Art Therapists

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 1 (4%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 13 (52%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 11 (44%)

• Write treatment plans, case summaries, or progress or other reports related to individual clients or client groups.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Observe and document client reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to art therapy.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Design art therapy sessions or programs to meet client's goals or objectives.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Confer with other professionals on client's treatment team to develop, coordinate, or integrate treatment plans.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Analyze or synthesize client data to draw conclusions or make recommendations for art therapy.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Interpret the artistic creations of clients to assess their functioning, needs, or progress.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Customize art therapy programs for specific client populations, such as those in schools, nursing homes, wellness centers, prisons, shelters, or hospitals.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Communicate client assessment findings and recommendations in oral, written, audio, video, or other forms.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Establish goals or objectives for art therapy sessions in consultation with clients or site administrators.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Gather client information from sources such as case documentation, client observation, or interviews of client or family members.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Analyze data to determine the effectiveness of treatments or therapy approaches.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Review research or literature in art therapy, psychology, or related disciplines.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Photograph or videotape client artwork for inclusion in client records or for promotional purposes.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Coordinate art showcases to display artwork produced by clients.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Conduct art therapy sessions, providing guided self-expression experiences to help clients recover from, or cope with, cognitive, emotional, or physical impairments.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Assess client needs or disorders, using drawing, painting, sculpting, or other artistic processes.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Talk with clients during art or other therapy sessions to build rapport, acknowledge their progress, or reflect upon their reactions to the artistic process.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate studio art therapy, counseling, or psychotherapy techniques.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Select or prepare artistic media or related equipment or devices to accomplish therapy session objectives.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Recommend or purchase needed art supplies or equipment.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Supervise staff, volunteers, practicum students, or interns.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Instruct individuals or groups in the use of art media, such as paint, clay, or yarn.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Conduct information sharing sessions, such as in-service workshops for other professionals, potential client groups, or the general community.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Teach art therapy techniques or processes to artists, interns, volunteers, or others.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Coordinate field trips for client groups to museums or other public displays of art.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task