I have been a hybrid art therapist for 37 years. Not an intentional career path. I have degrees in art education and special education. My teaching jobs have all been as a special education teacher. Art has been a wonderful emotional outlet for my students as well as a way to help students discover their incredible talents . I have been able to incorporate art with all levels of special needs including autism, deaf and hard of hearing, visually impaired and cognitive impairment. There are so many ways to use art in the classroom. Not only to facilitate creativity, but instill confidence, teach organizational skills and have fun. It’s truly amazing how art projects eliminate the need for behavior interventions. I just retired. I will miss my students but I need more art and less paperwork in my life.
@Tatiana-qp1gc Жыл бұрын
Please pray for me that I will beable to afford the opportunity to finish the schooling I started in art therapy 🙏🏽 thanks for your service and honesty. All the very best🙏🏽🌈🌟
@antonionaranjo98074 жыл бұрын
I'm a psy student graduating from college this year, and I'm planning to take the art therapy path. Thank you for all the information in this video and for providing valuable content with your channel. Definitely you are such a role model for me!
@ThirstyForArt4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad to help.
@africadelgaesp26414 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm starting my own private practice and I would like to be also an on-line entrepreneur. There is so much opportunities. I'm very enthusiastic about this. I trust, God will give more confidence and new tools to do it successfully. Blessings and health to you and your family. Africa Delgado Espriu
@laurenpickles2873 жыл бұрын
I’m planning to do art therapy in prisons in the future - this video is very detailed and thorough - good job 👌
@madisonwitmer83074 жыл бұрын
Thank you for talking about this! Wanting to go into a field that no one knows much about is kind of scary and your content definitely eases my mind about my future ☺️
Yessss thank you so much for taking the time and putting in the effort to make this video! It is really informational and helpful for people who want to become future art therapists or are interested in this field. Really appreciate it, keep up the good work! Love your channel 💖
@ThirstyForArt4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Sumaia! 💖If I could help just 1 person feel more informed & prepared, I've achieved my goal :)
@ImagineJakeBennett4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for putting out this video. It really affirms the possibilities for myself setting up my art therapy business and I hope to share that success soon.
@ThirstyForArt4 жыл бұрын
glad to hear that!
@alerivera184 жыл бұрын
Honestly, thanks to you I've been guided to this career more and more! Thank you really!
@ThirstyForArt4 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@evelynmena76113 жыл бұрын
I'm currently in highschool taking psychology classes and im thinking of taking this path. Thankyou for this video :)
@loribothwell54934 жыл бұрын
It is pure serendipity that I found this video today. I am very excited to pursue grad school & you have some wonderful ideas & guidance. Bless your heart from one future art therapist to another 💞💜💐
@ThirstyForArt4 жыл бұрын
Yay! Excited for you in pursuing your master's!
@mikenoneofyourbusiness71228 ай бұрын
Art therapist earns close to minimum wage and no degrees are required.
@tuome14 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video ^^ though I'm not art therapist yet - I'm finishing occupational therapy this year - I'm aiming to be one :) And this vid and quizz really helped me to think about what I'd like my future work to be.
@ThirstyForArt4 жыл бұрын
Great! Best of luck with everything :)
@pearldiving74922 жыл бұрын
How possible is it to be an art therapist and have your own art practice at the same time? Also, what kinds of art projects do you give your clients? I am currently an animation student that loves to write and illustrate stories. However, I'm thinking about potentially studying art therapy because I have an interest in psychology. I still want to make my own art though, and I'm not sure if my animation/ graphic novel skills would translate well.
@abifuller62782 жыл бұрын
Hi there, I’m in the same boat as you! I’ve just deferred from my teaching course because I don’t want to go into teaching, but I was thinking about doing a masters in Illustration as I’ve already studied fine art. I want to do illustration but I also want to do something rewarding and social like art therapy, did you decide what you’re going to do?
@mikenoneofyourbusiness71228 ай бұрын
Yes, you can still practice your own art! Let’s say, your job takes 37.5 hrs a week, 8x7=56 hrs for sleep, so you have 74.5 hrs completely free from work or sleep. Subsctrust travel, eating, showering, and tv watching…. that still leaves you MINIMUM of additional full time job in a week for your art hobby. Yes, of course you have tons of time to practice your own art or study something…or get another full time job. Please remember, you don’t need any extra degrees to be art therapist in most places, don’t waste your money on useless unnecessary degrees. You can be an art therapist after high school. Art therapist earns close to minimum wage, that’s why you don’t need to waste your time and money. Best luck on your journey! You CAN do this!
@lorenanovoainspires Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your videos, I have only just found you and have just embarked on an art therapy degree. 🎉 your information is very helpful🙏
@03dinatale4 жыл бұрын
I feel very blessed to have come across your page. Thank you for sharing ❤️
@ThirstyForArt4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being here :)
@andrewschultz41213 жыл бұрын
Your channel is so informative and interesting, I love the breadth of topics relating to art therapy you cover! I’m an art school grad who is working on the beginnings of an art therapy masters and am *sooo* appreciative of your work. Thank you.
@myissher313 жыл бұрын
How do you bill insurance for art therapy? How do you market your self if you want to set yourself up to take insurance?
@ThirstyForArt3 жыл бұрын
If you are a licensed art therapist (this is pertaining to the U.S. only), then you can panel on the insurance plans because you are a mental health provider recognized by the state. In terms of marketing, you could say that you take insurance for whatever plans you're on on directory websites like Psychology Today.
@InspireHealthSystem8 ай бұрын
Great ideas, thank you for sharing! Subscribed 😊❤️
@ThirstyForArt4 жыл бұрын
Which path do you want to take? 🤓Let me know below!👇 (You can take your assessment/quiz here: www.thirstyforart.com/art-therapist-career-path-assessment )
@ThirstyForArt4 жыл бұрын
Got it fixed! Thanks for letting me know 🙂
@derekorth4 жыл бұрын
I'm loving these videos and your production is very calming. Have you thought of a potential side business in ASMR? haha :)
@ThirstyForArt4 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks!
@zionnoel11 ай бұрын
Hi! I would LOVE to see a video about HOW you got started on the entrepreneurial path, before you were generating income from it. :) I am planning to pursue Art Therapy, and would love to eventually work into a situation where I can be locationally liberated! Haha:) thank you for the video! 🌸☺️
@elathearttherapist23894 жыл бұрын
Great content, I find It really inspirational as a fellow Art therapist.
@ThirstyForArt4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@elizabethb12573 жыл бұрын
You are great! Thank you for your work, so generous of you!
@teenager2404 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video, it was really helpful to think about these paths and about which one I want to take. I love your videos, so informative and calming at the same time :) sending love from Czech Republic
@ThirstyForArt4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the love!!
@nalinivaidyanathan68643 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this video. Building my self confidence towards taking art therapy as my career path.
@supriyas802 жыл бұрын
Hi... I am from India and I am working as an HR.. I have completed my bachelor's in fine art. i want to be a Art Therapist. Can u suggest how should create by path? what should i research on.? is online degree in Art therapy good?
@aida0872 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this video, very informative and love the breakdown of each career path, really interesting!!❤️🥰🙏🏼
@lifurong6093 Жыл бұрын
It is so inspiring, thank you for making this video.
@ArtwithSabrina3 жыл бұрын
Thank you , this was very helpful. I just started back to school to get my pre-req for art therapy.
@Morenike.17Ай бұрын
thank you for this very informative video. altough the link to the quiz doesn't work on my mac... perhaps due to security concerns
@a.folden65349 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video. It was really informative. Looks like the quiz is no longer there/not working.
@narellesusac11762 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks ❤
@MsMarty593 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your videos. Thank you for sharing
@zaasaa_art4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the useful informations!
@ThirstyForArt4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@bigbignan4 жыл бұрын
This is so incredibly helpful in making my career decision!!!
@sophiec5448 ай бұрын
Do you need to study art therapy , if you want to be a therapeutic arts facilitator or creative coach ? Doing workshops with people , for improve health and wellbeing but using therapeutic creativity.
@cassanabohman18663 жыл бұрын
Can you please make a video on what online services are like vs in person services?
@lilmacd72363 жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much for this 🙏🏼💖
@leahsandow93002 жыл бұрын
Loved this!! 😍
@bethanyfortner8134 жыл бұрын
Is it possible or maybe is it ethical to be an art therapist and also be a professional artist? I'm just curious if there are any reasons that those two things are best not done together.
@ZebstrikaGirl3 жыл бұрын
I don't see why not! I'm an art major undergrad with stable gallery work looking into art therapy MFA and I believe it's important to have your own work to achieve outside of your main job
@girlface9836 ай бұрын
This is Amazing ❤
@mariav88063 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you : )
@katherinecolson66964 жыл бұрын
Could you tell me what credentials you have and what you call yourself such as an art therapist or a therapeutic art coach for your online work in seeing clients
@Brunomarzolean4 жыл бұрын
Finally I found answer to art therapy I do art therapy and I didn’t even know but my ones are so unique please check them out and let me know if it’s good
@JessicaFlores-wl7en7 ай бұрын
Hi! I love your videos. Im currently an art teacher I have a background in interior design. When I was in school I realized I liked the arts and psychology connection from interior design. I would love to become an art facilitator. I’m not sure if I should go back to school for art therapy tho. How can I take the quiz?
@isabellerizo32084 жыл бұрын
As a digital nomad therapist - are you using your therapy license based on what state you are and seeing clients through teletherapy or using licensure as you need.
@ThirstyForArt4 жыл бұрын
Good question. I don't do "clinical" art therapy (mental health treatment) so license is not required. I'm curious how you go about your digital nomad therapy work :) Do you see only clients living in certain areas/states?
@unepetitecoquette4 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this video it's so helpful thank you ☺️🌟
@ThirstyForArt4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@michellewebster36113 жыл бұрын
Grateful for you 🥰
@amanda._.20053 жыл бұрын
Can you please make a video on the subjects and courses require for this field???...
@cassanabohman18663 жыл бұрын
When you're providing online services and operating from anywhere, do you have to get licenses from each location that you are in/move to?
@VanessaLoveCounselor2 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@mariadanae4 жыл бұрын
What is the range in pay for the Business Owners? On average do they get the most money? I gotta ask. I’d do it regardless.
@ThirstyForArt4 жыл бұрын
That's a good question! It's hard to say, since there is no real research on that, and I have no idea what other business owner art therapists make. The only thing I can say for sure is that there are fewer limitations in terms of how much you can make, compared to employee work.
@VanessaLoveCounselor2 жыл бұрын
The American Art Therapy Association keeps records of what its members make and how many hours they work. Also, the department of labor in the US keeps records of what art therapists (or maybe expressive art therapists) make.
@madisonvaneyken75834 жыл бұрын
@thristyforart Do you have to have experience of art threapy such as obtaining a job or volunteering before you start a self employed business?
@laralatz43644 жыл бұрын
Really nice video, thank you for this. I have a question about the freelance work: Which kind of organization can I offer my services to as a freelancer art therapist?
@ThirstyForArt4 жыл бұрын
Great question. It's basically wherever you want to offer your services. They could be the organizations I mentioned employee art therapists work in, like hospitals, nonprofits, community centers. Anywhere that services mental health or needs mental health support for their clients.
@jazmineblack34805 ай бұрын
I guess I'm too late to take the quiz
@MusiquedeNuma3 жыл бұрын
I am starting as an online entrepreneur and I really find your videos helpful. They motivate me to do the same :) I really like your style. ❤️ How do you fix your rates? I am confortable online but I don't know how to attract those clients online. Did you follow a specific training?
@ThirstyForArt3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 💗Are you wondering about finding a rate for your service? I actually share more about this & about getting clients online in my podcast (linked in the description box) as well as my membership for art therapists here: thirstyforart.teachable.com/p/visionary-art-therapists-membership
@SDavis-in2gt Жыл бұрын
says that connection is private for the assessement. Do I need to have a masters degree to just do freelance or do a healing art business? I have experience in some teaching and I do not have a masters to call myself an art therapist.
@romeydedicatesoulheaventoa5342 жыл бұрын
Im interested in 2 paths Business owner and employee path. what certification is needed to follow one or both paths/experience
@elisakumada2 жыл бұрын
I’m psychologist graduated in Brazil and I have the dream to live in Canada. I’m thinking of study art therapy before going to Canada, do you think that its possible to use these two certificates there?
@eliseclopton58244 жыл бұрын
I’m really enjoying your channel. How do you deal with limits of licensure with providing online services? I know some states limit practice to their state alone.
@ThirstyForArt4 жыл бұрын
I talk more about this in my FB group facebook.com/groups/416866195671907/ But basically, there are ways to creatively title and explain your services that would allow you to work online.
@jiyoungpark53164 жыл бұрын
Thank you Youhjung
@ThirstyForArt4 жыл бұрын
Of course!! Thank you for watching.
@TheAutumnees Жыл бұрын
Does the website still work? I'm having trouble trying to take the test 🥺
@miiizzHelloKiiitty4 жыл бұрын
The assessment link doesn’t work
@ThirstyForArt4 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that! I just fixed it now thirstyforart.com/art-therapist-career-path-assessment
@diu010 Жыл бұрын
혹시 어느나라에서 활동하시나요? 저는 캐나다 생각중인데.., 대학원 진학해서 생 초짜가 가서 자리잡기 괜찮을까요,.?
@ThirstyForArt Жыл бұрын
저는 지금 미국에서 활동합니다 :) 미술치료사 일은 지역마다 정말 다른데요, 미국같은 경우 좀 어렵지만 사실 캐나다는 어떨지 모르겠네요.