The Patient Palette was founded by Lisa Mirabile, LCAT, LPAT, ATR-BC, CTRS-C. Lisa was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Before finding her calling in art therapy, Lisa attended Northeastern University where she earned a double Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts & English, along with a minor in Art History. After spending a decade building a career in digital marketing, Lisa decided she wanted to spend less time at a computer screen and more time directly using her artistic skills to reach and assist vulnerable populations. She searched for ways to tie her artistic skills into a human service career. After reading the book "Art Heals" by Shaun McNiff, she discovered the field of art therapy, and decided to make a career change.

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Lisa is now formally trained in Art Therapy and Creativity Development with a master’s degree from Pratt Institute. 

 

Lisa believes in the restorative tenet of art therapy—the tremendous impact it has on the imagination to create and lead a person to a deeper sense of self-awareness. After many years working in NYC alongside individuals that benefited from person-first care, Lisa has strived to make her approach to art therapy as adaptable as possible for each person with whom she partners. She has used this person-first approach in several settings, including social service agencies, schools, in-home, in residential settings & group homes, both one-on-one, with families, and in groups.

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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 disabilities. She has also witnessed person-less care. Person-less care typically involves a lack of 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.

 

The Patient Palette's mission is to offer more accessibility through creative arts therapy and advocate for the underserved in doing so. Lisa will remain involved in a dialogue with her community peers, legislators, local businesses and organizations that share the same values. The Patient Palette will continue to expand its offerings based on how it can best serve our community. 

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During the pandemic, Lisa served as a volunteer therapist for NY State OMH Covid 19 Coping Circles. She facilitated a six-week support and resilience group via telehealth. The group primarily consisted of bereaved caregivers who tragically lost a loved one during the height of the pandemic and were exhibiting trauma and unforeseen adjustment in their lives. Lisa also served as a Clinical Supervisor to NY State Project Hope Covid Relief Crisis Counselors who were providing mental health counseling to DOE elementary through high school students through the non profit Counseling in Schools in 2021-2022.

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Lisa has achieved Certified Trauma and Resilience Specialist in Clinical Application (CTRS-C) Certification and Star Behavioral Health, Tier 1, Military-aware therapist training. She currently supports private practice clients at The Patient Palette in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn through group, family, and individual sessions. She is adjunct faculty at Pratt Institute in the Graduate Department of Art Therapy. She also services clients in schools and community facilities via partnerships that she established. The Patient Palette is a DOE vendor, partnered with social service agencies, organizations, and senior residences. She partners with therapists in the modalities of Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, and Drama Therapy to make creative arts therapy accessible to more community members. Although it is a small, woman-owned and WBE certified enterprise, it is mighty in what is strives to offer to each client, and their formal or informal caregivers. Lisa believes in concurrently offering psychoeducational trainings and PDs to staff at partnering sites, so the person-first foundation at each setting is strengthened with The Patient Palette's values in their community, even on the days that we are not actively engaged in providing sessions.