Autism-Related Mental Health with Dr. Arielle Rubin

In this insightful episode, Tim Fergestad speaks with Dr. Arielle Rubin, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and co-founder of The Rubin Center for Autism and Developmental Psychiatry in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Rubin shares her unique strengths-based and neurodiversity-affirming approach to mental health care, and how her team supports patients with autism and complex developmental needs across the state.

You’ll hear how Dr. Rubin’s personal and professional journey led her to grow a family-run practice into a multidisciplinary clinic serving children, teens, and families both in-person and through telemedicine. She opens up about the challenges of running a mental health practice, the stigma around medication, and the importance of meeting patients where they’re at—especially in autism-related care.

They also explore critical topics like the connection between autism and seizure disorders, how anxiety shows up in autistic individuals, and the growing demand for accessible, compassionate care. Dr. Rubin discusses her long-term vision for expanding services and the emotional growth that comes with balancing career, leadership, and new chapters in her personal life.

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