Please consider adding Art Therapists as eligible to supervise the first 100 hours for LPC licensure. Art Therapists are qualified to supervise on a number of levels. Art Therapy graduate degree programs meet standards that align with the American Counseling Association and trains their students acordingly.   In addition, the National Board for Certified Counselors recognizes the pertinece of Art Therapy in counseling.  In the intern and professional setting, Art Therapists fulfill all responsibilities and roles as a counselor, case manager, and an art therapist and are bound by strict ethical guidelines set forth by the American Art Therapy Assocation.   Finally, Art Therapists  are schooled to carefully and safely utilize creativity and art making as a means of alternative communication, insight and reflection.  Art Therapists can be effective supervisors for Art Therapists seeking LPC licensure because they can offer supervision particular to their training and expertise.  For these reasons it is clear that registered art therapists should be listed as professionals qualified to provide supervision towards licensure.  Thank you for your careful consideration of this important matter.