Art Therapy: In Process

Ann Marie Hines and Matthew Brooks
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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.

  1. HACE 2 D

    Inside Our Art Therapy Toolbox

    In this episode, Ann and Matt share some of their goto art directives for both individual and group sessions, creative prompts they return to again and again because they help clients explore feelings, build insight, and express themselves in meaningful ways. They also talk about their own creative processes, what helps them reconnect with creativity, and take a little walk down memory lane with childhood photos. And because no episode would be complete without it a little random chaos, Ann and Matt chat about why so many therapists love psychological thrillers and murder mysteries? Is it curiosity about human behavior, emotional processing after a long day, or something else entirely? Expect creativity, nostalgia, and a few laughs along the way

    53 min

  2. 6 MAR

    Toot! Toot! Hot Mess Express, Mercury is in Retrograde

    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.

    44 min

  3. 27 FEB

    Isolation, Connection, and How to Rot the Right Way

    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.

    51 min

  4. 23 FEB

    Insurance, Self-Pay, and Screaming Into the Abyss

    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.

    50 min

  5. 23 FEB

    Sharing Creativity Without Crossing Lines: Talking Art Therapy With Other Clinicians

    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.

    52 min

  6. 23 FEB

    Still Human: Therapy, AI, and Moon Magic

    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.

    54 min

  7. 23 FEB

    Holding Space in Heavy Times: Therapy & Creative Resilience

    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.

    57 min

  8. 23 FEB

    Therapy, Tech, and a Side of Pittsburgh

    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.

    55 min
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Información

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.

Ficha técnica

  • Creado por
    Ann Marie Hines and Matthew Brooks
  • Años en activo
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    24
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
  • Derechos de autor
    © 2025 Ann Marie Hines and Matthew Brooks
  • Sitio web del podcast
    Art Therapy: In Process
  • Proveedor

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