EMDR Therapy for Anxiety in New York
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EMDR Therapy for Anxiety in New York *
I offer EMDR therapy to women throughout New York via secure teletherapy. Working online allows for consistency, flexibility and care that fits into real life, without sacrificing depth or connection
You’ve tried so much and you’re still not where you want to be.
You’re ready to stop waiting for relief and start feeling more grounded in your life
On the outside you have it all together
Your mind is always scanning for signs that you’ve upset someone.
You replay conversations and meetings, wondering if you said the wrong thing. Relaxing feels hard, you’re always on, always anticipating. You say “yes” even when your body clearly says “no.”
Even after doing all the “right” things to manage anxiety, you may still feel burnt out, depleted, and stuck.
As an EMDR therapist in New York, I help women gently process what their nervous system has been carrying. The goal is to feel calmer, grounded, and more connected to yourself.
+ on the inside you are falling apart
I can help you reconnect to yourself again
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York with advanced training in EMDR.
I work with women who function well outwardly but feel unsettled, stuck, and overwhelmed. With a decade of clinical experience, I help clients make sense of their inner world and move toward change in a way that feels steady and realistic. My work is grounded in whole-body awareness, acceptance, and respect.
At the heart of my approach is the belief that your responses make sense given what you’ve lived through. I don’t see your patterns or behaviors as flaws, they are signs of a system doing its best to keep you safe.
Outside of my clinical work, I value slowing down, being present with my family, and creating space for reflection. These values shape how I show up in therapy: grounded, attuned, and deeply respectful of your process.
Hi, I’m Lisa
Who I work with
Therapy for women who appear to have it all together but feel overwhelmed inside.
I work with women across New York State who are capable and deeply self-aware.
Yet internally, they may feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. Many have tried therapy before but still find themselves stuck in patterns that insight alone can’t shift.
EMDR therapy is for women ready for change that feels embodied, grounded, and lasting, not forced.
Specialities
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Anxiety Therapy
You look calm and capable on the outside. Internally, your mind rarely stops scanning, planning, or second-guessing.
This is anxiety therapy for high-functioning women whose nervous systems are stuck in overdrive, even when life appears “fine.”
Together, we work beneath the surface of symptoms. The goal is to help your body learn safety, not just your mind understand it.
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Highly Attuned Women
You feel everything deeply, your own emotions and everyone else’s.
As a highly sensitive or empathic woman, you may absorb stress, overextend yourself, or struggle with boundaries while still appearing strong and self-aware.
Our work helps your nervous system learn what’s yours and what isn’t. Together we build emotional boundaries and turn sensitivity into strength, not overwhelm.
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Motherhood & Postpartum
Becoming a mother is profound, beautiful, and often disorienting.
You may be navigating postpartum anxiety, identity shifts, intrusive thoughts, or the invisible pressure to “handle it all.” Therapy offers a grounded space to recalibrate.
I support mothers in processing the intensity of this transition so they can feel more stable, connected, and emotionally resourced.
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EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy helps your nervous system process experiences that still drive anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or self-doubt.
Instead of only talking about patterns, we work directly with the emotional memories and body-based responses that keep them in place.
This approach creates deeper, more lasting change, especially for high-achieving women who feel stuck despite insight.
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EMDR Intensives
EMDR intensives offer a focused, accelerated approach to healing.
Rather than spreading the work across months of weekly sessions, we dedicate extended time to process specific themes or core wounds in a structured, supportive format.
Intensives are ideal for women who feel motivated, ready for depth, and seeking meaningful change in a shorter timeframe.
You don’t have to hold it all together here
clarity begins with a conversation
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process experiences that continue to affect you in the present. Instead of only talking about symptoms, EMDR works with how memories are stored in the brain and body. As a result, experiences feel less intense and become easier to integrate over time.
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While EMDR therapy is central to my practice, I don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, I integrate EMDR with trauma-informed therapy, nervous system regulation, and somatic techniques to support your unique needs. Some sessions focus on processing anxiety or past experiences, while others emphasize grounding, insight, and emotional stabilization.
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No. You don’t need a single traumatic event to benefit from EMDR therapy. Anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and chronic overwhelm often develop from repeated stress or emotionally demanding experiences over time. Because of this, EMDR therapy can help process these patterns, even when there isn’t a clear or obvious trauma.
Click here to learn more about why you do not need trauma to start EMDR therapy.
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No. EMDR therapy does not require you to share every detail of your experiences. Instead, we move at a pace that feels manageable, and you remain in control of what you choose to share. Throughout the process, safety, consent, and collaboration are central to our work together.
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Yes. Many people seek EMDR therapy for anxiety, especially when anxiety is connected to past experiences, chronic stress, or relational patterns. EMDR helps the brain process these experiences, which can reduce emotional reactivity and support a greater sense of calm, even when anxiety has been present for a long time.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The length of EMDR therapy varies based on your goals, history, and what you’re navigating. Some clients focus on anxiety treatment, while others seek longer-term support. We regularly check in to ensure therapy remains intentional, useful, and aligned with your needs.
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The first EMDR session is a chance to slow down and get oriented. We’ll discuss what’s bringing you to therapy, your goals, and what support has or hasn’t worked in the past. There’s no need to prepare. Sessions move at a pace that feels comfortable and collaborative.
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My practice is intentionally focused on depth, safety, and individualized care. I combine EMDR therapy with nervous system-informed anxiety support, moving at a pace that honors your capacity and lived experience. The goal isn’t just symptom relief. It’s helping you feel steadier, more connected, and less alone in what you’re carrying.
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EMDR therapy for anxiety in New York helps the brain and body process unresolved experiences. It’s especially helpful for those who understand their patterns intellectually but still feel stuck emotionally or physically.
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Virtual EMDR therapy in New York works just like in-person sessions, using a secure telehealth platform.
Virtual EMDR therapy for anxiety in New York uses guided eye movements, tapping, or audio tones to process stress and trauma effectively. Clients enjoy the flexibility and comfort of online sessions, which research shows can be just as effective as in-person EMDR for anxiety, trauma, and overwhelm.