Dana Carretta-Stein, M.S., LMHC.
Trauma, Anxiety, and Parenting Therapist
Westchester, NY | In-Person Therapy in Scarsdale/Eastchester and Virtual EMDR in NY, CT, and FL
You Deserve Real Relief from Anxiety and Trauma
If you are searching for a trauma therapist in Westchester, NY or an experienced EMDR therapist in Scarsdale, you may be feeling frustrated that traditional talk therapy has not created lasting change.
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I specialize in helping adults overcome anxiety, complex trauma, dissociation, chronic stress, and parenting challenges by addressing the root of symptoms, not just managing them.
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As a trauma-informed therapist in Westchester County, I focus on helping you experience real, sustainable relief so you can feel calmer, more connected, and more fulfilled in your life.
Who I Support
As an anxiety and trauma therapist in Westchester, I work with:
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Adults motivated to overcome anxiety, depression, or chronic stress who have not found relief with traditional talk therapy
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Survivors of childhood trauma, complex PTSD, and dissociative disorders
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Parents who want to break cycles of generational trauma and improve their relationship with their children
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First responders seeking a safe space to process intense or cumulative stress
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Individuals struggling with panic attacks, emotional overwhelm, or nervous system dysregulation
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Many of my clients are high-functioning but internally exhausted. They want more than coping skills. They want freedom from what continues to trigger them.
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Free Trauma & Healing Resources
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Download Dana’s free educational resources offering insight for therapists and individuals navigating trauma healing.
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How I Work
No two individuals are alike, so my approach is flexible and deeply personalized.
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As an EMDR therapist in Westchester, I use a trauma-informed lens to connect present-day symptoms to the experiences and memories where they began. We focus on understanding what happened to you, not what is wrong with you.
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My work may include:
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As an EMDRIA Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant, EMDR is central to my work. I use EMDR to process traumatic memories, reduce panic and anxiety symptoms, and help the nervous system reset.
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Ego State and Parts Work
To address complex trauma and dissociation with safety and precision.
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Polyvagal Theory and Attachment-Based Approaches
To understand nervous system patterns and relationship dynamics that keep you stuck.
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Neurofeedback and Mindfulness Strategies
To decrease anxiety, stress, and dissociation while strengthening regulation.
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I combine humor, attunement, and direct guidance because healing requires both safety and forward movement.
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As a complex trauma therapist in New York, I am passionate about helping clients achieve meaningful results, often in a shorter time frame than traditional therapy alone.
What Clients Often Notice
Clients working with a trauma and EMDR therapist in Westchester often describe:
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Significant reduction in anxiety and panic symptoms
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Less emotional reactivity to past trauma
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Improved parenting confidence and connection
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Decreased dissociation and overwhelm
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Greater clarity and emotional resilience
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A deeper sense of peace and fulfillment
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Healing from trauma is not easy work, but it is possible with the right approach.
Education, Licensure, and Advanced Training
Dana Carretta-Stein earned her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Pace University.
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She holds licenses in:
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New York – Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
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Connecticut – Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
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Florida – Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
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Dana is EMDRIA Certified and an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, with advanced training in the treatment of complex trauma and dissociative disorders.
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In addition to working directly with clients, Dana provides EMDR consultation and supervision to therapists seeking certification and advanced competency in EMDR therapy.
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She also serves as the Regional Coordinator for the Westchester EMDRIA Regional Network, actively contributing to the EMDR professional community.
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Beyond her clinical work, Dana is the founder of Let’s Bully Cancer, Inc., a nonprofit organization supporting low-income families seeking life-saving treatment for their dogs.
Get Started
I offer in-person therapy in Scarsdale NY, Westchester County and virtual EMDR therapy for residents of New York, Connecticut, and Florida.
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If you are looking for an experienced EMDR therapist in Westchester, support for parenting and generational trauma, or relief from chronic anxiety and trauma symptoms, I invite you to reach out.
You do not have to navigate this alone.
