How do they match: Art Therapists

  • Plan or conduct art therapy sessions or programs to improve clients' physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being.

  • Assess client needs or disorders, using drawing, painting, sculpting, or other artistic processes.
  • Confer with other professionals on client's treatment team to develop, coordinate, or integrate treatment plans.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate studio art therapy, counseling, or psychotherapy techniques.
  • Instruct individuals or groups in the use of art media, such as paint, clay, or yarn.
  • Write treatment plans, case summaries, or progress or other reports related to individual clients or client groups.

  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies.
  • Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
  • Treat patients using psychological therapies.