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Join Ann Marie Hines, MA, ATR-BC, LPC and Matthew Brooks, MA, LPC, ATR as they dive into conversations about all things art therapy, therapy life, parent life, and the messy, meaningful process of navigating today’s world. From creativity and counseling to the everyday realities of balancing family and professional life, this podcast explores the art—and heart—of being human.
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In this episode, Ann and Matt talk about the balance between being human and maintaining strong professional boundaries as therapists. They explore how personality, lived experience, humor, and authenticity can actually strengthen therapeutic relationships when used thoughtfully. At the same time, they unpack the importance of staying grounded in ethical practice and clear boundaries so the work remains safe and effective for clients.Along the way, the conversation takes its usual turn into the chaotic reality of therapy life from messy schedules to “how did this become my day?” moments proving that therapists can be relatable, imperfect humans without losing their professionalism.Because sometimes therapy is deep clinical insight… and sometimes it’s riding the hot mess express while still holding the container.
Join Matt with special guest Emily Schlosberg and Medora Frazier as they discuss how therapists cope with professional isolation and the importance of peer support in mental health practice. In the world of therapy, counselors often face a unique set of challenges that can lead to feelings of isolation. Medora and Emily share their journeys into the field, the isolation they encounter, and how they cope with the demands of their profession. If you're a therapist or interested in mental health, this episode covers insights into the importance of connection and community in the counseling profession.
Ann and Matt get painfully honest about the realities of being therapists navigating insurance panels, self-pay rates, and the constant mental math of survival in private practice. They talk burnout, boundaries, and the emotional toll of trying to do ethical, meaningful work in a broken system while also daydreaming about building a model magic castle and collectively screaming into the void. Equal parts real talk and coping through imagination.
Ann and Matt chat with guest Sophie Restall, ATR-P, AMFT, APCC, to unpack what it really looks like to introduce creative tools to other mental health professionals. This conversation focuses on scope of practice, ethical boundaries, and how art therapists can support creative expression by other therapists without misrepresenting or diluting the role of art therapy.We also swap stories from school-based work and touch on ethical considerations around art shows and the public display of client artwork.
As AI becomes more integrated into everyday life, we explore why therapy remains deeply and uniquely human. We talk openly about what’s helping us cope as therapists right now, how creativity supports regulation, and why human connection still matters. We also share the heart behind Moon Magic, our new children’s book, and how it grew from the same values that guide our clinical work.
In this episode, Ann and Matt explore what it means to be a therapist during a politically heavy and emotionally charged time. They talk honestly about the weight many clients are carrying, the impact on clinicians, and how to hold ethical, grounded, compassionate space without bypassing reality or burning out.The conversation highlights how creativity and art-based processes can help regulate the nervous system, support emotional expression, and build resilience when the world feels overwhelming.This episode is a reminder that steadiness is built and creativity is not extra, it’s essential.
In this episode, Ann & Matt are talking about unexpected coping skills, Pittsburgh comfort traditions, and what therapy can look like when it happens through a screen. They chat about video games as a surprisingly positive coping skill, the iconic Pittsburgh fish fry scene, and what Covid taught us about adapting personally and professionally. Plus, they dive into a few mailbag questions, including how art therapy can work virtually, what it looks like to use artwork as a tool during video sessions, and how creativity can still feel supportive even when we’re not in the same room.
In this episode, we’re joined by special guest Tara Saunders AT-R, LPC for a fun, real-life conversation about the ups, downs, and unexpected adventures of running a private practice. We talk boundaries, balancing the business side of therapy, and the very relatable struggle of staying on top of notes….plus Tara shares some hilarious (and actually helpful) therapist “tricks” for getting things done when your brain is not cooperating. Expect laughs, honesty, and a few takeaways you’ll want to try this week.
In this episode, Ann and Matt are a little all over the place because honestly, life is too. They dive into the invisible load carried by primary parents, the mental tabs that never seem to close, and what it’s like to hold everyone else while trying not to drop yourself. It’s a thoughtful, relatable conversation that mirrors real life: layered, imperfect, and grounded in shared experience.
In this episode of Art Therapy in Process, we’re joined by Lucy Baker, an art therapy student from the UK, for a thoughtful conversation on nature-based therapy, creative practice, and how art therapy looks both similar and different across the pond.Together, we explore Lucy’s work integrating nature and the outdoors into therapeutic practice, how environment shapes regulation and connection, and the role creativity plays in healing. We also dig into the differences between art therapy training, licensure, and professional identity in the UK versus the US highlighting what we can learn from each other as a global art therapy community.
What happens when the therapy room meets real life? In this episode, we unpack the grey areas therapists navigate every day like gift giving, self-disclosure, running into clients in the wild, and what it’s actually like to date as a therapist.This episode goes a little off the rails….in the best way? It’s honest, reflective, funny, and deeply human. No perfect answers, just real talk about navigating nuance, protecting your energy, and remembering you’re allowed to be a person first and a therapist second.
Send us a textThis week on Art Therapy in Process, we’re talking therapists’ favorite things from fidgets we actually use, to art supplies we swear by, to comfort items that somehow regulate everyone in the room. Somewhere along the way…we may have accidentally created a holiday shopping list…. and exposed the underground Pittsburgh Plant Trade. Support the show
Send us a textIt’s that time of year when therapists are holding space, dodging holiday chaos, and apparently tracking full moon energy like weather reports. We talk about what it’s really like being a therapist around the holidays, the emotional weirdness of moon cycles, and the therapy animals who somehow keep us grounded. A little humor, a little magic, and a lot of real talk.Support the show
Send us a textIn this “mailbag” episode, we attempt to answer your questions… but quickly detour into talking about Pittsburgh pride, childhood nostalgia, and of course Mr. Rogers. Consider this your cozy, hometown-flavored chat about community, kindness, creative roots, and why Pittsburgh just hits different.Support the show
Send us a textA candid conversation with Tracy Weitkamp, LCPAT on what art therapy really looks like across settings, and all the things grad school didn’t prepare us for. We unpack how therapists react (or don’t) in sessions and in life, and the very human side of doing this work.Support the show
Send us a textNavigating friendships as adults is…. an adventure. In this episode, we dive into how relationships shift over time, how boundaries deepen connection, and what friendship looks like for therapists in and out of the therapy room. Add in a little Gen X and millennial humor and some gentle chaos and you’ve got Art Therapy in Process at its finest.Support the show
Send us a textIn this episode, Ann and Matt sit down with artist and art therapist Sara Roizen, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, to explore what happens when creative practice moves beyond the studio walls. From clinical work to community-based art groups, Sara shares insights on connection, process, and the power of group creativity. And yes, they also talk about Grape Nuts…. because nourishment comes in many forms.Support the show
Send us a textTherapists tell ghost stories…. kind of. Ann and Matt swap tales from inpatient units, share community mental health horrors, and find the humor in the haunting parts of the job. Therapy gets spooky (and silly) in this Halloween episode of Art Therapy in Process.Support the show
Send us a textThis week, we dive into what it’s like to live inside a therapist’s brain: balancing parenting, creative expression, and emotional awareness all at once. Ann and Matt explore how personal art supports their growth as therapists and humans, the parallels between raising kids and holding space for clients, and why even the Muppets have something to teach us about emotional depth and humor.Support the show
Send us a textAnn and Matt sit down with their first guest, Christopher Morrison, a licensed professional counselor and board-certified music therapist, to talk about what it really means to “show up” as a therapist both online and offline.Together they dive into the realities of being a therapist on social media, finding the balance between public presence and personal privacy, and how our human side naturally shows up in the work we do every day.It’s an honest, thoughtful, and funny look at how therapists navigate connection, creativity, and authenticity in the digital age.Support the show
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