Specialized Modalities
Psychotherapy, consultation and workplace wellness rooted in Art Therapy
Art therapy is a creative form of psychotherapy that helps people move beyond the limits of words and logic to access insights, and foster healing. Through creative expression, you can process emotions, calm the nervous system, and gain new perspectives. Art Therapy may involve techniques such as painting, drawing, sculpting or collage.
Mindfulness-Based therapy is an approach that uses mindfulness practices to help people become aware of and accepting of their thoughts and feelings without judgment. It involves becoming softly aware of thoughts, and emotions with a sense of curiosity and compassion. This may entail breath work, somatic awareness, and meditation,
DBT is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy that effectively teaches people how to manage intense emotions, build healthier relationships, and tolerate distress through a skills-based approach to therapy. DBT continues to be the gold standard for treating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), suicidal ideation, and self-harm.
EMDR therapy helps people resolve traumatic memories, and address symptoms of anxiety and traumatic stress. Through guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation, EMDR helps the brain reprocess painful memories in a structured way that reduces their emotional intensity. EMDR therapy can lead to significant relief from symptoms, promoting emotional regulation and resilience.
The Nurtured Heart Approach® (NHA) to Behavior Intervention & Behavior Change
The Nurtured Heart Approach is a therapeutic method that focuses on creating connected relationships, emphasizing positive behavior, and transforming difficult behavioral experiences. The approach is designed for teaches, parents and caregivers to address disruptive behaviors in children and teens.
Trauma-Informed Education
Trauma-informed education (also know as psycho-education) is an educational therapeutic approach that teaches survivors, families, and providers about the physical and psychological effects of trauma to promote well-being. It normalizes trauma reactions as survival mechanisms, helps identify triggers, and empowers individuals through knowledge to reduce shame, fostering safety and resilience
A Better Path Forward
Infusing Art Therapy with proven therapeutic methods to enhance wellness
Emily Davenport is a NY & NJ licensed board-certified Art Therapist, published author, supervisor, parent of three, and mental wellness expert.
Drawing on her background in school-based mental health, trauma treatment, and program development, she specializes in anxiety and trauma therapy, consultation, and workplace wellness initiatives.
With over 16-years of clinical experience, she integrates evidence-based approaches with behavior modification principals, mindfulness, and Art Therapy to create a non-pathologizing approach to wellbeing.
