Setting the Standard for Professional Excellence in Art Therapy
Our certification and credentialing programs are designed to elevate professionals, enhance careers, and uphold the highest industry standards. Join us in shaping the future of art therapy through proven excellence.
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Annual Renewal & Recertification Reminder
Stay on track with your professional requirements—review renewal and recertification details for your credential and board certification.
Authorized Art Therapy Continuing Education Provider (AATCEP℠) Program
Set the standard for continuing education in art therapy. ATCB’s new Authorized Art Therapy Continuing Education Provider (AATCEP℠) Program ensures art therapists have access to trusted, high-quality learning. Discover how you can be part of it.
Why Credentials and Certifications Matter
ATCB℠ credentials and certifications benefits not only art therapy professionals but also the consumers and the general public. When individuals seek art therapy services, an ATCB℠ credential offers assurance that the therapist possesses the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to deliver high-quality care while adhering to ethical guidelines.
Our Credentials, Certification and Pathways
Credentialing through the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB℠) establishes verified standards for education, supervised clinical practice, examination, and ethical accountability in art therapy. While voluntary, ATCB℠ credentials are widely recognized and often required by employers and state regulatory bodies.
Credentials
ATCB℠ credentials verify graduate-level education, supervised clinical experience, and professional accountability in art therapy. The Provisional Registered Art Therapist (ATR-P®) supports individuals completing post-graduate supervision, the Registered Art Therapist (ATR℠) confirms established standards have been met, and the Art Therapy Credentialed Supervisor℠ (ATCS) recognizes qualified supervisors who meet ATCB℠ requirements.
Board Certified
Board Certification represents the highest professional distinction in art therapy. The Board Certified Registered Art Therapist℠ (ATR-BC®) is awarded to Registered Art Therapists who successfully pass the national board certification examination, demonstrating advanced competency, comprehensive knowledge, and commitment to ongoing professional standards
Pathways
ATCB℠ provides structured eligibility pathways for qualified professionals to meet established credentialing standards. Reciprocity and the ATR℠ Bridge Plan recognize equivalent preparation or prior graduate-level mental health education while requiring completion of the art therapy competencies necessary for ethical and competent practice. Each pathway is designed to protect the public while maintaining the integrity of ATCB℠ credentials.
Find An Art Therapist
Certification is an important consideration when choosing your art therapist. To find an art therapist who has met the standards of certification, or to verify a credential, search our database of ATCB℠ credential holders: Provisional Registered Art Therapist (ATR-P®), Registered Art Therapists (ATR℠), Board Certified Registered Art Therapist℠ (ATR-BC®), and Art Therapy Certified Supervisors (ATCS).
ATCB℠ Announcements
Letter from the Chair: ATCB Credentials & Trademarking
Over the past several weeks, we have received a number of questions and comments regarding ATCB’s trademarking efforts. We appreciate the engagement and want to take this opportunity to provide clarification and context. We understand that changes to how credentials are represented can raise questions, and we appreciate...
Introducing the New ATCB Registry
The Registry is currently in a beta phase as ATCB continues to refine and improve functionality over the next several months. The beta version of the Registry is now available.The ATCB℠ Registry represents an important step in advancing visibility, transparency, and public trust in the art therapy profession. Designed as...
Important Update: How to Contact ATCB
To ensure timely, secure, and equitable responses, the Contact ATCB Form is the primary and only method for submitting inquiries to ATCB. Over time—and especially during high-volume periods—we have seen a significant increase in duplicate submissions across multiple channels, including repeated submissions to both forms,...