Therapy for Anxiety in Westchester

Anxiety Treatment for Teens & Adults in Eastchester New York

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You can’t heal anxiety by simply talking about it.

Anxiety lives in the mind AND body. That’s why I offer holistic anxiety therapy combining cognitive, creative and mind-body methods to address anxiety symptoms that are deeply rooted in your nervous system.

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I specialize in holistic and evidence-based techniques to treat anxiety:

  • Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

  • Art Therapy

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills

I help teens and adults address these Anxiety symptoms:

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  • Social Anxiety Disorder

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder

  • Panic attacks

  • Worry, restlessness, and indecisiveness

  • Parental Stress, Burnout and Toxic Stress

  • Physical symptoms of anxiety such as headaches, and body tension

Hi! I'm Emily Davenport.

Hi! I'm Emily Davenport.

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I’m a Licensed Board-Certified Art Therapist who specializes in holistic Anxiety therapy for teens, adults and parents.

I hold over 14-years of clinical experience supporting folks who struggle with anxiety and traumatic stress. My approach integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Art Therapy to foster well-being.

Now, a little bit of neuroscience. In order to heal anxiety, you need to access your "emotional brain.”

Your emotional brain, or limbic system, is responsible for processing emotions and triggering the body's stress response. When the limbic system becomes overactive, it can lead to chronic conditions like anxiety.

Those who experience chronic stress, anxiety and trauma are often stuck in a shutdown freeze mode.

My approach helps you regulate and heal your nervous system through creative and body-based therapy.

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Art Therapy: A missing link in anxiety treatment.

Art Therapy is a type of psychotherapy involving creative self expression through various art making materials.

Art Therapy acts as a bridge between your mind and body, allowing you to access pathways that contribute to anxiety.

Through guided art making and talk therapy, individuals work towards resolving underlying stressors, practicing coping strategies, and actively soothing anxiety and stress.

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What do Anxiety Therapy sessions look like?

You do not need to be “artistic” or “creative” to benefit from my approach (really).

I offer creative, body-based, and talk therapy interventions to help you access the root of anxiety and heal it. We’ll make art, and practice evidence-based therapy techniques in addition to talking.

You don’t need to “make art” in every session. However, we will offer the option of therapeutic art making as a tool to help you address anxiety

Are you ready to heal your anxiety?

Traditional talk therapy focuses solely on our “thinking” brain. Art Therapy and mind-body modalities help you access the root of anxiety.

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You can take charge of your anxiety today!

I’m here to help you set up an appointment and answer any questions!