As an art therapist praciticing in a medical facility, there are often issues, obstacles, or questions that arise which are specific to art therapy theory, technique, and practice.  While I respect and admire other mental health disciplines, the appropriate supervision for these issues must come from an art therapist.  Having to seek out a supervisor for the application of our practice, and a different supervisor to acquire hours towards a license is both time consuming and cost ineffective.  Art therapists are trained in clinical coursework that is based in psychological theory, uses validated and reliable assessments, teaches treatment plans appropriate to diagnoses, and requires a 2-year practicum of work in the field among other degree requirements.  Many art therapy degree holders go on to work in a clinical capacity, gaining knowledge and skills valuable to younger and less experienced therapists seeking supervision.  It makes sense that these qualified art therapy professionals would supervise their fellow colleagues.  Please make the change to allow art therapy supervision to count towards some fo the LPC supervision requirements.  Allowing art therapists to act as LPC supervisors for the first 100 hours is more reasonable than requiring all supervision be with a professional who is unfamiliar with many of the techniques used with our art therapy clients.