Periodically, I receive emails or comments asking if I can recommend an Art Therapist for a family member or friend, or if I accept private clients.
Since I am currently unlicensed in the state of California, I have made the decision not accept private clients. The LPCC (licensed professional clinical counselor) bill has passed, and I expect that to be licensed sometime in 2011. I am excited about the prospect of having a private practice, and will let you all know when it does happen.
Here are my suggestions on how to find an Art Therapist in your area:
Search for an Art Therapist by credential, state and country through the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB). Please take in mind that the credentials listed on the ATCB website are for the license of ATR (registered art therapist) or ATR-BC (board certified art therapist), which applies to the United States. While there are some ATRs in other countries, Canada especially, you may find little information if your search terms are for outside the USA.
Most local Art Therapy Association chapters have a list of private practice therapists in the area. Find your local art therapy chapter in the USA here. To find an art therapy chapter in an area outside the USA, either do a google search (see below) or check the website of your national art therapy association.
Google search the terms “art therapist” and your local area, such as “art therapist and Bay Area”.
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