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ODU Counseling & Art Therapy ODU Counseling and Art Therapy is an academic program based in growth oriented and reflective classroom, studio, community, and clinical experiences.

ODU’s program is unique in its balance in clinical mental health practice, art making, and research. ODU Counseling & Art Therapy is unique for its balance of clinical practice, art making and research. For over 50 years, our nationally and internationally renowned faculty have prepared world-class counselors and art therapists who are culturally responsive, community involved, and ethical professionals for successful careers. Full and part-time study options are available. Students are encouraged to develop their own informed theoretical approach to the practice of counseling and art therapy applied to diverse individuals, groups, families, communities, and settings. Pre-practicum & internship clinical practice in assessment and basic skills with simulated patients. Internships provide students with three semesters (child, adolescent and adult) of hands-on experience in over 50 choices of settings throughout Hampton Roads. The completion of a master's Capstone Project allows students to apply knowledge in the continuum of practice in counseling and art therapy, specialty areas of focus and research. Areas of mental health counseling and art therapy sub-specializations include art therapy in the schools, medical art therapy, trauma informed care, research, and cultural humility. Personal art making is required and supported by our fully stocked, 2,000 square foot art-making studio which is conveniently located on campus and open to students around the clock. Students are prepared to seek LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), ATR (Registered Art Therapist), and QMHP-C (Qualified Mental Health Professional-Children) credentials. Admission requirements: 3.0 overall GPA, 12 credit hours psychology (Developmental, Abnormal, two of your choice); 12 credit hours studio art (Painting, Drawing, 3D/Sculpture, Clay/Ceramics)

Alumni Spotlight 🌟! Today we want to shine the spotlight on Shelby Wynn LPC ATR, EVMS Art Therapy graduate Class of 2016...
10/21/2026

Alumni Spotlight 🌟!

Today we want to shine the spotlight on Shelby Wynn LPC ATR, EVMS Art Therapy graduate Class of 2016. Scroll to see what she's been up to since graduating from EVMS! 🎉

Last Friday, over 30 EVMS Legacy and ODU Counseling and Art Therapy Alumni, current students, and faculty gathered to co...
10/19/2026

Last Friday, over 30 EVMS Legacy and ODU Counseling and Art Therapy Alumni, current students, and faculty gathered to connect at the 57th annual American Art Therapy Association National Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina! It was wonderful to hear about all the amazing work and accomplishments of our Alumni!!!

10/16/2026

Did you know?
The Counseling & Art Therapy program hosts 1-hour webinars for interested applicants. These live presentations will cover information about the program and include a Q&A session.

📆Scheduled sessions for this semester:
10/19/26 | 11am-12pm
11/5/26 | 12pm-1pm
11/16/26 | 11am-12pm
12/3/26 | 12pm-1pm

🔗 Register here- https://explorehealth.odu.edu/inquiryform

🎨 Upcoming Presentation Spotlight!Assistant Professor Spencer Powers, LPC, LSATP, ATR-BC, will be co-presenting with fel...
10/15/2026

🎨 Upcoming Presentation Spotlight!

Assistant Professor Spencer Powers, LPC, LSATP, ATR-BC, will be co-presenting with fellow EVMS Graduate Art Therapy Program alumna Emily McElmurry, LPC, ATR-P, who works at Texas Children’s Hospital in Austin, TX.

Their presentation, “Bento Box Art: A Mindfulness Group Art Therapy Approach for Medical Professionals,” will explore a creative, mindfulness-based approach to supporting medical professionals through art therapy.

📅 October 17 | 11:00–11:50 AM

We’re excited to highlight this collaboration and the use of art therapy to promote mindfulness and well-being among healthcare professionals! 🎨✨

✨ Meet Our Next Faculty Presenter: Dr. Janet Kempf! 🎨We’re excited to spotlight Dr. Janet Kemp, a faculty member in our ...
10/14/2026

✨ Meet Our Next Faculty Presenter: Dr. Janet Kempf! 🎨

We’re excited to spotlight Dr. Janet Kemp, a faculty member in our Counseling and Art Therapy program, who will be presenting at the upcoming AATA Conference, October 14–17!

Dr. Kemp will be contributing to three important conversations in the field of art therapy:

🕑 2 PM — “Shades of Black and White: Ethics in Community Art Programs”

🕒 3 PM — “Reporting Quality of Art Therapy Research: A Systematic Review from 2000–2025”

🕓 4 PM — “Addressing Supervisees’ Wounds: Application of the Trauma-Informed Supervision Model”

We’re happy to see Dr. Kemp sharing her expertise and contributing to meaningful conversations shaping the future of art therapy! 💙

Stay tuned for more faculty spotlights, and be sure to check out our Instagram and Facebook Stories for more conference updates!

We’re excited to announce that three faculty members from our Counseling and Art Therapy program will be presenting at t...
10/13/2026

We’re excited to announce that three faculty members from our Counseling and Art Therapy program will be presenting at the upcoming AATA Conference, October 14–17! 🎨✨

Join Dr. Eileen Douglas on October 15 at 11 AM for her presentation, “Ethical Applications of AI in Art therapy education, practice, & supervision”

Curious about AI and art therapy? 🤖🎨 Explore the risks and benefits and discover what’s next for the field!

Stay tuned as we spotlight more of our faculty presenters, and be sure to check out our Instagram and Facebook Stories for more conference updates!

Have you saved the date yet📆? Our Open House will be on Saturday, October 24th! This is a great opportunity to meet with...
10/08/2026

Have you saved the date yet📆?

Our Open House will be on Saturday, October 24th! This is a great opportunity to meet with faculty and learn what makes the Counseling and Art Therapy program so special!

You won't want to miss this!

🔗Register via the link in our bio

Join us on Friday, October 16th at 6:00 PM for a get together with Counseling and Art Therapy Alumni at the AATA Confere...
10/07/2026

Join us on Friday, October 16th at 6:00 PM for a get together with Counseling and Art Therapy Alumni at the AATA Conference!

This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow Alumni!

Today’s Student Spotlight ⭐️ is ✨Britni Arrington✨! Check out what they love most about the Counseling and Art Therapy P...
10/02/2026

Today’s Student Spotlight ⭐️ is ✨Britni Arrington✨! Check out what they love most about the Counseling and Art Therapy Program 🎨!

Its October, which means the countdown has begun for our Open House🎉!Join us on Saturday, October 24th, 2026 for our Cou...
10/01/2026

Its October, which means the countdown has begun for our Open House🎉!

Join us on Saturday, October 24th, 2026 for our Counseling and Art Therapy. This is a chance to meet our current Counseling & Art Therapy students and get to hear their perspectives on the program!

🔗Register via the link in our bio!

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Norfolk, VA
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