Abdallah Ezekiel Rothman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Art Therapist (ATR). He is currently in private practice with two office locations, one in Reston, Virginia and one in Washington D.C. He is licensed in the District of Columbia and is practicing as a resident in Virginia.

Abdallah has a great deal of experience working with individuals, families and children and has worked in a variety of settings from school and in-home, to residential treatment. His broad range of experience within the mental health field as well as his extensive world travel to places like South America, Europe, South-East Asia, Africa and the Middle East, allow Abdallah to connect with and relate to people from diverse backgrounds. His experience with many different styles and methods of therapy enable him to offer a well-rounded, versatile approach to counseling. 

He uses an integrative approach in his practice, which means that he combines different techniques to cater to the unique needs of each client. Some of the methods of therapy he is trained in include; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Art Therapy, and Spiritual Healing. Abdallah draws on aspects from each of these methods as appropriate for the personality of the client as well as the issues with which they are struggling. He does this in a seamless way, creating a comfortable environment that makes it easy for his clients to uncover the core of their issue and attain relief and growth.

Abdallah’s travels allowed him to have the opportunity to be immersed in various cultural contexts and to experience life from the lens of others.  He is therefore able to see each of his clients as they are, taking into account their respective cultural and world views and honoring who they are. His knowledge of different spiritual traditions also enables him to relate to and support people in their own brand of spirituality. Spirituality can be a significant part of the therapy process, as spiritual beliefs and/or practices help many of us make sense of and cope with the difficulties in life. Abdallah is sensitive to this and helps people navigate their way toward a more balanced and happy life.

Abdallah is a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist. His treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. He blends conventional and alternatives approaches, drawing upon a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. With sensitivity and compassion, he works with each client to help them build on their strengths to identify and achieve life goals.

Education

Certification in Art Therapy
Antioch University Seattle, WA

Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies (B.A.) 
University of California Santa Cruz

License, Certifications

Registered Art Therapist- Board Certified (ATR-BC)
American Art Therapy Association

CPR and First Aid Certification 
American Red Cross

Professional Organization Membership

American Counseling Association
Professional Member

American Art Therapy Associaton
Professional Credentialed Member