Dr. Natalie Rothman
Assistant Professor
- Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy
Nova Southeastern University (2020) - M.S. in Criminal Justice
Nova Southeastern University (2010) - M.S. in Mental Health Counseling
Nova Southeastern University (2007) - B.S. in Psychology
University of South Florida (2005)
Teaching Fields: Marriage and Family Therapy Theory and Practice, Experiential and Equine-Assisted Relational Learning, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Approaches, Clinical Supervision in Systemic Therapies, Self-of-the-Therapist Developmen
Dr. Natalie Rothman is an Assistant Professor in the Marriage and Family Therapy program at Valdosta State University. She earned her Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), M.S. degrees in Mental Health Counseling (MHC) and Criminal Justice from Nova Southeastern University, and her B.A. in Psychology from the University of South Florida. Before joining Valdosta State, she served as Clinical Director of the Brief Therapy Institute and Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University. Her teaching emphasizes experiential learning aimed at self-of the-therapist development. Her research interests include clinical supervision practices, experiential learning modalities, and Equine Assisted Relational Learning. Her work emphasizes collaborative practice, therapist development, and culturally responsive care.
Recent Publications & Presentations
Pantaleao, L. & Rothman, N. (2026, February). The Epic Conjoint-Individual Supervision Model Conference presentation. 2026 International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors World Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States.
Gordon, A., Rothman, N., Pantaleao, L., & Grandinson, T. (2025, March). Three-Day Solution-Focused Brief Therapy International Training Program. Training program presented to a group of individuals from Brazil in collaboration with Families Facing Solutions LLC and hosted by NSU’s Provost's Office, Fort Lauderdale, FL (NSU) – developed, facilitated, and presented.
Clarke, R., Pantaleao, L., & Rothman, N. (2024, June). Learning Self-care: Transparent Dialogue Between MFTs Coping Post-Pandemic. Presentation delivered at the American Family Therapy Academy 2024 annual conference, Auraria, CO, United States.
Rothman, N. (2024, November 14th). From fear to hope: The HIV & AIDS journey [Invited panelist]. Health Channel, PBS. Hosted by O. Villaverde, with D. Brooks, P. Eckardt, L. Pantaleao, & N. Rothman.
Reiter, M. D., & Rothman, N. (2023). Writing in psychotherapy via technology. In M. D. Reiter (Ed.), A psychotherapist’s guide to writing in psychotherapy (pp. 202–227). Routledge.