What to Look for in an Expressive Arts Therapist
Screen your potential therapist either in person or over video or phone. During this initial introduction, ask the therapist:
How they may help with your particular concerns
Have they dealt with this type of problem before
What is their process
What is the treatment timeline
Psychotherapists, counselors, and teachers with standard qualifications can use different forms of creative arts therapy in their work. With certain training, mental health professionals can be registered with various institutions. There is normally a minimum requirement of a master’s degree in expressive arts therapy, psychology, fine arts, education, or a related field, and depending on one’s educational background, there are supervised clinical work and advanced training along with references and other requirements. Check with your insurance carrier for coverage of this type of therapy.