Lucille Stubbs Creative arts therapists can qualify to sit for the counselor s license in DC with proper credentials. In Virginia, the Board of Health Professions is considering creating a sub-committee to protect the public from fraudulent use of art therapy. Art therapists can apply for licensure as LPC if able to meet requirements of the Board, returning to school for up to 30 additional credits and up to 1500 additional supervised hours. The state is interested in licensing all Master s level therapists, including art therapists. Wisconsin WATA Sherry Peck-GAC Art Therapy is recognized in the state registry administered through the Dept. of Regulation and Licensing.
Registry continues to protect the right to practice art therapy in the state.
Individual art therapists can request to sit for the LPC exam after meeting requirements of the board. Currently, the Department of Regulations and Licensing is considering licensure for all Masters level therapists including art therapy.