How do they match: Art Therapists

  • Develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate studio art therapy, counseling, or psychotherapy techniques.
  • 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.
  • Coordinate art showcases to display artwork produced by clients.
  • Talk with clients during art or other therapy sessions to build rapport, acknowledge their progress, or reflect upon their reactions to the artistic process.
  • Teach art therapy techniques or processes to artists, interns, volunteers, or others.

  • Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies.