Art Therapy + EMDR + Verbal Therapy for Anxiety, Trauma, and Eating Disorders.
We specialize in working with women, the LGBTQIA+ community, and young creative professionals. We also treat adolescents with eating disorders.
OUR ETHOS
We approach therapy from an anti-oppressive, culturally aware, feminist perspective. We consider these principles to be the foundation of our work, and we are committed to helping our clients find fortitude in an increasingly uncertain world.
What We Treat
All of us have experienced some degree of anxiety, and too many of us have experienced trauma. We’re here to provide uniquely beneficial treatments for both, or anything else you may be coping with. We’re also proud to provide eating disorder treatment for adolescents and adults.
Anxiety
It is often said that depression is what we feel when we’ve experienced something painful, and anxiety is the fear that we’ll experience it again. Who among us can’t relate to those feelings? We’re here to lessen the intensity of those emotions, while also guiding and supporting you as you gain insight from them.
Trauma
Thankfully, we now live in a world where traumatic experiences – whether single-event traumas or repeated, attachment-based traumas – are far better understood, and therefore far better treated. EMDR is a body-based treatment, and art therapy taps into the unconscious, making each approach uniquely well suited to healing from trauma.
Eating Disorders
An eating disorder often arises from numerous sources, both internal and external. Therefore, we take a holistic approach to treating them, considering both the unique personal circumstances and the cultural, familial, and systemic factors that may have contributed to disordered eating habits. We are opposed to fatphobia and focus on health at every size.
How We Treat
01
Art Therapy
Art therapy is a psychotherapy modality in which the client creates art in the context of a therapy session, so that both verbal and visual expression can be used for healing. Art making taps into the unconscious, allowing things that are difficult to verbally articulate rise to the surface.
02
EMDR
EMDR utilizes bilateral body stimulation to access whole neural networks that have been created due to a traumatic experience. This means that we use body tapping or eye movements to access, and then shift, those networks into a more peaceful and healed place.
03
Verbal Therapy
Sometimes we just need to talk things out. Our therapists are trained in various verbal psychotherapy modalities, including DBT, CBT, narrative therapy, and others; we also incorporate verbal therapy in our art therapy and EMDR sessions.
Our Team
Adrienne Figueiredo, MA, LCAT
Brooklyn North was founded by Adrienne Figueiredo, MA, LCAT. Adrienne has over 15 years of experience as a therapist, and has so enjoyed helping clients connect to who they are and what they want. As a professor in NYU’s graduate art therapy program, she’s thrilled to also be teaching young art therapists and moving the field forward. Adrienne’s first career was as an artist, so she is also well aware of both the difficulties and joys of pursuing a creative path.
Jennifer Warpool, MA, LCAT, ATR-BC
Jennifer employs a holistic and personalized approach to therapy. She incorporates integrative, collaborative, trauma-informed techniques and evidence-based methods, drawing from psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness strategies, all enhanced by the transformative power of art therapy. She is skilled in addressing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, ADHD, interpersonal conflicts, and parent coaching.
Emily Hardy, MA, MPS, LCAT, ATR-BC
Emily is creative arts therapist specializing in trauma-focused care, including EMDR and complex PTSD treatment. With a deep commitment to fostering resilience and healing, she integrates art therapy, mindfulness, and other evidence-based approaches to support individuals of all ages on their journey toward emotional well-being. She has extensive experience running therapy groups, developing workshops, and facilitating spaces for personal growth and collective healing. Emily also designs and manages health and well-being programs, collaborating with organizations and community groups to promote mental health accessibility and holistic care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are the sessions?
Our art and verbal psychotherapy sessions are typically 45 minutes; EMDR sessions are typically 55 minutes.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes! Most of our sessions are conducted via a secure telehealth platform. We do have some in person availability as well.
What happens in an art therapy session?
In an art therapy session, you will be creating art while talking to your therapist. They may give you guidance on what to create, or it may be free form; either way, your therapist will be talking with you & guiding you throughout.
Do I have to make art?
No! You can choose to make art every week, on occasion, or never at all. You and your therapist will determine what the best course of treatment will be.
What if I’m not an artist?
Anyone can do art therapy – absolutely no artistic skill is required. Art therapy is much more focused on the process, not the product; this means that the process of making the artwork is much more important than the end result.
What happens in an EMDR session?
Your therapist will first explore your trauma history with you so they can focus treatment accordingly. Then the sessions will consist of either you tapping your upper arms or watching a screen as dots pass by in order to access the trauma-based neural network. We know this can sound odd! Please don’t hesitate to reach out and we can provide much more information.
How much do sessions cost?
45 minute sessions are $250, and 55 minute sessions are $275.
Do you accept insurance?
We are proud to be paneled with Aetna, Cigna, and Healthfirst, and enjoy serving folks on Medicaid. However, we are only able to reserve a certain number of slots for insurance clients, so please reach out to inquire if we have that availability. Please also note that many insurances offer benefits for out of network providers!
What is your cancellation policy?
In you have to cancel less than 24 hours before your appointment, you will be charged the full session fee. This is due our inability to offer the slot to another client.
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