Arielle Rothenberg, LPAT, ATR-BC, LMHC

portrait of an art thrapist with brown hair and white skin and blue eyes with a lip ring and a nose piercing smiling at the camera as a self-portrait

Art therapy gives you a different way to express how you are feeling. It’s about creating a space where you don’t have to worry about getting it “right” or “wrong”.

As a licensed and board-certified art therapist and mental health counselor, that safe space is a natural part of what I give. Sharing space with people as they navigate their life challenges is humbling work and a constant reminder of our collective strengths and fortitude as humans. In my practice I aim to be affirming and containing while also giving you the freedom to try new things, make mistakes, and learn to grow new parts of yourself.

I am neurodivergent.

I am AuDHD (autistic and ADHD). My neurodivergent traits help me think in unique ways about the work I do, which helps me see creative and effective ways to support my clients.

I am body neutral.

I believe there is no correct body size or shape, and that each of us have a unique definition of health and wellness. Our sessions can be a place where you can challenge old ways of thinking in order to develop sustainable tools for self compassion.

I’m informed by my clinical skills and lived experiences.

I have lived in several communities across the U.S. Pacific West coast, Northeast, Southeast, and Southwest, and I’ve worked in a lot of different places. I’ve been lucky to have the chance to learn from many people, cultures and walks of life, and I’m always learning more every day.

I actively work to provide a deconstructed approach to therapy and assessment.

Part of who we are and how we act is shaped by the systems we exist in. Acknowledging where we come from helps us develop greater self-understanding and opportunities for connections with others. The therapy I provide actively challenges the oppressive systems and power imbalances that impact our well-being by supporting you to reclaim your autonomy and empower yourself.

I am a safe space for LGBTQIAP2S+ people.

I’m a queer, genderfluid human. I prioritize the importance of our sessions as a safe, affirming space for you to show up as your authentic self.

Therapy is teamwork, and I want to work with you.

I want to help you make lasting change, and I respect the time and effort that goes into making those changes. I believe you know yourself best, and I’m here to give my knowledge and insights to help you get to where you want to be.

Education

M.P.S in Art Therapy - School of Visual Arts, New York, NY

B.S. in Foundations of Art Therapy - CUNY Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies, New York, NY

B.S. in Fine Arts Education - CUNY Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies, New York, NY

Licenses and credentials

Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT) State of New Mexico #CTB-2024-0333

Art Therapist Registered, Board-Certified (ATR-BC) Art Therapy Credentials Board #22-031

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) State of New Mexico #CMH0225531

Select trainings

Autism and Gender Variance

Healing After Sexual Trauma

Neuroaffirmative Masters-Level Autism and ADHD Assessment and Diagnosis

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Supervised Visitation Network

Therapeutic Movement & Yoga Techniques