Art therapists work in many different environments, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Medical and mental health hospitals and clinics
- Outpatient mental health agencies and day treatment facilities
- Residential treatment centers
- Domestic violence and homeless shelters
- Community agencies and nonprofit settings
- Correctional facilities
- Assisted living and nursing homes
- Art studios
- Museums
- Private practice
- Schools, colleges, and universities
An art therapist may work as part of a team that includes physicians, psychologists, nurses, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, rehabilitation counselors, social workers, and/or teachers. Together, they determine each client's therapeutic goals and objectives throughout the lifespan and implement a treatment plan. Other art therapists work independently and maintain private practices with children, adolescents, adults, groups, and/or families.
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