Art Therapy in Westchester

Creative Arts Therapy in Eastchester, NY and New Jersey

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Welcome! I’m Emily, a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and Anxiety & Trauma Specialist in Westchester.

I specialize in helping women and parents break free from unhelpful relational patterns with themselves, and others. As an Art Therapist, I’m a Masters-level Licensed mental health professionals with extensive training in Art Therapy and Psychotherapy.

I’m a NY Licensed Creative Arts Therapists (LCAT) and Nationally Registered Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) with over 16-years of clinical experience providing art and “talk” therapy for adults struggling with anxiety and trauma.

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What is Art Therapy?

Art Therapy is a form of psychotherapy involving creative self expression through art making with the assistance of an Art Therapist.

It’s a therapeutic practice that uses creativity to promote emotional well-being and healing. Art therapy provides a unique and powerful approach to mental wellness.

What can Art Therapy help with?

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Art therapy is a powerful form of psychotherapy. Art therapy can help with a wide range of emotional, psychological, relational, and neurological challenges. It is not about artistic skill—it's about using the creative process to:

  • Access “hard to reach” emotions

  • Strengthen resilience

  • Move beyond the limits of words to access deeper parts of yourself

  • Calm the nervous system

  • Gain insight and perspective

  • Build confidence and sense-of-self

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What does therapy look like with an Art Therapist?

During an art therapy session, clients engage in making art, guided by a licensed art therapist. We’ll explore themes and insights in response to your creative exploration. Sometimes, you may only want to talk, that’s okay too!

Often times, I’ll infuse art therapy with evidence-based “talk” therapy techniques such as; EMDR, DBT Skills and Mindfulness. This collaborative process fosters greater emotion regulation, awareness, and personal growth.