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.
New: 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 Therapists (ATR-Provisional), Registered Art Therapists (ATR), Board Certified Art Therapists (ATR-BC), and Art Therapy Certified Supervisors (ATCS).
ATCB Announcements
MyATCB Credentialing System Update
The Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB) is currently in the final phase of review and data migration for the new MyATCB credentialing system. The system is not live yet. A formal launch announcement will be issued once the transition is complete and the platform is ready for access. Username Confirmation Email A recent...
Update: New MyATCB System
We are actively working to bring the new MyATCB system online as quickly as possible while ensuring it is implemented carefully and correctly. Our priority is to deliver a system that is stable, secure, and reliable from day one. That said, the recent back-to-back winter storms have created some unavoidable challenges,...
Preparing for the New MyATCB System: Important Transition Information
ATCB is preparing to introduce a modernized MyATCB credentialing management system as part of our 2025–2028 Strategic Plan. This transition reflects our continued commitment to protecting the public through clear, reliable, and consistently applied credentialing standards. In recent years, ATCB has undertaken a...