Welcome to the Community!
Creating a safe space for people, from all walks of life,
who are seeking support and compassion. |
Water & Stone
Founded June 1, 2015 |
I am so excited to welcome you into our community and look forward to working together soon! 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. During that call I will be able to answer any questions you might have, discuss financial options, 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
Water & Stone, Founder and Director
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Emery Mikel
Water & Stone, Founder and Director
| Lion's Roar - The Benefits of Contemplative Psychotherapy.pdf |
| Paying for Therapy without Insurance |
Locations
Union Square, Manhattan (41 Union Square West)
Lower East Side, Manhattan (383 Grand St.)
Dumbo, Brooklyn (155 Water Street)
Union Square Location
A zen inspired oasis in the middle of the city! |
Art Making at the Dumbo Location
Therapists Amina Shaw-Moss and Emery Mikel |
Lower East Side Location
Drama and Art Therapy for kids, adults, and families! |
Meet the W&S Team
All Therapists are Currently Accepting New Clients!
Visit Therapy & Support or Afterschool Program tabs for more details.
Founder and Director
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Emery H. Mikel
Founder and 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 confidence and empower themselves in everyday life. My goal starting and running 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 during free consultation and we will see what we can do about finding the therapist that best meets your needs. MA in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology: Art Therapy from Naropa University. |
Therapists
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Jamie Adges
MA Drama Therapy, LCAT Limited Permit Arts Therapist, United Kingdom Confidence Building, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, End of Life, Grief My approach to therapy is centered on the belief that creativity is more than just a mindset, but a tool that can be used to discover self-expression, bring to light unconscious thoughts and feelings, and deepen our understanding of ourselves to effect change in our everyday lives. My background is in both theater and psychology, and through my own personal journey, as well as witnessing the experience of others, I have realized the healing effects of theater and the creative process. |
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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. |
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Saeideh “Zaida” Golji
MPS, Limited Permit LCAT Psychotherapist, Art Therapist Minority Issues and Microaggressions, Multiculturalism, Anxiety, Depression I aim to create a space for individuals to explore their identities and take control over their narrative. My goal is to help clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves and utilize their strengths in order to advocate for themselves in their everyday life, including personal, professional and social circles. Previously I have worked with adults and children in community-based settings as well as in inpatient psychiatric unit. |
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Jieun Lee
MPS, Limited Permit LCAT Psychotherapist, Art Therapist Multicultural, Wellness, Spirituality, Self-care, Self-Esteem, End of Life/Grief I am bilingual in Korean & English. I have worked with many cultures and populations including adolescents with cognitive impairment, multicultural adolescents and adults, and end of life patients. My approach is to promote well-being by creating a safe space for individuals from all backgrounds to gain support through the creative process, focusing on self-exploration and understanding. I believe that through the creative process, individuals can gain more insight to the self and find their own tools for growth and self-care. |
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Xenia Rybak
MPS, Limited Permit LCAT Psychotherapist, Art Therapist Post Cancer Treatment Support, Self-care, Life Transitions, Caregiver Support My practice focuses working with individuals, their care givers, and support system during and post cancer treatment. In addition, I work with visual impaired individuals by providing them a modality a expression that many would not expect the population to be proficient in. It is my goal to provide each client with a safe space in which healing and self-exploration can occur. |
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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. |
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Youhjung Son
MPS, Limited Permit LCAT Psychotherapist, Art Therapist Anxiety, Life Transitions, Identity, Korean-Americans I believe that nothing creates more spark in one's life than art. 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, a 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. I look forward to helping you start your creative healing process! |
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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. |
Wellness Specialists and Consultants
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Sarika Puri
Consultant MBA, Post-Bacc, BA Human Resources Specialist, Strategy and Consulting I work with Emery to support her and the organization on conducting workshops and offerings across the city. I am good at catching people’s attention and enjoy fixing problems. I see each person as one of a kind with unique qualities and hidden talent. I am good at building and maintaining relationships. I am strategic in nature, meticulous and enjoy planning to serve a purpose. I have over 7 years’ experience as a recruiter. I received my master’s degree in human resources, bachelors in arts and recently completed my post baccalaureate certificate course from Columbia University. |
Tree Quilt (2007)
Water & Stone, a Creative Arts Therapy PLLC
Brooklyn and Manhattan Locations Available for Sessions and Other Services
Brooklyn and Manhattan Locations Available for Sessions and Other Services
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Dumbo
155 Water St. Brooklyn, NY 11201 |
Union Square
41 Union Square West New York, NY 10003 |
Lower East Side
383 Grand St. New York, NY 10002 |
(914) 341-2063
emery.mikel@creativelyhealing.com
Contemplative Psychotherapy, Art Therapy, Drama Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy
Anxiety, Grief and Loss, LGBTQ+, Women's Issues, Relationship Challenges
