Find an art therapist
If you find yourself wondering, “where can I find an art therapist near me?” look no further. Not just any one can call themselves an art therapist, just like not everyone can call themselves a psychologist. Both of those professions are regulated by federal, state, and/or national entities.
Art therapy is now a regulated mental health profession in 15 states and the District of Columbia. Art therapists hold professional art therapy licenses in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Tennessee, and Virginia. They are regulated under related professional licenses in Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Utah. Additionally, art therapists are recognized for purposes of state hiring and/or title protection in Arizona, Louisiana, and New Hampshire. (retrieved from https://arttherapy.org/state-advocacy/)
Where can we find these professionals?
If you are located in Virginia, keep reading below to look for a licensed and/or a credentialed art therapist near you!
Located elsewhere? Check out these international art therapy organizations!
The Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB)
If you are in the USA:
The American Art Therapy Association (AATA)
Found under the resources tab via arttherapy.org
And if you are in the Commonwealth of Virginia:
The Virginia Chapter of the Art Therapy Association (VATA)
Located outside the USA?
Maybe these art therapist organizations can help:
Australia, New Zealand, And Asia https://anzacata.org/FIND-A-THERAPIST
Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA/ACAT) https://www.canadianarttherapy.org/art-therapist-directory
British Association of Art Therapists https://baat.org/find-an-art-therapist/
