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) and was diagnosed later in life. My neurodivergent traits help me think in unique ways about the work I do, which helps me see creative ways to support my clients.

I am body neutral, kink-informed, support sex work, and anti-racial capitalism.

I believe there is no correct body size or shape, sexual expression, or way to obtain financial resources. Every person has a unique definition of health and wellness, and that is often shaped by the intersections of identities and layers of context we exist in. Our sessions can be a place where you can challenge old ways of thinking in order to develop sustainable tools for self-worth.

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

I have lived in several communities across the United States, and I’ve worked in spaces including hospitals, community health agencies, mobile crisis teams, non-profit organizations, and schools. I’ve been lucky to learn from many people, cultures and walks of life, and continuing to learn from others is an important value to me.

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 aim to give a safe space for LGBTQIAP2S+ people.

I’m a queer, pansexual, nonbinary human. I prioritize the importance of our sessions as a safe, affirming space for you to show explore all parts of your identity and find what feels authentic.

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.

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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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