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Maddie
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Fashion designer pivoting to the exciting world of art therapy! In the process of getting an MA in counseling. My goal is to serve the community through a private practice art therapy clinic with pro bono hours!
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How do you get referrals from other doctors or peers as a LCP/counselor/art therapist ?
Hello! This is a follow up question, but for background I am enrolling in a Maters program that will allow me to graduate with credentials to be certified as an LCP with a focus in art therapy. I would love to one day open private practice as well to offer art therapy. I’m curious how you...
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How did you set up your private practice?
Enrolling for my MA in counseling/art therapy and I think I would like to have a private practice one day. Can you tell me the steps you took to get yours set up? Has it been successful? Do you do private pay, insurance, both? Do you have a “niche” ?
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What was your experience getting your 1st art therapy job?
Art therapists: (especially those in NJ) what was getting your first job like? Did you use art in your practice after graduation? Was it hard to find a job? I am switching careers after a decade in fashion design.