Creative Arts Therapist (CAT)

Similar to a Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT), these professionals use the creation, study and interpretation of artwork as a tool to provide counseling services to clients. Clients who work with a Creative Arts Therapist are similar to those who would seek out a Professional Counselor to work through daily life issues such as family relationships, anxiety and confidence issues. Only a few states have a specific license for a Creative Arts Therapist (also called a Licensed Professional Art Therapist). In other states, professionals offering art therapy would most likely be licensed as Professional Counselors.

Creative Arts Therapists must have a Master's degree in professional counseling, along with 1000 to 3000 hours of supervised work experience. They must also pass a licensure exam.