The Creative Psychotherapist

VFTS 2022 2 | Dr. Amber Elizabeth Gray | Cross Cultural Dance/Movement Therapy

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED GUEST: Dr. Amber Elizabeth Gray is a trailblazer in the use of Dance/Movement Therapy, Somatic Psychology and Continuum in global m...

VFTS 2022 1 | Jeni Swerdlow | Drumming for Life

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED GUESTS: Jeni Swerdlow, MA-ATR, Founder & "Chief Rhythm Activator" of DRUMMM Rhythmic Events, is a dynamic and engaging facilitator, prese...

63. Dr. Christie Kederian | The Love Doctor Shares Tips to Creating an Online Business

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED GUESTS: Dr. Christie Kederian, is a nationally-renowned psychologist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in the psy...

62. Karen Anderson-Fignon | EPICS Journey: Image Based Career Assessment

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED GUESTS: Karen Anderson-Fignon is a licensed clinical art therapist and career coach. She created the EPICS assessment tool in 2013, and ...

61. Nicole Porter Davis | The Creative Process of the Creative Arts Trauma Therapist

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED GUEST:  Nicole Porter Davis, ATR-BC, LCAT is the Former Director of Child therapy following the Sandy Hook School Massacre in Newto...

60. Janet Bayramyan | Growing an Online Practice in Different States

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED GUEST:  Janet Bayramyan, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of California (LCSW88575) and Florida (SW16210)....

59. Susan Clark | DBT-Informed Art Therapy

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED GUESTS:  Susan Clark, LPCC-S, ATR-BC is an art therapist and counselor with 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She curre...

58. Angel Duncan | Fill Your Practice by Public Speaking About Your Niche

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED GUEST: Angel C. Duncan has an extensive background in counseling psychology, art therapy and neurosciences clinical research. She is an ...

57. Linda Turner | Permission to Shift & Grow with Your Practice

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED GUEST:  Linda Turner, LCAT, ATR-BC has been a NYC based Art Psychotherapist for 20 years. She is also a mixed media artist and pain...

VFTS 2021 15 | Jamie Marich | Dancing Mindfulness, EMDR & Transformation

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED GUESTS: Jamie Marich, Ph.D., LPCC-S, LICDC-CS, REAT, RYT-500, RMT (she/they) travels internationally speaking on topics related to EMDR ...

VFTS 2021 14 | Bonnie Harnden | Awe & Gratitude: Resilience Building for Therapists & their Clients

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED GUESTS:  Bonnie Harnden is a Creative Arts Therapist, Psychoanalyst, Couple and Family therapist, and Associate Professor in Concordia ...

56. Reji Mathew, Marshall Lyles & Sara Tsutsum | Intersectionality, Disability & The Expressive Arts

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED GUESTS: Dr. Reji Mathew, PhD, LCSW is an integrative, neuroscience-informed, social work psychotherapist; a narrative freelance journalist; a...

VFTS 2021 13 | Daniel Blausey & Yasmine Awais | Creating Common Ground within Supervision

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED GUESTS:  Daniel Blausey, MA, ATR-BC, ATCS, LCAT (he/his), is a NYC based art therapist and the founder of Studio Blue: Creative Art...

VFTS 2021 12 | Paulina & Alba | Arte Terapia en Espanol: Bridging the Gap Across Cultures

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED GUEST: Paulina Céspedes is a psychologist, executive coach, and entrepreneur. For the last 7 years she has focused her career on personal de...

55. Melissa Wesner & Daniel Mayer | Tips for Protecting Your Practice

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED GUESTS: Melissa Wesner is a type A, counseling nerd who likes to cross her t's and dot her i's. She is often the person to rain on the parade...

VFTS 2021 11 | Angel Duncan, Juliet King, Wendy Miller, Berna Huebner, Dan Cohen | Advocacy for the Arts as Medicine for the Aging Brain

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED GUESTS:  Guest: Angel Duncan, Juliet King, Wendy Miller, Berna Huebner, Dan Cohen can be found on our website (See full bios on our webs...

54. Erika Mayer | Transitioning from a Group to Your Own Practice

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED GUEST: Erika Mayer is a nationally registered, board certified art psychotherapist. She received her Bachelor of Arts from SUNY Purchase...

VFTS 2021 10 | Sharon Strouse | Artful Grief : Expressive Arts Therapies for Bereavement

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED GUEST: Sharon Strouse, MA, ATR-BC, LCPAT is a board-certified and licensed clinical professional art therapist and Associate Director fo...

VFTS 2021 9 | Lorraine R. Freedle | For the Love of Sandplay

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED GUEST: Lorraine R. Freedle, PhD, ABPdN, CST-T, is a neuropsychologist, international teacher, researcher, and expressive arts therapist....

53. Joanne S. Williams | Niching Down- ESA & Psychiatric Service Animal Certification Letters

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joanne S. Williams, LCSW, has helped 1000's of clients in her 30 years as a Licensed Mental Health Professional, to move from fear to fulfillment as s...

VFTS 2021 8 | Stacie Yeldell | Creating Signature Interventions & Approaches to Treatment

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED GUEST: Stacie Aamon Yeldell, MA, MT-BC, AVPT, is a Board Certified Music and Vocal Psychotherapist and international speaker with 15 years of...

52. Elissa Arbeitman | Follow Your Energy & Intuition to Create Your Private Practice

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED GUEST: ELISSA ARBEITMAN, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT Elissa earned a BFA in Graphic Design from The University of Michigan, holds a Masters degree in Ar...

51. Gretchen Miller | Create Your Digital Presence Grounded in Professional Passions & Values

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED GUEST: Gretchen Miller, MA, ATR-BC, ACTP Gretchen is a Registered Board-Certified art therapist and an Advanced Certified Trauma Practitioner...

EE8. 24 | Chris Howard and Ana-Alicia Lopez | Redefining Creative Possibilities of Telehealth to Engage Clients & Grow Your Practice

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED GUEST: {ENCORE of Episode 24 with Chris Howard & Ana-Alicia Lopez} You might recognize my guests this week from Episode 5. Ana-Alicia Lop...

EE7. 26 | Nicole Burgess | Move Through Perfectionism & Fear as a Business Owner

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED GUEST: {ENCORE of Episode 26 with Nicole Burgess} I can't wait for you to listen to my conversation with Empowerment Coach Nicole Burgess wit...

EE6. 43 | Michael Spencer | Nuts and Bolts of Bookkeeping for Therapists

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED GUEST: {ENCORE Episode 43 with Michael Spencer} Michael Spencer is the owner of Michael Spencer Bookkeeping, a virtual bookkeeping business s...

EE5. VFTS 2020 5 | April Duncan | Culturally-Informed Play Therapy for Racial Trauma

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED GUEST: {ENCORE of VFTS Episode 5 - April Duncan} In this Voices From the Expressive Therapies Summit Episode, I got to interview play therapi...

EE4. 17 | Emery Mikel | The Art of Business

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED GUEST: {ENCORE of EPISODE 17- Emery Mikel} I know I always say, I am so excited to introduce you all to my next guest, but I really really am...

EE3. 30 | Briana MacWilliam | Breaking Glass Ceilings

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED GUEST: {ENCORE of EPISODE 30- Briana MacWilliam} I first learned about my next guest a few years ago at the 2018 AATA conference in Miami. I ...

EE2. VFTS 2020 4 | Bridgit Gaspard | The Final 8th - Enlist Your Inner Selves to Accomplish Your Goals

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this Voices From the Expressive Therapies Summit Episode, I got to interview Bridgit Dengel Gaspard about her new book the final 8th. Bridgit Denge...

EE1. 41| Dr. Judy Rubin | Dr. Judy Rubin On Her Life's Work and the Online Film Learning Library

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED GUEST: {ENCORE of EPISODE 41} Dr. Judith A. Rubin earned a Bachelor's in art from Wellesley College and a Master's in Art Education from Harv...

50. Nicole Elise Edwards | Empowered Feminine Archetypes and The Process of Creation

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

*** Special Warning *** There is a short guided visualization in the beginning of our interview, it is recommended that you do not listen to that port...

49. Roseann Cappana-Hodge | Helping Parents Get Unstuck

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Roseann is a trailblazing Psychologist for almost 30 years, Pediatric Mental Health Expert and the founder and director of The Global Institute of...

48. Reaching Couples Through Retreats and Events | Brian Mayer

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Mayer is a solo practitioner at Full Circle Coaching. He works mostly with couples and is trained in Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Ther...

47. Creating a Work-Life Balance as an Entrepreneurial Mom | Amber Trueblood

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

AMBER TRUEBLOOD is a licensed marriage and family therapist, speaker, writer, retreat host and mother to four sons. She loves learning everything she...

46. "Culturally Sensitive Trauma Response" | Jennifer Marchand

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Marchand is a Certified Canadian Counsellor, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, Registered Canadian Art Therapy, and a Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitiv...

VFTS 2021 7. LifeSPEAKS Poetry Therapy | Jennie Linthorst

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jennie Linthorst, MA, CAPF, is a poet, expressive writing teacher, and founder of LifeSPEAKS Poetry Therapy. She is on the faculty of the UCLA Arts &a...

VFTS 2021 6. On Cultural Humility | Vivian Chavez

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Vivian Chavez, MPH, DrPH, is a college professor, social justice artist, and yoga/meditation teacher. Much of her work focuses on facilitating convers...

SS8. Relapse Prevention | Special Series on Trauma Response with Nicole Porter Davis

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Emerald Sketch A.R.T. Specializing in early childhood, acute assessment, trauma treatment, family  development and community outreach, Nicole Por...

45. Applying the ACT approach to Entrepreneurship | Lee Chaix McDonough

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Chaix McDonough is the CEO and Founder of Coach With Clarity, a training and education company for life and business coaches. She is also the host...

VFTS 2021 5. Creative Approaches to Working with Resistance in Therapy | Erica Curtis

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Erica Curtis is co-author with Ping Ho of the award-winning book "The Innovative Parent: Raising Connected, Happy, Successful Kids through Art." She i...

VFTS 2021 4. Imagination, Creativity & Spirituality in Therapy | Dr. Leanne Domash

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Leanne Domash, PhD is a psychologist/psychoanalyst, playwright and Embodied Imagination practitioner. She has had a life-long interest in the creative...

44. Creative Resiliency in Your Practice | Kate Shannon

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Shannon, LPC, LCAT, MT-BC is the host of the Creative Therapy Umbrella podcast. She offers therapist support services, private practice services ...

43. Nuts and Bolts of Bookkeeping for Therapists | Michael Spencer

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Spencer is the owner of Michael Spencer Bookkeeping, a virtual bookkeeping business serving counselors, therapists, and helping professionals ...

42. Managing Chronic Stress | Dr. Jennifer Love

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jennifer Love, co-author of WHEN CRISIS STRIKES (December 29th, 2020), is a  board-certified psychiatrist in addiction psychiatry and addicti...

VFTS 2021 3. Expressive Arts and Grief | Dr. Robert Neimeyer

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Robert A. Neimeyer, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of the Department of Psychology, University of Memphis, and maintains an active consulting and coaching...

VFTS 2021 2. Expressive Remix Therapy: Digital Approaches to Treatment | Jeffrey Jamerson

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeffrey Jamerson, MA, PhD (c), has over 20 years of experience in the public sector. He has served at-risk youth in various capacities, most recently ...

41. Dr. Judy Rubin On Her Life's Work and the Online Film Learning Library | Dr. Judy Rubin

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Judith A. Rubin earned a Bachelor's in art from Wellesley College and a Master's in Art Education from Harvard University. In 1964, Rubin met Fre...

VFTS 2021 1. Starting a Private Art Therapy Practice | Dr. Rachel Brandoff Interviews Podcast Host Reina Lombardi

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this Voices From The Summit 2021 Episode, guest host, Dr. Rachel Brandoff, interviews the Creative Psychotherapist Podcast host, Reina Lombardi. Dr...

40. End of the Year Business Prep | Reina Lombardi

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, host Reina Lombardi, shares the 3 things she consistently does at the end of each year to reflect upon successes of the year and...

39. Growing a Solo Practice | Lisa Richardson

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Richardson, MA, LMHC, LPC, CCTP is the owner of Spirited Away Art Therapy, LLC in Venice, Florida. She is also the Co-chair for Arts for Health S...

SS7. Secure Remembrance | Special Series on Trauma Response with Nicole Porter Davis

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole Porter Davis ATR-BC, LCAT specializes in early childhood, acute assessment, trauma treatment, family development and community outreach. She is...

38. Expanding Beyond one-to-one Therapy with Online Training Offerings | Jackie Flynn

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jackie Flynn is the founder and director of Counseling in Brevard, is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Registered Play Therapist, Trauma Therapist, Couples...

37. Telehealth, Biofeedback, & Neurofeedback | Dr. Roseann Cappana-Hodge

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Roseann is a trailblazing Psychologist for almost 30 years, Pediatric Mental Health Expert and the founder and director of The Global Institute of...

36. Creating Your Unique Company Culture | Heather Anderson

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Episode, my Creative Assistant, Heather Anderson and I have a candid conversation on the topic of Strategic Planning.  We talk about how ...

35. 3 Business Benefits of Being in a Mastermind Group | Reina Lombardi

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Solo Episode, I share the 3 biggest benefits I have experienced by being part of a paid Mastermind Community.  I love having guests on t...

34. Creating a Mental Health Based Talk Show | Bertha Barrett with Tamika Lee

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This mother-daughter entrepreneurial duo put their knowledge and skills together to create Intake - A talk show dedicated to raising awareness for all...

33. Increasing Access to Mental Health by Design The Co, an Arts and Therapies Center | Angel Bigalot

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Angel Bilagot is a registered Psychotherapist and Drama Therapist. She is also a mother to four beautifully rambunctious boys. Angel graduate from Wil...

VFTS 10. Dreamscaping: Prescriptive Memories for Grief and Loss | Nancy Gershman

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nancy Gershman, LMSW, is a psychotherapist and the developer of Dreamscaping, an imaginal and photo-based approach to treating grief and loss, support...

32. | Earn Passive Income by Selling Your Therapeutic Resources | Marie Leznicki

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mindstead founder, Marie Leznicki, has always cared deeply about human potential and personal growth. Having benefited from counseling, coaching, and ...

VFTS 9. Musician to Music Therapist : How the Expressive Therapies Summit Inspired Career Change| Dan Walsh

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I am excited to share this conversation with Board Certified Music Therapist, Dan Walsh. He shared how he became inspired to shift into the world of m...

VFTS 8. Trauma-Informed Treatment and Training: How Collaboration Created the Kint Institute | Craig Haen

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Voices From the Expressive Therapies Summit Episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Craig Haen. He shared the origin story of the Kint Ins...

VFTS 7. Psychodrama in Individual Therapy | Rebecca Walters

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rebecca Walters, MS, LMHC, LCAT, TEP, is the co-founder and director of the Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute, which provides professional training ...

VFTS 6. Parts Work in Play and Poetry Therapy | Marshall Lyles

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Voices From the Expressive Therapies Summit Episode, I interviewed play therapist Marshall Lyles. He talked about his multi-modal integrative...

VFTS 5. Culturally-Informed Play Therapy for Racial Trauma | April Duncan

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Voices From the Expressive Therapies Summit Episode, I got to interview play therapist April Duncan on how she has created a for-profit play t...

VFTS 4. The Final 8th - Enlist Your Inner Selves to Accomplish Your Goals | Bridgit Gaspard

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Voices From the Expressive Therapies Summit Episode, I got to interview Bridgit Dengel Gaspard about her new book the final 8th. Bridgit Denge...

VFTS 3. Resiliency Through Writing and Action | Nancy Scherlong

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nancy S. Scherlong, LCSW, PTR, CJT, M/S is a licensed clinical social worker in the states of NY and CT, a registered poetry therapist, certified jour...

31. From Practice to Professional Manual: Brick-Based Counseling | Derek Tulluck

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I am very excited to welcome Derek Tulluck on the show. He is an Elementary School Counselor, Professor, Author of Brick-Based Counseling and maintain...

VFTS 2. Voices From the Expressive Therapies Summit | Digital Art Interventions for COVID & Beyond | Kendra Carlson

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Voices From the Expressive Therapies Summit Series Guest is Kendra Carlson, MAAT, ATR-BC. She is a Registered and Board Certified Art Therapis...

VFTS 1. Voices From the Expressive Therapies Summit | Meet the Summit's Founder | Barry M. Cohen

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Voices From the Expressive Therapies Summit Episode 1 I have been asking Barry to be a guest on the show to talk about the Expressive Therapies Summi...

30. Briana MacWilliam | Breaking Glass Ceilings

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I first learned about my next guest a few years ago at the 2018 AATA conference in Miami. I was talking with a colleague about my plans to create this...

29. Networking for Your Client | Phillip Clark

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Phillip Clark is the Founder & President of ENABLE Special Needs Planning, LLC. He created ENABLE thanks to the positive influence of his younger ...

28. Light Your Brand on Fire: 8 Parts of Branding with JennyBCreative | Jenny Boyd

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Back in January I hosted a Vision Board - Goal Setting workshop at my practice. That is where I met my next guest, Jenny Boyd. I can't speak for Jenny...

27. Industry-Expert Tips on Using SEO to make your website STAND OUT!

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 27 is all about Marketing! Our next guest, Joel Connor, shares Industry-Expert Tips on Using SEO to make your website STAND OUT! Joel Conner i...

26. Move Through Perfectionism & Fear as a Business Owner | Nicole Burgess

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Creatives. I can't wait for you to listen to my conversation with Empowerment Coach Nicole Burgess with you. She is so incredibly humble! She has ...

25. Take Control of Business Finances | David Axler

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Does the word Accounting, send you running? Not to fear, my next guest shares how easy it is to take control of your business accounting needs using W...

24. Redefining Creative Possibilities of Telehealth to Engage Clients & Grow Your Practice | Chris Howard and Ana-Alicia Lopez

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You might recogize my guests this week from Episode 5. Ana-Alicia Lopez & Chris Howard, are the husband and wife team, behind The House of Music T...

23. Brand Building and More | Lisa Mustard

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I have been following Lisa on Social Media and listening to her Podcast, the Therapy Show, for quite some time. I love her positive energy and authent...

22. Five Things You Need to Know BEFORE You Lease or Buy An Office Space | Colin Carr

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about what you need to know before leasing or buying an office for your practice. My guest is Coin Carr, founder of CARR Health...

21. Unexpected Benefits of Blogging | Carolyn Mehlomakulu, LMFT, ATR-BC

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I had the pleasure of speaking with Art Therapist Carolyn Mehlomakulu, LMFT-S, ATR of Creativity in Therapy. Carolyn shares how she started blogging a...

20. Marketing Tips for Practice Builders | Reina Lombardi

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about Marketing your practice. I share some of the hurdles I have had to jump in order to help my business grow. And after a de...

19. Building an Online Art Therapy Practice | Leah Guzman

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My next guest is an incredibly talented and accomplished artist and art therapist, Leah Guzman. She works in the Miami-Dade public schools and her pra...

18. Diversifying a Practice by Focusing on Mediation & Parenting Evaluations

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I am very excited to welcome Julie Corbin, LMFT to the podcast. Prior to becoming a therapist, she spent years leading troubled and urban teen on wild...

17. The Art of Business

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I know I always say, I am so excited to introduce you all to my next guest, but I really really am! She and I met because we were both on a panel toge...

16. Following Your Therapeutic Instincts: Using Yoga Swings as a "Holding Container" for Clients in a Private Practice

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I am excited to welcome play therapist supervisor and social worker Robyn Gobbel, She is an attachment focused therapist integrating various expressio...

15. Integrating Telehealth into Your Practice: Legal and Ethical Considerations During the Pandemic

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I take a deep dive into the legal and ethical considerations when integrating telehealth into your private practice. We will be talkin...