Art Therapy & Psychotherapy for Children & Teens


Midtown Manhattan & Eastchester, New York

Creative mental health care for children and teens.

At Davenport Creative Arts Therapy, our licensed Art therapists blend art therapy with evidence-based therapy techniques. We specialize in supporting children, teens and their families.

What Parents are Saying….

  • "It was a difficult process in finding an available child therapist as well as having my wife being comfortable with the process. My child has felt more comfortable around other kids and other family members."

    -Parent of verified client

  • "We loved working with Davenport Creative Arts Therapy! Our therapist was patient, receptive and worked well with our child, and understood the needs of the family and applied her knowledge to her sessions with our child. We will definitely recommend the practice to our friends."

    -Parent of verified client

  • “My child experienced issues due to a difficult divorce. Our work with Emily has greatly helped my child become better able to express her feelings and needs so that she feels safe, happy and loved. I am grateful for Emily’s patient and calm manner and ability to focus sharply on the needs of my child.”

    -Parent of verified client

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Our Art Therapists specialize in treating a range of issues including:

  • Anxiety

  • Social Skills challenges

  • Acting-out-behaviors

  • Anger Outbursts

  • ADHD

  • Navigating Change

  • Traumatic Stress

  • Depression and Low-Mood

At Davenport Creative Arts Therapy, our approach is:

Approachable

Our friendly Therapists use Art Therapy to help reluctant therapy-goers feel safe and at ease right away. Clients don’t even need to talk to benefit from our approach!

Evidence-Based

We infused Art Therapy with evidence-based therapies such as; Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills (DBT) and The Nurtured Heart Approach (NHA).

Effective

We’ve helped hundreds of children and teens find lasting relief. Families consistently endorse our services as noted in our reviews and testimonials.

Creative

Verbalizing complex emotions and experiences can be challenging. Children and teens naturally express themselves through creativity and metaphor. We speak that language, and use it to help kids reach their fullest potential.

We help Children and Teens by offering cutting-edge therapy

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  • Art Therapy is a type of psychotherapy involving creative self expression through various art making materials, and techniques, within a therapeutic relationship. You do not need to be “artistic” in order to experience the benefits of art therapy.

    Traditional talk therapy has limitations. When we create art, we utilize a different part of our brain that cannot be accessed when we simply talk in therapy.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of structured psychotherapy that focuses on identifying and changing the automatic negative thoughts, and beliefs that can contribute to emotional difficulties such as depression, and anxiety. CBT helps replace unhelpful thoughts with more helpful ones, and addresses distortions, or inaccurate beliefs about oneself.

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy that effectively addresses how to manage intense emotions, build relationships, and tolerate distress through a skills-based approach to therapy. DBT was originally designed to treat Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). It continues to be the gold standard for treating BPD, suicidal ideation, and self-harm.

  • The Nurtured Heart Approach® (NHA) is a therapeutic method developed by Howard Glasser to help children and adults with challenging behaviors. It is behavior inspiration, instead of behavior management. The approach focuses on creating connected relationships, emphasizing positive behavior, and transforming difficult experiences.

3 Benefits of Art Therapy

Stress Reduction

Art Therapy is proven to reduce stress levels in the body such as cortisol Research Link. Art Therapy can be a regulating and engaging way to experience therapy.

Communication and Coping Skills

Art therapy can improve communication skills by offering alternative ways to express thoughts and emotions. Art Therapy helps individuals develop healthy coping mechanisms and problem-solving skills to navigate challenges more effectively.

Emotional Regulation:

Art therapy provides a safe outlet for individuals to express and process complex emotions. Through the art making process, clients can learn to regulate intense and otherwise overwhelming emotions that are difficult to verbalize.

We are NY Licensed and Nationally Board-Certified Art Therapists.

We are New York State Licensed Creative Arts Therapists, and Board-Certified Art Therapists. We hold additional post- graduate training in evidence-based talk therapy methods and have the tools, skills and knowledge to help your child create lasting positive change. Parenting is hard. You don’t need to do it alone.

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Our Child-Focused Specialties

  • Teen BIPOC girl looking at computer looking depressed and anxious; therapy for anxiety

    Anxiety & Worry

  • Child looking at therapist portraying feelings of depression and anxiety; therapy for depression and self esteem

    Depression & Self-Esteem

  • Black Teen girl in field of flowers looking at therapist feeling depressed and anxious; therapy for trauma and therapy for ptsd

    Trauma & PTSD

  • BIPOC teen girls in hats looking at therapist feeling happy with friends; therapy for neurodiversity

    Neurodivergent Youth

  • Coping with Change

  • ADHD

Expert care tailored for your child

child in child art therapy session with art therapist in NY

Our Art Therapists are passionate about harnessing the magic of creativity to help children unlock their fullest potential.

Verbalizing complex emotions can be challenging. Art Therapy provides a safe and non-judgmental space where children can communicate their feelings, thoughts, and experiences through visual expression complimented with evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapies.

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Convenient therapy in Eastchester and Manhattan.

Our child and teen therapists offer approachable therapy through online teletherapy across New York State and in-person in Eastchester and Midtown Manhattan.

Our treatment emphasizes skill-building, aimed at addressing immediate challenges while equipping young individuals with lifelong tools to confidently tackle future obstacles.

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We’re here to support you. Start your journey with us.

We are here to answer any questions and help you get set up with a highly-qualified therapist who can truly and deeply help.