Is Art Therapy the BEST Job for You?
From Time We Discuss | Career Podcast for Career Discovery and Career Exploration with Real Professionals by Time We Discuss
May 24, 2026 · 27 min · Season 3 · Episode 173
About this episode
This episode provides an inside look at the profession of art therapy through the experiences of guest Sarah Balascio.
What is it really like working as an art therapist? In this episode of Time We Discuss, Sarah Balascio shares an inside look at the world of art therapy, creative arts therapy, mental health counseling, and helping people heal through creative expression. Sarah explains how art therapists work with clients of all ages in hospitals, schools, treatment centers, senior centers, nonprofits, and private practice settings. We also discuss how to become an art therapist, education requirements, salary expectations, career flexibility, and what actually happens during an art therapy session. If you are interested in psychology careers, mental health jobs, counseling careers, creative careers, or helping professions, this episode gives a realistic look into the field of art therapy and what it takes to succeed. In this episode we discuss: What an art therapist actually does How art therapy helps with mental health Art therapy exercises and interventions Working in hospitals, schools, and private practice Education and certification requirements Salary expectations and career opportunities Working with children, adults, and seniors The emotional rewards and challenges of the job Creative…
People in this episode
Guest: Sarah Balascio
Topics covered
- art therapy
- mental health
- creative expression
- career exploration
- counseling careers
Keywords
- art therapist
- creative arts therapy
- mental health counseling
- education requirements
- salary expectations
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Art Therapy Directives: An Intervention Toolbox
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