Art Therapist

Administrative Code (Code Book)

Art Therapy means the specialized, professional and psychotherapeutic use of art media, images, the creative art process, and client responses to the created art productions as reflections of an individual's development, abilities, personality, interests, concerns, and conflicts.

Art therapy is based on knowledge of human development and theories which are implemented in the full spectrum of models of assessment and treatment including educational, cognitive, transpersonal, and other therapeutic means of reconciling emotional conflicts, fostering self-awareness, developing social skills, managing behavior, solving problems, reducing anxiety, aiding reality orientation, and increasing self esteem.

Art therapists serve individuals, couples, families and groups. Art therapy may include the use of elements of other art forms.