we need more art therapists in the world!
if you've felt the call, this is your official nudge forward.
Becoming an art therapist is not just a simple career decision.
it's a soul decision.
It's a meaningful career that also asks from a lot of you - your energy, time, money and passion.
When you google, "how to become an art therapist" you'll get lots of information.
But information doesn't help you decide.
No one is really walking you through what art therapy actually is, what the path truly looks like, and how to know whether it fits you, your energy, your life.
So you’re left trying to piece it together on your own.
LEARN MORE →And underneath all of that is an important question:
"Is this actually
the right path for me?"
What would my life look like if I chose this?
Can I sit with people in their pain and darkness?
Wait... what does an art therapist even do?!
introducing the...
"how to become an art therapist" guidebook
A 100-page digital guide with:
- comprehensive information and education
- built-in reflective therapeutic art & journal prompts
- printable worksheets to organize and make decisions
Complied by a real professional art therapist who also felt confused!
You can move through this self-paced guide completely at your own pace.
GET THE GUIDE →NO FLUFF. NO OVERWHELM. JUST A CLEARER WAY THROUGH THIS DECISION.
This guide is for you if…
You feel called but don’t fully understand what the career is.
You’ve been researching and still feel confused or unclear.
You want to make a choice rooted in both logic + deep self trust
inside the guide:
(before you commit years of your life)
explore what it actually takes
- education pathways and program options
- prerequisites, portfolios, and application expectations
- clinical hours, supervision, and training requirements
- what to look for in a legitimate, ethical program
- the real investment of time, energy, and money
What the work really looks like
the reality of the role
- who art therapists work with across the lifespan
- settings like schools, hospitals, private practice, and community spaces
- common needs you’ll be supporting through art therapy interventions
- how to prepare for the emotional demands and rewards of the work
- what a day in this role can actually feel and look like for an art therapist
A PLACE TO ACTUALLY SORT THROUGH IT ALL
printable worksheets for real decision-making
- organize everything you’re learning about different programs
- track your thoughts, concerns, and preferences in one place
- questions to bring into conversations with schools and registrars
- clear pages to help you move forward without second guessing
FINDING YOUR AUTHENTIC ANSWERS
self reflective
art + journaling
Each section includes an art experience and journal questions so you can move from thinking → to actually feeling your way through the decision
self reflection helps us make heart-led choices by:
- Translating overthinking into image, and image into intuitive knowing.
- Giving shape to what feels unclear until it becomes something you can trust.
- Turning reflection into a felt sense of direction you can actually move with.
what you’ll
walk away with...
- A grounded understanding of the field
- A realistic and detailed view of all the steps on the path ahead
- And a clearer sense of whether this is something you want to move toward
- A collection of art and journal prompts to taste art therapy-inspired reflection
take a little peek inside:
And throughout the entire guide…
you’ll be making art!
clarity through creativity
Art therapists will be the first to tell you to start with the art when you're
overthinking, overwhelmed or just need to make sense of something.
You don't find your authentic heart-led answers from simply reading information.
We gain far more from seeing what happens when you actually sit down and:
draw, write & reflect.
Your thoughts and decisions become more connected to your intuition and authentic self.
And becoming an art therapist? We need your authentic self to answer the call.
THE ART THERAPIST BEHIND IT ALL
hi, I'm ashleigh!
A professional Canadian art therapist and the founder of Discover Art Therapy with over 200K followers. A graduate of the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute, private practise owner, and former instructor.
I created this comprehensive guide because I remember how confusing this process felt when I first discovered art therapy. I knew I was called to it, but I felt so overwhelmed.
There wasn’t one place that explained everything clearly, while also helping me reflect on whether it was right for me.
I waited 11 months to apply for a school because I didn't feel like the path wasn't very clear. I wish I did it sooner!
So I made the comprehensive & creative resource I wish I had at the beginning of my journey, and now it's yours.
GET YOUR GUIDE →FAQS
have a question?
What exactly am I getting inside this guide?
HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM THE FREE MINI EBOOK?
WHY ARE ART PROMPTS INCLUDED?
What kind of art supplies do I need?
What countries does this guide apply to?
Does this include information about online and in-person programs?
IS THIS FOR ME IF I’M STILL REALLY UNSURE???
What's the refund policy?
Have another question that we haven't answered here? Email us at [email protected] with your curiosities
If you're feeling a pull towards this work,
You do not have to figure it all out by piecing together scattered information online.
You can move through this more thoughtfully, and with more support.
"How to Become an Art Therapist" Guidebook
A 100-page guide with built-in education, information, self reflective art prompts, journaling, and printable worksheets.
You can move through it at your own pace and return to it anytime.
