How much does a therapists, all other make?

The median pay is $37.47 per hour — roughly $78,000 a year, with the real range running from about $22.37/hr (10th percentile) to $73.33/hr (90th percentile). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Do you need a degree to be a therapists, all other?

The typical entry-level education is: Bachelor's degree. Overall preparation level: considerable preparation (Job Zone 4 of 5).

What does a therapists, all other actually do all day?

Observe and document client reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to art therapy. Design art therapy sessions or programs to meet client's goals or objectives. Conduct art therapy sessions, providing guided self-expression experiences to help clients recover from, or cope with, cognitive, emotional, or physical impairments.

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Therapists, All Other

All therapists not listed separately.

What it pays
Therapists, All Other earn a median of $37.47/hr — about $78,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn $22.37/hr; the top 10% earn $73.33/hr. (Annual figures are approximate: hourly × 2,080.)

What you'd actually do

Observe and document client reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to art therapy.
Design art therapy sessions or programs to meet client's goals or objectives.
Conduct art therapy sessions, providing guided self-expression experiences to help clients recover from, or cope with, cognitive, emotional, or physical impairments.
Confer with other professionals on client's treatment team to develop, coordinate, or integrate treatment plans.
Assess client needs or disorders, using drawing, painting, sculpting, or other artistic processes.
Talk with clients during art or other therapy sessions to build rapport, acknowledge their progress, or reflect upon their reactions to the artistic process.

How you get there

Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree. Overall preparation: considerable preparation (Job Zone 4 of 5).

The feel of the work

You're around people constantly; it rewards working independently. (Compared against the other 818 careers in the guide.)

Working for yourself

About 63.3% of therapists, all other are self-employed.

Who it tends to fit

This work tends to fit people who are people-focused, creative and analytical.

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How much does a therapists, all other make?: The median pay is $37.47 per hour — roughly $78,000 a year, with the real range running from about $22.37/hr (10th percentile) to $73.33/hr (90th percentile). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Do you need a degree to be a therapists, all other?: The typical entry-level education is: Bachelor's degree. Overall preparation level: considerable preparation (Job Zone 4 of 5).
What does a therapists, all other actually do all day?: Observe and document client reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to art therapy. Design art therapy sessions or programs to meet client's goals or objectives. Conduct art therapy sessions, providing guided self-expression experiences to help clients recover from, or cope with, cognitive, emotional, or physical impairments.

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