible in the USA under 501(c)(3).
To donate by check, make payable to:
Hakshiva Inc.
Mail to:
Hakshiva c/o Bernath and Rosenberg
126 Spruce Street, Cedarhurst, NY 11516
Donations to Hakshiva are tax-deductible in the UK. Support us securely using Stripe.
We accept vouchers and payments from charity funds (such as Achisomach).
Registered Charity Number:
1145097
Please contact office to coordinate:
office@hakshiva.org
Donations to Hakshiva are tax deductible in Israel under Section 46 (סעיף 46).
Make payable to: Hakshiva Leyaldei Yisrael
Mail to: Nachal Sorek 14, Ramat Beit Shemesh
To donate in other currencies, please call the office at 02-992-5152 or email office@hakshiva.org
Have questions? Want to schedule an intake or learn more about volunteering? Reach out to our compassionate team today.
Nachal Sorek 14, Ramat Beit Shemesh Alef, Israel
02-992-5152 (Intake / General Enquiries)
office@hakshiva.org
