<description>&lt;h1&gt;Some feelings can’t be said &amp;#8211; but they can be sung&lt;/h1&gt; &lt;p&gt;Ann Koplow shares her journey as a therapist and musician, discussing the healing power of music, her experiences with a rare heart condition, and the importance of authenticity in therapy. She emphasizes the role of shamelessness in creative expression and how songwriting serves as a therapeutic tool for both herself and her clients. The conversation explores the impact of music on mental health, the creation of community through shared experiences, and the necessity of letting go of&lt;img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-20407 alignright" src="https://therapistuncensored.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ann-the-singing-therapist-2--300x226.webp" alt="" width="165" height="125" /&gt; shame to embrace one&amp;#8217;s true self.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;blockquote&gt; &lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil"&gt;&amp;#8220;Every day is a gift. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil"&gt;Let go of your shame. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil"&gt;Be your authentic self.&amp;#8221; &amp;#8211; Ann Koplow, LCSW, CGP&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;h5&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About our Guest &amp;#8211; Ann Koplow, LCSW, CGP&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/h5&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-20406 alignleft" src="https://therapistuncensored.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/94A2EB83-C681-4273-8542-3B0A4A936DF8_1_105_c-Ann-Koplow-300x300.jpeg" alt="" width="193" height="193" /&gt;Ann Koplow is a clinical social worker, certified group therapist, and singer-songwriter who uses psychotherapy and music to help people grow and connect. She facilitates six open-access “Coping and Healing” groups a week at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and is a past president of the Northeastern Society for Group Psychotherapy. She has yet to publish any articles or books about her innovative model for group therapy because she’s better at short-form creations like songs, including “Triggers,” “Everybody’s Somebody’s Asshole,” “Catastrophizing,” “Other People’s Anger,” “Don’t Kill Yourself,” and her protest song “You Don’t Scare Me!” When she shares her songs in her groups, the members appreciate her relatable and accepting messages like “I Left the House Before I Felt Ready” and “It’s Hard to Get Sh*t Done When You’re Scared Sh*tless.” Her patients express concern that she will get too famous and leave the groups behind, but that’s just not going to happen. Her album The Singing Therapist — Live at the Lilypad! and her other songs are available on Spotify, Apple Music, and probably wherever music can be found.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h5&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Time Stamps for How Music Heals What Words Can’t with Ann Koplow (293)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/h5&gt; &lt;p&gt;05:23 How Ann navigates life living with a heart condition&lt;br /&gt; 12:30 Shameless appeals for applause&lt;br /&gt; 19:26 Using music in group therapy&lt;br /&gt; 26:16 The power of authenticity and relatability in creative expression&lt;br /&gt; 31:15 Healing through creative outlets&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h5&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Resources for How Music Heals What Words Can’t with Ann Koplow (293)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/h5&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://annkoplow.wordpress.com"&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Year(s) of Living Non-Judgmentally&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &amp;#8211; Ann&amp;#8217;s blog&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@singingtherapist"&gt;Ann&amp;#8217;s Youtube Channel&lt;/a&gt; &amp;#8211; Check out her music&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://linktr.ee/singingtherapist"&gt;Ann&amp;#8217;s Linktree&lt;/a&gt; &amp;#8211; Find her social media, blogs, Youtube channel and original songs&lt;/p&gt; &lt;hr /&gt; &lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://therapistuncensored.com/bas"&gt;Beyond Attachment Styles course is available NOW!  &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p&gt;Learn how your nervous system, your mind, and your relationships work together in a fascinating dance, shaping&lt;img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-19737 alignleft" src="https://therapistuncensored.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Course-Logo-Options-Thumbnails-300x300.png" alt="" width="163" height="163" /&gt; who you are and how you connect with others.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Online, Self-Paced, Asynchronous Learning with Quarterly Live Q&amp;#38;A&amp;#8217;s &amp;#8211; next one April 13, 2026!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Earn 6 Continuing Education&lt;/strong&gt; Credits – Available at Checkout&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;As a listener of this podcast, &lt;a href="http://therapistuncensored.com/bas"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;use code BAS15 for a limited-time discount&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;hr /&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://therapistuncensored.com/join"&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-19612 " src="https://therapistuncensored.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/join-our-premium-platforms-1-2-300x113.png" alt="" width="446" height="168" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="http://securerelatingbook.com/"&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-17401" src="https://therapistuncensored.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SecureRelating-NextBigIdea-1-236x300.png" sizes="(max-width: 94px) 100vw, 94px" srcset="https://therapistuncensored.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SecureRelating-NextBigIdea-1-236x300.png 236w, https://therapistuncensored.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SecureRelating-NextBigIdea-1.png 471w" alt="" width="94" height="119" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h4&gt;&lt;a href="http://securerelatingbook.com/"&gt;Get your copy of Secure Relating here!!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h4&gt; &lt;h4 data-wp-editing="1"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You are invited! &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt; &lt;h4 data-wp-editing="1"&gt;Join our exclusive community to get early access and discounts to things we produce, plus an ad-free, private feed. In addition, receive exclusive episodes recorded just for you. Sign up for our premium Neuronerd plan!! &lt;span style="color: #0000ff;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a style="color: #0000ff;" href="http://therapistuncensored.com/join"&gt;Click here!!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt; &lt;hr /&gt; &lt;h3 style="text-align: right;"&gt;Join us again in Washington, DC for the 49th Annual Psychotherapy Networker!&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;h4 style="text-align: right;"&gt;March 19-22nd! 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Therapist Uncensored Podcast

Sue Marriott LCSW, CGP & Ann Kelley PhD

How Music Heals What Words Can’t with Ann Koplow (293)

MAR 17, 202641 MIN
Therapist Uncensored Podcast

How Music Heals What Words Can’t with Ann Koplow (293)

MAR 17, 202641 MIN

Description

<h1>Some feelings can’t be said &#8211; but they can be sung</h1> <p>Ann Koplow shares her journey as a therapist and musician, discussing the healing power of music, her experiences with a rare heart condition, and the importance of authenticity in therapy. She emphasizes the role of shamelessness in creative expression and how songwriting serves as a therapeutic tool for both herself and her clients. The conversation explores the impact of music on mental health, the creation of community through shared experiences, and the necessity of letting go of<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-20407 alignright" src="https://therapistuncensored.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ann-the-singing-therapist-2--300x226.webp" alt="" width="165" height="125" /> shame to embrace one&#8217;s true self.</p> <blockquote> <h3><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil">&#8220;Every day is a gift. </span><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil">Let go of your shame. </span><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil">Be your authentic self.&#8221; &#8211; Ann Koplow, LCSW, CGP</span></h3> </blockquote> <h5><em><strong>About our Guest &#8211; Ann Koplow, LCSW, CGP</strong></em></h5> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-20406 alignleft" src="https://therapistuncensored.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/94A2EB83-C681-4273-8542-3B0A4A936DF8_1_105_c-Ann-Koplow-300x300.jpeg" alt="" width="193" height="193" />Ann Koplow is a clinical social worker, certified group therapist, and singer-songwriter who uses psychotherapy and music to help people grow and connect. She facilitates six open-access “Coping and Healing” groups a week at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and is a past president of the Northeastern Society for Group Psychotherapy. She has yet to publish any articles or books about her innovative model for group therapy because she’s better at short-form creations like songs, including “Triggers,” “Everybody’s Somebody’s Asshole,” “Catastrophizing,” “Other People’s Anger,” “Don’t Kill Yourself,” and her protest song “You Don’t Scare Me!” When she shares her songs in her groups, the members appreciate her relatable and accepting messages like “I Left the House Before I Felt Ready” and “It’s Hard to Get Sh*t Done When You’re Scared Sh*tless.” Her patients express concern that she will get too famous and leave the groups behind, but that’s just not going to happen. Her album The Singing Therapist — Live at the Lilypad! and her other songs are available on Spotify, Apple Music, and probably wherever music can be found.</p> <h5><em><strong>Time Stamps for How Music Heals What Words Can’t with Ann Koplow (293)</strong></em></h5> <p>05:23 How Ann navigates life living with a heart condition<br /> 12:30 Shameless appeals for applause<br /> 19:26 Using music in group therapy<br /> 26:16 The power of authenticity and relatability in creative expression<br /> 31:15 Healing through creative outlets</p> <h5><em><strong>Resources for How Music Heals What Words Can’t with Ann Koplow (293)</strong></em></h5> <p><a href="http://annkoplow.wordpress.com"><em>The Year(s) of Living Non-Judgmentally</em></a> &#8211; Ann&#8217;s blog</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@singingtherapist">Ann&#8217;s Youtube Channel</a> &#8211; Check out her music</p> <p><a href="http://linktr.ee/singingtherapist">Ann&#8217;s Linktree</a> &#8211; Find her social media, blogs, Youtube channel and original songs</p> <hr /> <h3><strong><a href="http://therapistuncensored.com/bas">Beyond Attachment Styles course is available NOW!  </a></strong></h3> <p>Learn how your nervous system, your mind, and your relationships work together in a fascinating dance, shaping<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-19737 alignleft" src="https://therapistuncensored.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Course-Logo-Options-Thumbnails-300x300.png" alt="" width="163" height="163" /> who you are and how you connect with others.</p> <p>Online, Self-Paced, Asynchronous Learning with Quarterly Live Q&#38;A&#8217;s &#8211; next one April 13, 2026!</p> <p><strong>Earn 6 Continuing Education</strong> Credits – Available at Checkout</p> <p>As a listener of this podcast, <a href="http://therapistuncensored.com/bas"><strong>use code BAS15 for a limited-time discount</strong>.</a></p> <hr /> <p><a href="http://therapistuncensored.com/join"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-19612 " src="https://therapistuncensored.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/join-our-premium-platforms-1-2-300x113.png" alt="" width="446" height="168" /></a><a href="http://securerelatingbook.com/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-17401" src="https://therapistuncensored.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SecureRelating-NextBigIdea-1-236x300.png" sizes="(max-width: 94px) 100vw, 94px" srcset="https://therapistuncensored.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SecureRelating-NextBigIdea-1-236x300.png 236w, https://therapistuncensored.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SecureRelating-NextBigIdea-1.png 471w" alt="" width="94" height="119" /></a></p> <h4><a href="http://securerelatingbook.com/">Get your copy of Secure Relating here!!</a></h4> <h4 data-wp-editing="1"><strong>You are invited! </strong></h4> <h4 data-wp-editing="1">Join our exclusive community to get early access and discounts to things we produce, plus an ad-free, private feed. In addition, receive exclusive episodes recorded just for you. Sign up for our premium Neuronerd plan!! <span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="http://therapistuncensored.com/join">Click here!!</a></strong></em></span></h4> <hr /> <h3 style="text-align: right;">Join us again in Washington, DC for the 49th Annual Psychotherapy Networker!</h3> <h4 style="text-align: right;">March 19-22nd! In person and online options available. <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://my.pesi.partners/782NWPK/2N4885R/">Get your discounted seat HERE!</a></span></h4> <h4 style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://my.pesi.partners/782NWPK/2N4885R/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter" src="https://www.psychnetworker.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2026-PN-Symp_cvent_600-x-150.png" alt="2026 Symposium Registration. Live from Washington, DC!" width="600" height="150" /></a></h4>