President
Kate Gibson
Kate Gibson, MA, ATR-BC, LPC received her bachelor's degree from Allegheny College in Meadville, PA double majoring in Psychology and Studio Art. She went on to pursue a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy and Counseling from Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA. Kate currently works at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh as a senior art therapist where she treats patients and family members coping with medical illness and treatment, new diagnoses, and hospitalization. In addition to individual and family treatment, Kate developed various open art studio programs as well as the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit parent support group. Kate also opened her practice Draw It Out LLC in 2016 working with children, adolescents, and adults. Kate has 11 years of experience working in community, educational, and outpatient mental health settings and specializes in the treatment of autism, developmental and learning disabilities, anxiety and trauma in children, adolescents, and adults.
Kate Gibson
Kate Gibson, MA, ATR-BC, LPC received her bachelor's degree from Allegheny College in Meadville, PA double majoring in Psychology and Studio Art. She went on to pursue a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy and Counseling from Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA. Kate currently works at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh as a senior art therapist where she treats patients and family members coping with medical illness and treatment, new diagnoses, and hospitalization. In addition to individual and family treatment, Kate developed various open art studio programs as well as the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit parent support group. Kate also opened her practice Draw It Out LLC in 2016 working with children, adolescents, and adults. Kate has 11 years of experience working in community, educational, and outpatient mental health settings and specializes in the treatment of autism, developmental and learning disabilities, anxiety and trauma in children, adolescents, and adults.
President-Elect
Ann Marie Hines (Powell)
Anne Marie Hines (Powell), MA, ATR-BC, LPC is a Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania. Ann completed her undergraduate work at Alfred University in Alfred, NY majoring in Clinical and Child Psychology with a minor in Art. She went on to complete her graduate work in Art Therapy and Counseling at Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA. Ann has over 20 years of experience as an art therapist and mental health counselor working with children, families, and adults in various mental health settings. Ann previously served on the PAATA board as events chair.
Ann Marie Hines (Powell)
Anne Marie Hines (Powell), MA, ATR-BC, LPC is a Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania. Ann completed her undergraduate work at Alfred University in Alfred, NY majoring in Clinical and Child Psychology with a minor in Art. She went on to complete her graduate work in Art Therapy and Counseling at Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA. Ann has over 20 years of experience as an art therapist and mental health counselor working with children, families, and adults in various mental health settings. Ann previously served on the PAATA board as events chair.
Secretary
Michele D. Rattigan
Michele Rattigan, DHSc, ATR-BC, NCC, LPC, LPAT (pronouns: she/her) is a registered, board-certified art therapist and nationally certified, licensed professional counselor with specializations in trauma, post-partum depression and anxiety, disordered eating and body image concerns, self-harming behaviors and dissociative disorders. Her teaching philosophy is informed by Universal Design for Learning and focuses on the dynamic teacher-student relationship and presence as pedagogy to support student growth that is trauma-informed, compassionate, socially mindful and grounded in cultural humility. The intersections of daily arts practices, creativity, well-being, mindfulness, self- and community compassion, interdisciplinary collaboration and equity in mental health care influence her work as a clinician, artist, writer researcher, volunteer, national presenter, keynote speaker and 25 years as an educator.
Michele D. Rattigan
Michele Rattigan, DHSc, ATR-BC, NCC, LPC, LPAT (pronouns: she/her) is a registered, board-certified art therapist and nationally certified, licensed professional counselor with specializations in trauma, post-partum depression and anxiety, disordered eating and body image concerns, self-harming behaviors and dissociative disorders. Her teaching philosophy is informed by Universal Design for Learning and focuses on the dynamic teacher-student relationship and presence as pedagogy to support student growth that is trauma-informed, compassionate, socially mindful and grounded in cultural humility. The intersections of daily arts practices, creativity, well-being, mindfulness, self- and community compassion, interdisciplinary collaboration and equity in mental health care influence her work as a clinician, artist, writer researcher, volunteer, national presenter, keynote speaker and 25 years as an educator.
Treasurer
Mike Fogel
Mike Fogel, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, PAATA HLM, is an author, art therapy entrepreneur, and neurodiversity advocate. Passionate about childhood, parenting, and playfulness in therapy, he was inspired to found award-winning child therapy programs and businesses: the Art of Friendship Social-Coping Program® (2000), Child and Family Art Therapy Center (2007), Camp Pegasus (2013), and the BetterWorld Affordable Art Therapy Program (2019). Mike’s work is supercharged by heartfelt faith that every person has the innate capacity to heal, grow, and progress towards their vast personal potential.
Mike published his first book in 2020, “The Social-Emotional Guidebook: Motivate Your Child to Master Social & Emotional Coping Skills”. The Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association twice honored Mike with awards for Innovative Application of Art Therapy in 2006 and Honorary Life Member in 2021.
Mike treats a wide range of childhood emotional-behavioral challenges at his private group practice. Since 1995, Mike cultivated a specialty in social skills group therapy with neuro-diverse children with autism, ADHD, and learning differences. The unique needs of this population stimulated Mike to create a comprehensive social skills training program (The Art of Friendship) and visually communicated S.E.L. curriculum. The program teaches young people social and emotional coping skills and the Guidebook empowers parents and professionals to support and reinforce skill development. Mike preaches: social skills are for everyone, and social-coping skills hold the key to a kinder, more effective & compassionate society, and nothing short of world peace!
Mike is constantly involved in lay and clinical education. He was an adjunct professor and clinical supervisor at Drexel University’s graduate art therapy program for years. You’ll find Mike presenting at conferences and workshops around the country. His community service included volunteer positions on the board of directors of the Asperger & Autism Alliance of Greater Philadelphia, the
Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association, and Hill Top Preparatory School.
Mike lives outside of Philadelphia, PA with his wife, two children, and Ruby the Coton puppy. He loves comic books, progressive rock music, all things comedic, college basketball, and rooting for his Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles.
Mike Fogel
Mike Fogel, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, PAATA HLM, is an author, art therapy entrepreneur, and neurodiversity advocate. Passionate about childhood, parenting, and playfulness in therapy, he was inspired to found award-winning child therapy programs and businesses: the Art of Friendship Social-Coping Program® (2000), Child and Family Art Therapy Center (2007), Camp Pegasus (2013), and the BetterWorld Affordable Art Therapy Program (2019). Mike’s work is supercharged by heartfelt faith that every person has the innate capacity to heal, grow, and progress towards their vast personal potential.
Mike published his first book in 2020, “The Social-Emotional Guidebook: Motivate Your Child to Master Social & Emotional Coping Skills”. The Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association twice honored Mike with awards for Innovative Application of Art Therapy in 2006 and Honorary Life Member in 2021.
Mike treats a wide range of childhood emotional-behavioral challenges at his private group practice. Since 1995, Mike cultivated a specialty in social skills group therapy with neuro-diverse children with autism, ADHD, and learning differences. The unique needs of this population stimulated Mike to create a comprehensive social skills training program (The Art of Friendship) and visually communicated S.E.L. curriculum. The program teaches young people social and emotional coping skills and the Guidebook empowers parents and professionals to support and reinforce skill development. Mike preaches: social skills are for everyone, and social-coping skills hold the key to a kinder, more effective & compassionate society, and nothing short of world peace!
Mike is constantly involved in lay and clinical education. He was an adjunct professor and clinical supervisor at Drexel University’s graduate art therapy program for years. You’ll find Mike presenting at conferences and workshops around the country. His community service included volunteer positions on the board of directors of the Asperger & Autism Alliance of Greater Philadelphia, the
Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association, and Hill Top Preparatory School.
Mike lives outside of Philadelphia, PA with his wife, two children, and Ruby the Coton puppy. He loves comic books, progressive rock music, all things comedic, college basketball, and rooting for his Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles.
Membership Chair
Jennifer Beasley
Jennifer Beasley, DAT, LPAT, ATR-BC serves on the faculty at Seton Hill University, where she teaches graduate and undergraduate students. Prior to moving to Pennsylvania, she taught as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Louisville in the Department of Counseling and Human Development and served as a visiting instructor at Mount Mary University.
In her clinical work as an art therapist, she has provided mental health services in a variety of settings including community mental health, inpatient psychiatric facilities, schools, nonprofit agencies, private practice, and refugee resettlement agencies. Much of her work has been with children and families navigating the educational system. She is interested in trauma, career development, and mindfulness. In her work as an educator and therapist, she helps others identify and remove obstacles to live their best lives.
Jennifer Beasley
Jennifer Beasley, DAT, LPAT, ATR-BC serves on the faculty at Seton Hill University, where she teaches graduate and undergraduate students. Prior to moving to Pennsylvania, she taught as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Louisville in the Department of Counseling and Human Development and served as a visiting instructor at Mount Mary University.
In her clinical work as an art therapist, she has provided mental health services in a variety of settings including community mental health, inpatient psychiatric facilities, schools, nonprofit agencies, private practice, and refugee resettlement agencies. Much of her work has been with children and families navigating the educational system. She is interested in trauma, career development, and mindfulness. In her work as an educator and therapist, she helps others identify and remove obstacles to live their best lives.
Advocacy and Professional Affairs Chair
Liz Micciulla
Liz Micciulla, MA, LPC (PA/NJ), ATR-BC, LAAT (NJ), CAADC is a compassionate and skilled licensed counselor (PA and NJ), licensed associate art therapist (NJ), board-certified art therapist, and certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor. With a master's degree from Caldwell University, Liz brings a wealth of experience from her work in outpatient settings, where she has provided therapy for individuals and groups dealing with substance use disorders. Liz has a strong passion for working with couples and is Level 2 Gottman-trained. She helps couples strengthen their relationships and navigate challenges to achieve meaningful and lasting change. Liz runs a weekly art therapy group and is part of a group private practice. Outside of her professional work, Liz volunteers for the Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association and enjoys playing piano, tap dancing, and spending quality time with her husband and son.
Liz Micciulla
Liz Micciulla, MA, LPC (PA/NJ), ATR-BC, LAAT (NJ), CAADC is a compassionate and skilled licensed counselor (PA and NJ), licensed associate art therapist (NJ), board-certified art therapist, and certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor. With a master's degree from Caldwell University, Liz brings a wealth of experience from her work in outpatient settings, where she has provided therapy for individuals and groups dealing with substance use disorders. Liz has a strong passion for working with couples and is Level 2 Gottman-trained. She helps couples strengthen their relationships and navigate challenges to achieve meaningful and lasting change. Liz runs a weekly art therapy group and is part of a group private practice. Outside of her professional work, Liz volunteers for the Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association and enjoys playing piano, tap dancing, and spending quality time with her husband and son.
Events Chair
Anne Picardi
Anne Picardi, MS, ATR-BC, LPC (she/her) received her bachelor’s degree from Capital University in Columbus, OH double majoring in Art Therapy and Psychology and minoring in Studio Art. Anne then went on to obtain her master’s degree in Creative Arts Therapy with a specialization in Art Therapy from Nazareth College (now Nazareth University) in Rochester, NY. She currently works as an outpatient therapist at a community mental health center. Anne has an interest in identity development and helping clients explore themes of self. In her free time, Anne enjoys creating art, baking, and playing with her cat.
Anne Picardi
Anne Picardi, MS, ATR-BC, LPC (she/her) received her bachelor’s degree from Capital University in Columbus, OH double majoring in Art Therapy and Psychology and minoring in Studio Art. Anne then went on to obtain her master’s degree in Creative Arts Therapy with a specialization in Art Therapy from Nazareth College (now Nazareth University) in Rochester, NY. She currently works as an outpatient therapist at a community mental health center. Anne has an interest in identity development and helping clients explore themes of self. In her free time, Anne enjoys creating art, baking, and playing with her cat.
Public Information Chair
Sarah Mauskapf
Sarah Mauskapf, MA, MT-BC, ATR, LPC is a professional counselor, board-certified music therapist, and registered art therapist with over a decade of experience in mental health and educational settings. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Therapy from Slippery Rock University and dual Master of Arts degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy from Pennsylvania Western University. Sarah joined The Watson Institute in 2020 as a music therapist for the Education Center South and WISCA programs, later transitioning into her current role as a Mental Health Consultant. Her work focuses on social and emotional learning (SEL), and she developed the Arts-Based Learning of Emotion Regulation (ABLER) curriculum to support emotional literacy and growth among neurodivergent learners. In her free time, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband and their two boys, traveling, and photography.
Sarah Mauskapf
Sarah Mauskapf, MA, MT-BC, ATR, LPC is a professional counselor, board-certified music therapist, and registered art therapist with over a decade of experience in mental health and educational settings. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Therapy from Slippery Rock University and dual Master of Arts degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy from Pennsylvania Western University. Sarah joined The Watson Institute in 2020 as a music therapist for the Education Center South and WISCA programs, later transitioning into her current role as a Mental Health Consultant. Her work focuses on social and emotional learning (SEL), and she developed the Arts-Based Learning of Emotion Regulation (ABLER) curriculum to support emotional literacy and growth among neurodivergent learners. In her free time, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband and their two boys, traveling, and photography.
Social Justice and Diversity Chair
Rachel Oresky-Portner
Rachel Oresky-Portner, MA, ATR-BC, LPC completed her BFA in Fine Arts with a concentration in Art Therapy at the University of the Arts in 2004 and her Masters in Art Therapy at Drexel University in 2007. She spent 8 years as an art therapist and recovery team facilitator at Einstein LTSR post graduation, and then in various outpatient settings providing both individual/group art therapy and psychotherapy services. Rachel integrates various approaches into her art therapy practice based upon the needs of each individual and group. She has studied and incorporates elements of IFS, DBT, Trauma-Informed, ACT and Mindfulness approaches into her art therapy sessions.
Rachel's extensive clinical experience includes working with adults who experience chronic and severe mental health issues in a long-term residential setting, clients with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, personality and thought disorders, grief related symptoms, and PTSD/complex trauma. Rachel facilitated the partial hospitalization program and was lead therapist at OBH for 3 years and concurrently started seeing clients in her private practice. She then ran the adult mental health IOP and saw individual clients in Retreat Behavioral Health. She currently serves as the Director of Outpatient services for Elwyn in Phoenixville, in a community mental health setting.
Rachel believes that art therapy is effective for numerous reasons. One is its ability to bypass cognitive functioning and defenses, which can provide a pathway for deeper insight, understanding and access for healing. Art therapy can also act as a vehicle for expression and communication that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to obtain, particularly surrounding trauma. Another important tool of art therapy is how the expressive process elicits group cohesion and support by providing tangible and accessible images that enhance understanding of another's experiences.
Rachel served DVATA as PR co-chair for 2 years and as chapter delegate for 1 year, prior to our name change to PAATA. She won the most active artist award in 2013 and 2016. According to Rachel, "being part of our community of art therapists has provided a unique system of support that has helped with advocacy and communication of what we can do within the larger realm of psychology." She is especially interested in creating collaborative experiences that bridge gaps across diverse communities.
As for her own art making, Rachel creates response art to therapy as she finds it helpful in terms of processing her responses, thoughts and feelings surrounding sessions. Using her art in this way also aids in information gathering on a personal and clinical level. She also exhibits as a professional artist and has her own website containing her artwork.
Rachel Oresky-Portner
Rachel Oresky-Portner, MA, ATR-BC, LPC completed her BFA in Fine Arts with a concentration in Art Therapy at the University of the Arts in 2004 and her Masters in Art Therapy at Drexel University in 2007. She spent 8 years as an art therapist and recovery team facilitator at Einstein LTSR post graduation, and then in various outpatient settings providing both individual/group art therapy and psychotherapy services. Rachel integrates various approaches into her art therapy practice based upon the needs of each individual and group. She has studied and incorporates elements of IFS, DBT, Trauma-Informed, ACT and Mindfulness approaches into her art therapy sessions.
Rachel's extensive clinical experience includes working with adults who experience chronic and severe mental health issues in a long-term residential setting, clients with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, personality and thought disorders, grief related symptoms, and PTSD/complex trauma. Rachel facilitated the partial hospitalization program and was lead therapist at OBH for 3 years and concurrently started seeing clients in her private practice. She then ran the adult mental health IOP and saw individual clients in Retreat Behavioral Health. She currently serves as the Director of Outpatient services for Elwyn in Phoenixville, in a community mental health setting.
Rachel believes that art therapy is effective for numerous reasons. One is its ability to bypass cognitive functioning and defenses, which can provide a pathway for deeper insight, understanding and access for healing. Art therapy can also act as a vehicle for expression and communication that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to obtain, particularly surrounding trauma. Another important tool of art therapy is how the expressive process elicits group cohesion and support by providing tangible and accessible images that enhance understanding of another's experiences.
Rachel served DVATA as PR co-chair for 2 years and as chapter delegate for 1 year, prior to our name change to PAATA. She won the most active artist award in 2013 and 2016. According to Rachel, "being part of our community of art therapists has provided a unique system of support that has helped with advocacy and communication of what we can do within the larger realm of psychology." She is especially interested in creating collaborative experiences that bridge gaps across diverse communities.
As for her own art making, Rachel creates response art to therapy as she finds it helpful in terms of processing her responses, thoughts and feelings surrounding sessions. Using her art in this way also aids in information gathering on a personal and clinical level. She also exhibits as a professional artist and has her own website containing her artwork.