All Therapists are currently accepting new clients!
Welcome to the Community!
Creating a safe space for people, from all walks of life, who are seeking support and compassion.
We are so excited to welcome you into our community and look forward to working together to find a path that feels right to you. At Water & Stone you will find a diverse group of therapists, from all walks of life, available to support, guide, or encourage you in a way that meets your needs, goals, and budget. Have a look around and when you are ready, please take advantage of the free 10 minute phone consultation with me, Emery. I will be able to answer any questions you might have and help you decide which therapist would fit best for what you are looking for.
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Emery Mikel
Founder & Director
Therapists! - Head over to the 'For Therapists'
tab to learn more about services, support, and
continuing education programs. Be in touch anytime!
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Emery Mikel
Founder & Director
Therapists! - Head over to the 'For Therapists'
tab to learn more about services, support, and
continuing education programs. Be in touch anytime!

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Locations
Manhattan (41 Union Square West)
Dumbo, Brooklyn (155 Water Street)
Meet the W&S Team
All Therapists are currently accepting new clients!
(.pdf with full bios just above)
Emery H. Mikel
Founder & Director MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, LCPAT Contemplative Psychotherapist, Art Therapist, Mindfulness & Meditation Women, Grief/Loss, Self-Esteem, Empowerment, LGBTQ+ I work primarily with women who want to build their confidence and learn to empower themselves in daily life. My goal at Water & Stone is to create a safe space for people from all backgrounds and walks of life to find support when they need it. The following therapists have joined this practice because they have similar beliefs and see the good in each person who walks through our doors. Please call today to speak with me and find the therapist that can best meet your needs. I received my master’s degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology: Art Therapy from Naropa University. |
Sharon Itkoff Nacache MPS, LCAT, ATR-BC Psychotherapist, Art Therapist Anxiety, Stress Relief, Chronic Illness, Matrescence/Postpartum Issues, Professional Burnout My psychotherapy approach is grounded in principles of mindfulness, humanism, and the healing power of the creative process. As a new mother with 10 years of clinical experience in various treatment settings, I am especially interested in providing psychosocial support for expecting and new caregivers as they embark on one of life’s biggest adventures: the journey into parenthood. |
Jennifer A. Perez
MPS, LCAT, ATR-BC Psychotherapist, Art Therapist, Bereavement Specialist Child, Adolescent & Adult Grief, Traumatic Loss, Combat Stress, 9/11, Death and End of Life New Year, New You? Keep the present You and let us work together on building the best version of You. The therapeutic journey is a collaborative process of acceptance, safety and understanding that can feel challenging to achieve through all stages of life. Create the tools to thrive and transform these challenges into new opportunities of exploration. |
Jennifer J. Sewall
LCSW, LCAT, BC-DMT, CASAC Psychotherapist, Dance/Movement Therapist, Substance Abuse Counselor Retirement, Mind/Body Connection, Life Transitions, Trauma, Loss I can provide a safe place in which to be seen and heard, so that you can start to mend whatever might feel broken, and move toward a sense of renewed possibility. Life’s transitions can be confusing and difficult and I believe that we all need to have time for ourselves to reflect, understand and develop strength for the road ahead. |
Olivia Weber
MA, LCAT, ATR-BC Psychotherapist, Art Therapist, Yoga Instructor Third Culture Kids, Multiculturalism, Other Relationship Styles (Polyamory, etc.), LGBTQ+ As a third culture kid, coming from a multiracial background and having immigrated to this country – I have both personal and professional experience dealing with racism, marginalization, oppression, and much more. I often work with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, non-traditional relationships (poly, etc.), and third culture kids. I look forward to supporting your unique journey and hearing your story. |
Nezam Ardalan
Meditation and Wellness Meditation, Insight, Awareness, Curiosity, Self-Exploration I use meditation as a tool to help people explore their lives, from day to day issues to life-long questions. It not only cultivates an ability to see and understand what is happening in life, but it also offers a tool to work through these experiences. I have been practicing on and off for the last 15 years, with a constant and daily practice for the last five and have studied with a number of teachers and traditions including, buddhism, hinduism, shamanism and mindfulness. |
Celia J. Gagnon
MA Marriage/Family Therapy, Limited Permit LCAT Psychotherapist, Art Therapist LGBTQ+, Loss/Grief, Stress Reduction, Adolescents/Adults, Couples I have worked with a wide array of ages, from adolescent to seniors. My areas of expertise include: identifying coping strategies to support better communication in both home, school and the workplace; developing healthy stress management techniques, supporting the grieving process, and identifying life goals and the roadblocks to attaining them. |
Caroline “Amina” Shaw-Moss
MPS, Limited Permit LCAT Psychotherapist, Art Therapist Children/Teens/Adults/Families, Trauma, Fear, Anxiety, Loss Therapy can be helpful for processing life’s peaks and valleys. My goal is to collaborate with clients while focusing on their specific needs. Using mindfulness practices, visual art therapy and CBT, my approach is focused on identifying triggers and relieving stress. Previously, I have worked in outpatient mental health clinics in both Brooklyn and Boston. |
Youhjung Son
MPS, Limited Permit LCAT Psychotherapist, Art Therapist Self-Care, Anxiety, Personal Development, Life Transitions My approach to art therapy is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can express things that are hard to express, gain clarity, and realize your potential. I integrate mindfulness, humanistic approach, self-development models, and spirituality, as well as a multicultural lens. Through collaboration and support, I help you embody the creative, wise, confident, and valuable person that you are. |
Julia Volonts
MPS, Limited Permit LCAT Psychotherapist, Art Therapist Young Professionals, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues I work with young professionals, using the creative process for self-exploration and gaining insight. Working with current challenges while also setting goals for the future supports clients in finding the path that fits for them in career, relationships, and life in general. |
Erin McSorley
Art Therapy Intern St. Mary-of-the-Woods College I am an art therapy intern, completing my education through the Masters of Arts in Art Therapy program at St. Mary-of-the-Woods College. For over ten years, I have provided direct professional support and case management to adults with developmental disabilities and their families. My clinical experience ranges from working with children on the Autism spectrum to older adults confronting Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. I believe that every individual has the power to access the serenity, validation, insight, or wisdom they need through intuitive interaction with art materials. I look forward to accompanying you on your unique journey with art therapy. |
Water & Stone, a Creative Arts Therapy PLLC
155 Water St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
and
41 Union Square West
New York, NY 10003
(914) 341-2063
emery.mikel@creativelyhealing.com
Brooklyn and Manhattan Locations Available for Sessions and Other Services
Contemplative Psychotherapy, Art Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy
Anxiety, Grief and Loss, LGBTQ+, Women's Issues, Relationship Challenges
155 Water St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
and
41 Union Square West
New York, NY 10003
(914) 341-2063
emery.mikel@creativelyhealing.com
Brooklyn and Manhattan Locations Available for Sessions and Other Services
Contemplative Psychotherapy, Art Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy
Anxiety, Grief and Loss, LGBTQ+, Women's Issues, Relationship Challenges