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. 2 GG FA

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

    Send a text 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. Support the show

    52 min

  2. 6 FEB

    Still Human: Therapy, AI, and Moon Magic

    Send us a text 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. Support the show

    54 min

  3. 30 GEN

    Holding Space in Heavy Times: Therapy & Creative Resilience

    Send us a text 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. Support the show

    57 min

  4. 23 GEN

    Therapy, Tech, and a Side of Pittsburgh

    Send us a text 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.  Support the show

    55 min

  5. 16 GEN

    Notes, Laughs, and Lessons: Private Practice Real Talk

    Send us a text 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. Support the show

    49 min

  6. 9 GEN

    The Weight You Don’t See

    Send us a text 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. Support the show

    54 min

  7. 2 GEN

    Across the Pond: Art Therapy, Nature, and Practice in the UK & US

    Send us a text 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. Support the show

    57 min

  8. 19/12/2025

    The Grey Areas: Boundaries, Dating, Gifts & Running Into Clients at Target

    Send us a text 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. Support the show

    59 min
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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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  • Creatore
    Ann Marie Hines and Matthew Brooks
  • Anni di attività
    2025 - 2026
  • Puntate
    20
  • Classificazione
    Contenuti espliciti
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Art Therapy: In Process
  • Sito web del podcast
    Art Therapy: In Process
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