Our Board

The LCAT Advocacy Coalition board is made up of creative arts therapists from a variety of backgrounds, modalities and specialities.

Maya Benattar, LCAT

Maya is a licensed creative arts therapist and board-certified music therapist in private practice in NYC & online, specializing in childhood trauma, highly sensitive people (HSP), and anxiety. She has 16 years of diverse clinical experience in medical, educational and community and is currently in advanced training in Guided Imagery and Music.

President

Josh Millrod, LCAT

Josh is a licensed creative arts therapist and board-certified music therapist in private practice in Merrick, NY specializing in treating dads at all stages of the parenting journey. Josh is an NYU graduate, author of peer-reviewed research and previously launched a music therapy program for teens detained on Rikers Island.

Vice President
Treasurer

Natalie Sharpe, LCAT

With over 25 years of experience treating children, teenagers and adults, Natalie runs a private practice working with all ages struggling with extensive trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, ADHD and a myriad of other behavioral challenges. Before starting her seven-year private practice, she worked at NYU Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital in New York City. Natalie was the Vice President of the NYCCAT when Creative Arts Therapists finally became licensed in New York almost 20 years ago and she remains committed to the parity of LCATs throughout NYS. She is currently working toward her training levels to become an IFS certified psychotherapist.

Board member

Callie Tepper, LCAT

Callie Tepper-Lewis is a licensed creative arts therapist, dance/movement therapist and certified EMDR therapist working in private practice in Westchester, NY. Callie leads somatic retreats and workshops to deepen clients' and clinicians' awareness of body-based sensations and to strengthen the mind/body connection.

Board member

Deborah Stone, LCAT

Deborah Stone is a licensed creative arts therapist, a board certified dance/movement therapist and an Ackerman trained couple and family therapist. With over twenty years of experience as a psychotherapist, Debbie is currently in private practice in Brooklyn, NY.