According to the American Art Therapy Association (AATA), inaccurate use of “art therapy” often occurs due to a lack of knowledge about the profession. On occasion, non-art therapist practitioners might be found to advertise their services as “art therapy.”  Similarly, individuals and/or companies may be found to inaccurately categorize activities (such as trainings that are offered by non-art therapists) or products (such as adult coloring books) being advertised as “art therapy.”  

If you encounter an individual or company inaccurately identifying themselves as an "art therapist" or falsely advertising products or services as "art therapy", please complete the form below.

You may also refer to AATA's guides “How to Proceed When You Believe Someone is Misrepresenting Him/Herself as an Art Therapist” and visit the Art Therapy Credentials Board for more information.

Your inquiries can be directed to the AATA at info@arttherapy.org.