About Us
Our mission is to provide state-of-the-art neuropsychiatric care for all child and adolescent disorders, including those with coexisting developmental or medical conditions.
Arielle E. Rubin, MD
Dr. Arielle Rubin specializes in psychiatric assessments and medication management for pediatric and adolescent patients aged 18 months to 26 years. An expert in psychiatric care for autistic individuals, she also lends her expertise to a spectrum of pediatric mental health concerns, including bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD, and co-existing neurological disorders. Dr. Rubin obtained her medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and completed her psychiatry residency at the University of Texas Southwestern. She followed this with a child/adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Phoenix Children's Hospital. Fluent in Spanish, she is also active in autism education and advocacy through community lectures, autism parent support groups, her blog at ariellerubinmd.com, and her Instagram, @ariellerubinmd. Dr. Arielle Rubin also holds a Faculty Position as Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Psychiatry and Child Health at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. She holds an Autism Specialist certification through IBCCES.
Mark L. Rubin, MD
Dr. Mark Rubin has over 40 years of experience providing expert psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and college youth, from ages 5 to 20. He specializes in complex psychopharmacology and Autism mental health management. His interests are in Autism care, developmental disorders, and all major child/adolescent psychiatric disorders. He graduated from Columbia University Medical School, and completed his residency in adult psychiatry and child and adolescent fellowship at at Harvard’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He then completed an additional specialty fellowship in Developmental Disability Care at Massachusetts Mental Health Center. Dr. Mark Rubin has extensive experience in crisis stabilization, foster care needs, and different levels of care including prior medical director positions at inpatient hospitals, residential treatment centers, adolescent and adult developmental group homes, , and served as prior medical director at the Arizona Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).
Aura Villamil-Rubin, PhD
Dr. Aura Villamil-Rubin PhD is a seasoned licensed clinical psychologist with expertise spanning over two decades. She specializes in comprehensive psychological testing for children, adolescents, and young adults, with a diagnostic focus on autism, developmental disabilities, and mood disorders. Her wide-ranging therapy proficiency includes emotional dysregulation disorders, trauma, social skills support, and complex family dynamics. She is particularly dedicated to assessing and supporting individuals with Autism and neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Villamil-Rubin received her training in clinical and educational psychology at Northeastern University. Her extensive experience encompasses serving as a bilingual special needs school psychologist for over 20 years. She also serves as a parent educator and advocate to help parents in the process of acquiring needed Autism and developmental disability support services, imparting her expertise and knowledge to empower neurodivergent families towards optimal mental health.
Dani Misiak, LPC
Dani Misiak, is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), who specializes in working with neurodiverse patients, including those on the Autism Spectrum and those with ADHD. Dani has been trained in multiple models to assist the complex needs of autistic patients, including ABA, play therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). Additionally, she has extensive experience in therapy for complex conditions such as childhood and adolescent PTSD, mood disorders like pediatric depression and bipolar disorder, general and social anxiety, early onset psychosis, and personality disorders. In her adult practice, she also sees college age youth, and also supports parents of autistic individuals through individual and family therapy.
Lead Clinical Manager, Certified Medical Assistant
A graduate of the Arizona College Medical Assistant Program in 2013, Becca logged more than 10 years in health care and family medicine settings before joining the Rubin Psychiatry Center team in 2023. She is an expert in supporting families through navigating insurance and systems of care, prior authorizations for medications. She is also certified to administer medications, including injectable medications in office when needed.
Becca Baker
Office Manager, Registered Medical Assistant
Mirella "Jasmin" is a bilingual professional with a Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration and has over 15 years of dedicated experience in pediatrics. She honed her skills in servicing families to obtain the best childcare possible. Jasmin's passion lies in working closely with children and their families which brings immense satisfaction. She is driven by the desire to offer compassionate and comprehensive care, meticulously tailored to meet each child's unique needs. She looks forward to building a great rapport with the families at The Rubin Center.
Mirella “Jazmin” Gonzalez
Shannon Waskosky
Administrative Assistant, Insurance Verification and Certified Coding Specialist
Shannon brings over 15 years of healthcare experience, with a strong background in insurance, billing, and prior authorizations. She is passionate about supporting patients of all ages and needs. Her expertise in navigating insurance processes, including insurance benefits, prior authorizations, ensures seamless support for patients to get services they need,.
Danielle Bundy
General Support Staff
Provides efficient scheduling and general administrative support to ensure smooth office operations.
Yasmin Roman
Administrative Assistant
Yasmin provides administrative support, including scheduling, with a focus on assisting Dr. Aura Villamil's therapy patients and those undergoing psychological testing and therapy.
Accepting Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, and UnitedHealthcare.
Cash payment discount available.