Art Therapy Program - Practitioner Information

Overview

Art Therapists employ art media, the creative process and the resulting artwork to help clients cope with and reduce anxiety, attachment disorders, depression and post-traumatic stress.

Art therapy can help people increase their awareness of self and others, cope with symptoms, stress and traumatic experiences and enhance cognitive abilities. 

What You Need to Know

• How to apply for a art therapist or certified art therapist license
• How to renew a license
• Application and licensure fees
• Oregon laws and rules pertaining to art therapists
• Continuing education requirements
• Other FAQs

Scope of Practice Questions

• If you are looking for an attorney to provide you with legal advice about the statutes and rules governing your licensure, the Oregon State Bar has information on how to hire a lawyer.
• If you wish to make a complaint against a person for violating HLO and the board's statutes or rules, you may use this complaint form.
• If you wish to make a public comment on the statutes and rules governing your licensure, interested party feedback is encouraged at all public meetings.
• Guidance on how to obtain a license is available on the HLO website.
• If you believe HLO and the board's rules need to be amended, you may file a rule petition with HLO for consideration. Please note that any rules must fit within HLO and the board's current statutory authority. Please also know that the board will consider your position but might not adopt your proposed rule. The statute that governs rule petitions is ORS 183.390.
• If you believe HLO and the board's statutes need to be amended, information about the legislative process is also available on the Oregon Legislature's website.