Anxiety Therapy in Westchester, NY | Virtual EMDR Therapy

Anxiety therapy for adults feeling stuck in stress or panic. Virtual EMDR therapy serving Westchester County, New York, and clients in NY, NJ & FL.

When anxiety feels automatic—not logical

Anxiety doesn’t always show up as constant worry. For many people, it lives in the body—tightness, restlessness, racing thoughts, or sudden waves of panic that seem to come out of nowhere.

You might understand your anxiety intellectually. You know why it’s happening. And yet, your nervous system doesn’t seem to get the message.

Anxiety therapy can help you move out of survival mode and into a steadier, calmer way of living—without endlessly analyzing the past or managing symptoms forever.

Serene scene to improve anxiety symptoms in counseling for anxiety in Westchester, NY — What Brings People to Anxiety Therapy?

Many of my clients are capable, thoughtful women who function well on the outside but feel chronically tense or overwhelmed inside.
You might recognize yourself if you:
Feel constantly on edge or “wired,” even when things are going well
Experience panic attacks or sudden spikes of anxiety
Struggle to relax, rest, or shut your mind off
Notice physical anxiety symptoms like a racing heart, tight chest, or shallow breathing
Overthink decisions and still feel unsure
Feel stuck in survival mode despite trying coping strategies or talk therapy
You don’t need to experience all of these for anxiety therapy to be helpful.

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Anxiety isn’t a failure—it’s a nervous system response

Anxiety isn’t your enemy. It’s a protective system that’s working overtime.
When stress or fear responses become automatic, insight alone often isn’t enough to create change. That’s because anxiety lives not just in thoughts—but in the nervous system.
This is where a more body-based, nervous-system-focused approach can make a real difference.

How anxiety can show up

Anxiety looks different for everyone, but common patterns include:

Overthinking and mental looping
Your mind feels busy and alert, constantly scanning for what could go wrong.

Panic responses
Sudden waves of fear or physical symptoms that feel intense and unpredictable.

Chronic tension or hyper-alertness
Even when life feels stable, your body stays braced or keyed up.

Avoidance
You begin organizing your life around what feels safest—often at the cost of freedom or ease.

Dr. Minerva’s approach to anxiety therapy

My work focuses on helping your nervous system respond differently—not just helping you manage symptoms.

I use EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS), two evidence-based approaches that work directly with how anxiety is stored and activated in the body.

EMDR helps reduce anxiety and panic responses that feel automatic or out of your control by updating how your brain and nervous system process stress.

IFS helps you relate to anxiety with more clarity and compassion, rather than fighting or trying to “get rid of it.”

Together, these approaches support meaningful, lasting change—without endless analysis.

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Woman wearing glasses, with chin in hand smiling. She looks relaxed after anxiety therapy in Westchester, NY — What Anxiety Therapy Can Help You Feel

Over time, clients often notice they are able to:
Feel calmer and more grounded in their bodies
Respond to stress with less reactivity
Think more clearly without constant mental looping
Sleep more restfully
Trust themselves and their decisions again
Feel more present in their daily lives
The goal isn’t to eliminate anxiety entirely—it’s to stop living at its mercy.

Anxiety therapy in Westchester, NY — offered virtually

I provide virtual anxiety therapy to clients in Westchester County, including Scarsdale, Harrison, and Mamaroneck, as well as across New York, New Jersey, and Florida.

Virtual therapy allows you to receive focused, high-quality care from the comfort and privacy of your own space.

A note on fit

This work may be a good fit if you’re seeking:

Anxiety or panic-focused therapy
A nervous-system-based approach
Therapy that feels intentional rather than open-ended

This practice may not be the right fit if you’re looking for:

Primarily CBT or skills-only treatment
Long-term exploratory trauma therapy
Evening or weekend appointments

Clear boundaries help ensure therapy is effective and sustainable.

Frequently Asked Questions

EMDR works by helping the nervous system process stress responses that keep anxiety feeling automatic. Rather than focusing only on thoughts, it helps the body respond with more flexibility and calm.
No. Many people understand their anxiety intellectually, but the body holds stress responses in ways that aren’t always obvious. Part of the work is gently identifying what your nervous system is reacting to—often through sensations, emotions, or memories that become clearer as therapy unfolds.
Yes. All anxiety therapy sessions are offered virtually for clients in New York, New Jersey, and Florida, including Westchester County. Virtual therapy allows for focused, effective work from the comfort of your own space.
Yes. EMDR is often effective for anxiety and panic, especially when symptoms feel involuntary or triggered by stress, past experiences, or body-based reactions. The goal is to help your nervous system respond with more flexibility and calm.
Everyone’s process is different. This work is designed to be intentional and contained, rather than open-ended. We regularly check in on progress and adjust the approach based on your goals and how your nervous system responds.