Psychotherapist & Art Therapist Serving Maryland & DC
You want more than just coping.
You want real change, guided by a therapist that gets it.
Aubrey Rainbow, LCPAT, LCPC, LPC, PAT, ATR-BC
About Aubrey Rainbow, LCPAT, LCPC, ATR-BC
Aubrey Rainbow, MA, LCPAT, LCPC, LPC, PAT, ATR-BC is a Licensed Clinical Professional Art Therapist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor based in Olney, Maryland. She specializes in IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy and art therapy for men, lawyers, therapists, and high-achieving professionals in the Maryland and Washington, DC area. She is a board-approved clinical supervisor in Maryland for LGPCs and LGPATs, and supervises for DC GPAT and LGPC licenses. She offers in-person sessions Tuesday through Thursday with early morning appointments starting at 7am at her office in Olney, MD, and telehealth across Maryland and DC. She is an out-of-network provider and works with a small, intentional caseload of 12–14 clients.
Hi- I’m Aubrey
I help high-performing adults untangle stress, rediscover their voice, and build lives that feel more grounded, connected, and sustainable. Through therapy, we’ll explore what’s underneath the pressure, perfectionism, and overwhelm so you can finally start feeling like yourself again.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Professional Art Therapist trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS). I bring both talk and art therapy into sessions, tailoring the work to your goals. Imagery, metaphor, and creativity are core tools in my practice. Not because you need to be “artistic,” but because sometimes words aren’t enough. When we tap into other forms of expression, we often uncover insights we didn’t know we were searching for.
In therapy, I show up as a thoughtful, engaged listener who notices patterns with you, challenges what’s not working (and hypes what is), and helps you explore practical alternatives for daily life. We’ll also get curious about the deeper beliefs you carry, often shaped by early life, systems you’ve moved through, or roles you’ve had to take on, so you can begin to shift what’s no longer working for you.
Outside of the therapy room, I’m a woman, wife, mom, artist, martial artist, advocate, and world traveler. I bring a detail-oriented and compassionate approach to everything I do. I’m the person in the room willing to say the hard thing everyone else is thinking. I’m also mindful that I come from many majority spaces, and I’m committed to building authentic, respectful connections across all kinds of identities and lived experiences.
If you're ready for therapy that meets both your intellect and your emotional depth and helps you build a life that feels as successful as it looks, I’d be honored to work with you.
Here’s how I approach therapy
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Do you ever catch yourself feeling frustrated, saying to yourself, "I hate when I act like this," or "Why do I still feel this way"? I use IFS-based parts work to explore elements of your personality and reactions to stressors that may be disrupting your daily life. IFS operates on the belief that there are no inherently bad parts, and through getting to know these parts of ourselves better, we can come to understand that many of our most disliked parts are actually working hard to protect us. I have yet to encounter a part of someone that didn’t make sense once we got to know it better.
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Worried about what others will think? Get caught up in the details? Enjoy a sense of play? Have a hard time getting started? Question your decision making? Open to trying new things? Strengths and struggles in life will often show up as strengths and struggles in art making. Let’s use art to practice new ways of tackling old patterns.
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At Viewpoint Art Therapy, one advantage is the direct access to your therapist - that's me! I handle all aspects personally, from scheduling and billing to answering all emails and phone calls. This hands-on approach ensures a smooth experience for you while providing me with confidence that you're receiving the best care. (I'm just as meticulous about details as you are!)
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I’m trained in a variety of therapy methods, allowing me to tailor my approach to your unique goals and needs. These include:
Art Therapy
IFS Therapy
Trauma-informed care
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Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)- Maryland (LC12988)
Licensed Clinical Professional Art Therapist (LCPAT)- Maryland (ATC345)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)- DC & Missouri (PRC200001864 & 2024041660)
Licensed Professional Art Therapist (PAT)- DC (PAT2000006)
Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC)
MA in Art Therapy- George Washington University
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IFS- Level 1, October 2023
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Venturing beyond the therapy room, my career path has been a colorful journey. From teaching ESL in South Korean elementary schools, where I discovered the profound impact of culture, to thriving in the fast-paced environments of tech giants like Tesla and Peloton, I've honed my resilience amidst high-pressure environments.
my guiding principles
CREATIVITY
In the busyness and pressures of everyday life, our creativity often gets buried beneath the weight of responsibilities. Yet, creativity isn't a skill we build—it's an innate part of who we are, waiting to be rediscovered. Just picture entering a room full of kindergarteners and asking who's an artist—every hand would shoot up! Somewhere along the way, we learned to be self-conscious, timid, or to take ourselves too seriously, causing us to lower our hand on the claim to our own creativity. My goal is to help you unlearn these inhibitions and rediscover the joy and freedom of self-expression.
AUTONOMY
I may know the ins and outs of mental health, but when it comes to your life, you're the expert.
My job is to help you figure out what matters most to you and where life is, and isn’t, aligning with those values. Therapy isn't about me dictating goals to you—it's about you knowing who you want to be and me challenging you and cheering you on every step of the way.
ACCOUNTABILITY
In therapy, accountability means that I am committed to working just as hard as you are towards your goals. You'll find that progress happens when about 80% of the work you’re doing happens outside of our sessions- when you're applying our discussions and your insights to everyday life. Similarly, I dedicate a large portion of my time outside sessions to review your progress, plan for our next meeting, prepare materials, and stay updated through continued education in my field.
INCLUSIVITY
At Viewpoint, I am committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone. I celebrate diversity in all its forms, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, body, and religion.
Discrimination and prejudice have no place here, and I actively work to promote understanding, acceptance, and equality for all (and am open to feedback if I mess it up).
Ready to get started?
Let's start working toward creating the life you want.
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