Founder and Director
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Emery Hurst Mikel
Founder and Director Contemplative Psychotherapist, Art Therapist, Mindfulness & Meditation Mentor MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, LCPAT MA in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology: Art Therapy from Naropa University Women, Grief/Loss, Self-Esteem Emery works primarily with women who want to build confidence and empower themselves in everyday life. Her goal is to create a safe space for people from all backgrounds and walks of life to find support when they need it. Going to therapy should be as routine as going to the doctor to take care of your physical health. 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 her and she will do their best to find the therapist that best meets your needs. |
Therapists
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Celia J. Gagnon
MA Marriage/Family Therapy, LCAT Psychotherapist, Art Therapist LGBTQIA+, Loss/Grief, Stress Reduction, Adolescents/Adults, Couples Celia has worked with a wide array of ages, from adolescent to seniors. Her 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, LCAT Psychotherapist, Art Therapist Minority Issues and Microaggressions, Multiculturalism, Anxiety, Depression The goal of therapy with me is to explore ourselves and care for what needs to heal and grow where there is room to grow. Using a trauma informed, anti-oppressive framework we will work on having a deeper understanding of ourselves, a crucial step in taking control over our personal narrative and utilizing the powers and strengths that we have to live a wholesome life. When growing this deeper understanding, we will use art as a tool used to help explore our inner selves and communicate where worlds may not be enough. |
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Xenia Rybak
MPS, LCAT Psychotherapist, Art Therapist Xenia has experience working with a variety of ages and demographics. Her practice focuses on providing each client with a safe space in which healing and self-exploration can occur. During sessions, she collaborates with clients while focusing on their specific needs. She can guarantee than in most of her sessions she will make you laugh. Besides being a therapist Xenia enjoys walking her dog, Rupert (love of her life) and advocating for mental health awareness in post cancer treatment. And she is not ashamed to admit that she has her own therapist, psychiatrist, and is on anti-anxiety meds. (no one is perfect - not even your perspective therapist) |
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Atara Vogelstein
MA, LCAT Psychotherapist, Drama Therapist Trauma Informed Care, Child/Adolescent Psychotherapy, Social-emotional Learning, Adult/Young Adult Psychotherapy, Anxiety & Stress Management, Depression & Mood Dys/Regulation, Attachment Disorders, Self-esteem, Self-development Atara is a drama therapist/psychotherapist with experience working with a variety of ages and populations, ranging from young children to older adults with emotional, behavioral, and cognitive needs. She utilizes a person-centered approach to treatment, and meets clients with creative, projective, and embodied interventions. Atara incorporates into treatment various artistic modalities within the creative arts therapies as well as mindfulness and verbal psychotherapy. She works alongside clients to identify their needs and strengths, and provides them with unique and individualized therapeutic support. Her goal is to guide clients toward finding interpersonal healing, mind-body integration, and personal balance and growth. |
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Jodi Wattel
MA, LCAT, ATR-BC Psychotherapist, Art Therapist Jodi Wattel (she/her/hers) is a licensed (LCAT) and board certified (ATR-BC) creative arts therapist in New York. She has been practicing for 15+ years.Prior to going into private practice, Jodi spent 11 years designing and running the art therapy program at Brookville Center for Children’s Services in Brookville, NY. In addition, Jodi previously spent time on the executive board of the New York Art Therapy Association (NYATA) serving as both president elect and president. When not providing therapy, Jodi also enjoys presenting a variety of professional training and support groups for both clinicians and non-clinicians in areas such as caregiver/family support and life transitions for people on the autism spectrum. She uses a combination of creative art therapies, somatic experientials and mindful practices to assist her clients in areas such as caregiver burnout; chronic illness; anxiety and depression; trauma; mental illness; perinatal and postnatal mental health and PDDs. Jodi enjoys a collaborative approach to working with her clients. Clients are seen as active participants in their therapeutic journey. |
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Carol Chu Lai
MA, LCAT, ATR-BC Carol is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) and Registered & Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC). She received her M.A. in Art Therapy from New York University in 2006. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in schools, hospitals and outpatient mental health settings both individually and in groups. Carol has a compassionate and holistic approach to therapy, integrating both traditional psychotherapy and art therapy to create a supportive space for self awareness, growth and change. Carol trusts the process of meeting you where you are, validating emotions and together, digging deep to uncover the root causes and triggers. The process is the goal; not the destination. Since becoming a mother 14 years ago, Carol has also grown in her desire to counsel and support moms on this joyous and oftentimes, challenging journey. She has found her voice stronger than she believed possible when advocating for her children and it is with tremendous empathy that Carol will join with you in this process of empowerment and self discovery. |
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Delilah Levy, They/Them
LP-CAT My therapeutic practice encompasses facilitating an environment of client centered, trauma informed support through creative art experientials to facilitate growth and cultivate healing. I practice from an inclusive, intersectional, decolonial lens, with a passion for working with neurodivergent & LGBTQIA+ populations. Specialties include somatic and emotional regulation, healing through humor, navigating grief, gender affirmation, body positivity, life transitions, relationship dynamics, dream exploration, and more. |
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Olivia Girson
Intern from The Madeira School Olivia Girson is a senior currently attending high school in McLean, Virginia. Through a program run at her school, she will be joining the Water & Stone team as an intern. She will shadow select sessions and work on a variety of projects during the duration of her time with the company. Olivia has always been passionate about mental health and is the founder and co-head of the Mental Health Awareness Club at her school. She has also spent time interning on Capitol Hill where she networked and researched to understand the Mental Health Crisis in the United States. Olivia is very excited to begin her journey towards building a career in the mental health fiel |