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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….
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Our Child-Focused Specialties
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Anxiety & Worry
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Depression & Self-Esteem
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Trauma & PTSD
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Neurodivergent Youth
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Coping with Change
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ADHD
Expert care tailored for your child
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.
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.
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.