Lisa Mirabile founded The Patient Palette in 2020, and is a 2025 WEALF entrepreneurial recipient. Born and raised in Brooklyn, she came to art therapy after a decade in digital marketing — a shift sparked by Shaun McNiff's Art Heals — and earned her master's in Art Therapy and Creativity Development from Pratt Institute, following an undergraduate dual degree in Visual Arts and English from Northeastern University.
Lisa has practiced across schools, social service agencies, homes, healthcare, and residential settings — one-on-one, with families, and in groups. Lisa has witnessed the complacency in too many areas of our health system, and society, where accessibility is not possible for a vast majority, including those with visible and/or invisible varied ability levels. She has also witnessed person-less care. Person-less care typically involves a lack of adequate training and patience. The very principle that The Patient Palette was founded on speaks directly against that: Patience, awareness, empathy, dignity, choice, and peace of mind are the core values of our studio.
During the pandemic, Lisa volunteered with NY State OMH's Covid-19 Coping Circles and served as Clinical Supervisor/Team Lead for NY State Project Hope crisis counselors supporting DOE students. She currently teaches as Visiting Instructor and Thesis Advisor at Pratt Institute's Graduate Art Therapy program and as adjunct faculty in Molloy University's Undergraduate Art Therapy program. She holds CTRS-C certification and Star Behavioral Health Tier 2 military-aware training. She cares for clients via telehealth and in community partnerships. Lisa is currently working on increasing the accessibility of the NSSI assessment tool published by Cornell University through the design and incorporation of graphic elements in this secondary edition.
The Patient Palette is a small, WBE-certified DOE and PASSport vendor, offering psychoeducational trainings alongside direct sessions so partner sites carry person-first values forward every day — not just during TPP scheduled visits.
Lisa will remain involved in a dialogue with her community peers, legislators, local businesses and organizations that share the same values. TPP will continue to expand its offerings based on how it can best serve communities.
Who We Are
Professional Associations
Certification & Training:
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STARR Commonwealth's Certified Trauma and Resilience Specialist in Clinical Application (CTRS-C) Certification
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Star Behavioral Health Provider (SBHP) Training, Tier 2, Military-Aware Therapist
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Basic Life Support Certification
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NYS OMH Covid19 Coping Circles & Emotional Support Hotline Training
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Trauma-Informed Care Training for Nursing Home Staff
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Introductory Training in Daoud’s Holistic Method for encouraging the use of play, art, and creativity to reduce aggressive behavior among adolescents
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The TTAP Method ®, Therapeutic Thematic Arts Programming Certification
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Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT), New York
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Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT), New Jersey
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Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC), Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB)
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MPS, Pratt Institute, 2013
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BA, Northeastern University, 2004
Lisa Mirabile
LCAT, LPAT, ATR-BC, CTRS-C
Founder & Clinical Director
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Images in slider and testimonial with permission and courtesy of Annie Nottes: Edith at Pratt Art Show & Lisa working with Edith circa 2013
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Lisa Mirabile, while working as an Art Therapy Graduate student at Pratt Institute, came and spent many home visits with my mother, Edith, during her thesis. In the throes of dementia, and nearing the end of her life, Lisa’s visits brought such joy, creativity and a sense of self and emotional nourishment to my mom that I will always remember! My mother thrived and created an amazing body of artwork under Lisa’s tutelage that culminated in a One Woman show at Pratt. Lisa’s skills and therapeutic knowledge, her patience and compassion, enabled my mother to reach deep into the depth of her being. I am forever grateful, as was Edith.
Annie Nottes, Daughter & Caregiver of Edith Nottes
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Partnering Therapists, Interns & Creatives
Diana D'Ambrose
LCAT, BC-DMT
Dance/Movement Therapist
MS, Pratt Institute, 2018
BA, Hunter College, 2016
Diana D’Ambrose is a culturally competent board certified dance/movement therapist, and licensed creative arts therapist, who has been working in the field for over seven years. Her primary areas of expertise are working through current and past trauma, improving coping skills, impulse control, setting appropriate physical boundaries, and expanding creative expression. As a Creative Arts Psychotherapist, I assist others in engaging in creative parts of themselves to facilitate healing, growth, and wonder. Diana's skills include working with young adults and families to develop more maintainable habits, and improve regulation.
Aaleyah James
LCAT, BC-DMT, CSC
Dance/Movement Therapist
Certified Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher
(YTT 200)
MS, Pratt Institute, 2023
BS, University of Tampa, 2016
Aaleyah James (she/her) is a Dance/Movement Therapist who
approaches healing through the integration of body awareness, creativity, and emotional attunement. Her work centers the relationship between movement and meaning, supporting clients in exploring internal experiences, patterns, and emotions through embodied awareness rather than words alone.
Aaleyah’s therapeutic style is grounded, relational, and
culturally responsive. She is attentive to how personal history,
culture, and environment shape one’s relationship with self and others. By incorporating somatic practices, mindfulness, and expressive movement, Aaleyah supports clients in strengthening emotional regulation, navigating transitions, deepening self-trust, and reconnecting with their innate sense of agency.
She has experience working with individuals facing anxiety,
identity exploration, grief, and challenges related to self-esteem and expression. Aaleyah is especially intentional about creating a therapeutic space that feels affirming, collaborative, and accessible for individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and those who identify as neurodivergent.
Aaleyah views therapy as a dynamic and evolving process; one that can hold depth while also allowing for curiosity, creativity, and empowerment. Outside of the therapy space, she prioritizes movement, yoga, time in nature, and meaningful connection as ways to remain grounded and connected to her own well-being.
Kayla Jewette
LCAT, BC-DMT
Dance/Movement Therapist
MS, Pratt Institute, 2017
BA, Christopher Newport University, 2014
Kayla is a licensed, registered and board certified Dance/Movement therapist and received her degree from Pratt Institute. Kayla’s approach emphasizes the healing power of the mind-body connection. Through mindful movement clients will be able to uncover emotions, thoughts and patterns of behavior they wish to overcome in order to grow. Kayla’s emphasis and work is deeply rooted in recognizing how culture and community impact one's relationship with themselves as well as others in the growth and development of mental, spiritual and emotional faculties. Through incorporating indigenous healing practices and movement in the therapeutic space, individuals will gain trust and communities will see greater balance, collectivity and individuals will gain a sense of purpose and live life fully. Kayla enjoys supporting patients in the discovery of tools to aid in reducing anxiety, depression and living true to themselves.
Throughout her time as a mental health professional she has worked in different facilities such as schools, nursing homes, a residential facility and a local Brooklyn Hospital. She serves on the American Dance Therapy Association’s Nominating Committee, is a member of the Spirituality and Religion Affinity Group, and presented at the ADTA conference on the cultural/ spiritual aspects of ancestral practices and how it informs her Dance Therapy approach.
Kayla enjoys dancing and being in nature near water in her spare time to keep herself grounded and connected to her own healing.
Zulisha Morales
LCAT, LAAT ATR-BC
Art Therapist
MPS, Pratt Institute, 2024
BA, NJCU - Jersey City, 2022
Zulisha is a licensed, board-certified creative arts therapist offering support to youth, teens, adults, and older adults in New York and New Jersey. As a BIPOC therapist, she committed to creating a safe, affirming space for people from all walks of life—including but not limited to those navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and identity journeys.
Her approach is rooted and intuitive, drawing from art therapy, play, somatic techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and person-centered psychotherapy with a culturally sensitive lens. She believes healing isn’t linear—it’s like tending a garden in a yard. Some days call for stillness. Some for digging deep. Some for blooming in your own time, and rewriting inner narratives with growth and care.
Maya Nadler
M.A., LCAT, LMHC, BC-DMT
Dance/Movement Therapist
MA, Lesley University, 2016
BA, Brandeis University, 2014
Maya Nadler is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and a Board Certified Dance/ Movement Therapist. She comes with a range of experience working with families, children, and adolescents of all abilities. Her experience includes community spaces, clinical programs, school settings, and acute care. Maya is a therapist and an educator, and is passionate about using movement as a way to make mental health treatment accessible.
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SamanthaStangarone
RYT
Integrative Wellness Facilitator
After an injury left her unable to dance competitively, Samantha’s Physical Therapist recommended taking a yoga class to help deal with the lack of movement she was experiencing. After discovering Yoga as a movement form to help with injury recovery, she focuses on inclusivity and functional range of movement therapy in her teachings. Regardless of experience, shape, age, level of fitness, perceived flexibility, or lack thereof, she will make the practice
yours. Studying with her, you can expect an open flow practice with modifications for varying experience levels. She approaches her classes holistically, and includes opportunities for the physical practice, breath work, and meditation, all with a sense of humor and jubilance.
Her decision to become an instructor, and ultimately open her own studio, was one she approached lightly. After receiving her 200 hour certification studying under Claudia Debs with
the Scared Vessel at Brooklyn Vindhya Yoga and doing more than 100 hours in fellowship programs with Jivamukti, she was planning on going back to school to receive a Doctorate
degree in Archaeology, but felt herself pulled to serve and help heal her local community with ancient practice of Yoga. However, she understands that Yoga isn’t every one’s cup of tea, so when choosing to open her own studio, she knew she wanted to have a movement form for everyone to enjoy. So, she received additional certifications in Zumba, Pilates, YOD, and Kettlebell AMPD, she reached out to the best instructor’s she knew, and Pure Life Movement Studio was born! At Pure Life, we believe that movement needs to be as customizable as your skincare or your home screen of your phone.
Rachel Wood
Clinical Communications Lead
MPS, Pratt Institute, 2026
BS, University of North Texas, 2024
Rachel (she/her/hers) is our former clinical intern. She completed her graduate studies at Pratt Institute in Art Therapy. Rachel strives to put the values of openness and respect at the center of her clinical viewpoint, believing that how we connect with each other is essential to both therapeutic and non-therapeutic spaces. Her recent internship provided care to military family children and older adults in a residential setting. Her previous internship took place in an outpatient setting that provided substance abuse and mental health treatment. When not in school or working, you can find Rachel oil painting, playing the piano, or gaming with her friends.
Advocacy
The Patient Palette maintains relationships with organizations that advocate for the well-being and mental health of individuals in our community and beyond. We always welcome hearing how we can better meet our community's needs, as well as look forward to partnering with other practices, organizations, and businesses that share similar values for community wellness.
Theoretical values
We are trained in understanding human development across the lifespan. We value an integrated approach to care that embodies elements of Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Object Relations, Behavioral, and Biological theories of therapy. We believe in holding a sincerely approachable space, that is both empathetic and imaginative. We offer a 20-minute new client greeting call to make sure that you find us the right fit for your needs, and vice versa, at no cost. We believe each client should have a realistic expectation about what we can offer them through the process of Creative Arts Therapy.
Supervision hours
If you are a NY State Limited Permit holding/eligible Creative Arts Therapist that needs supervisory hours, we would be happy to mentor you. Please contact us to discuss your therapeutic area and need. If we appear to be a good match, we would certainly support you through your journey.
We also welcome interns who wish to work in the field of creative arts therapy.