
OUR SPACE
When therapists talk about creating a safe and welcoming space for clients, they are speaking metaphorically. We think a safe and welcoming space though is not just a metaphor, but a place where clients feel comfortable doing the challenging work of therapy. At EMERGE, most of our work is in-person, so it is important that our offices are inviting, soothing
and comfortable for our clients and staff.
The EMERGE building at 1621 Oak is our main site, with a suite of six offices and comfortable waiting room. Next door
at 1627 Oak, the EMERGE Annex is a suite of two offices that was redesigned in 2026 to create a lively and engaging
environment for children, teens and adults.

Therapy Rooms at 1621 Oak







Waiting Room at 1621 Oak




Group Room at 1621 Oak


Independent Practices
at 1621 Oak
The EMERGE building at 1621 Oak is an ideal space for therapists to work, connect and collaborate. Originally designed by the Davis Center for Psychotherapy (DCP), it includes five private offices, a large group room, waiting room, staff break room and staff bathroom. In addition to housing EMERGE staff, we are happy to share space with 15 independent mental health practitioners who are partners, friends and collaborators. These include:
Martha Gilmore, PhD
Louise Walker, PhD, LMFT
Susan Cohen Byrne, LMFT
Judith Watt, MD
Nina Sreshta, MD
Linda Hendricks, LMFT
John Jervis, LMFT
Dennett Hanssmann, MD
Mary Diaso Rudy, LCSW
Bethany Smith, LCSW
Bethany Coburn, LCSW
Cathy Tran, LCSW
Kristina Schwerin, MD
David Mendelmar, LCSW
Rebecca Sawyer, LMFT

