ODU Counseling & Art Therapy

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)

Here we come, Harrisonburg and Richmond! The Counseling and Art Therapy Program will be represented by Assistant Profess...
09/21/2026

Here we come, Harrisonburg and Richmond!

The Counseling and Art Therapy Program will be represented by Assistant Professor Spencer Powers, LPC, LSATP, ATR-BC at graduate school and career fairs at James Madison University and Virginia Commonwealth University this week!

📆Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 3:00-6:00 pm.: Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional (NSVR) Graduate & Professional School Fair at James Madison University, Hotel Madison, 710 S. Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801. We are looking forward to meeting students from James Madison University, Bridgewater College, and Eastern Mennonite University in addition to people from the surrounding community.

📆Thursday, September 24, 2026, Noon to 3 pm: VCU Healthcare Opportunities & Professional School Fair | University Student Commons – Richmond Salons (second floor), 907 Floyd Avenue, Richmond, VA 23284. All students and alumni—inclusive of all years, majors, and identities—are encouraged to attend.

Come learn about our program, ask questions, and discuss prerequisites!

Yesterday we welcomed our first year Counseling and Art Therapy students with the Graduate Student Welcome bbq 🍴🥳! We ha...
09/11/2026

Yesterday we welcomed our first year Counseling and Art Therapy students with the Graduate Student Welcome bbq 🍴🥳! We had a wonderful time getting to know them and we can’t wait to see how far you all will go 🥹✨!

Starting the year with laughter and plenty of yummy food! 💛🎨✨Our Counseling and Art Therapy community came together for ...
09/02/2026

Starting the year with laughter and plenty of yummy food! 💛🎨✨

Our Counseling and Art Therapy community came together for a wonderful Program Potluck to welcome the new academic year. We’re especially excited to celebrate our 1st- and 2nd-year students as they begin (or continue!) their journey in the program.

Here’s to a semester filled with creativity and meaningful connections. 🎨

Good luck this semester, everyone! We’re cheering you on! You all are going to do amazing things! 💫

We love visits from Alumni- class of 2019!! Sherice has her own Private Practice, and is rocking her artist identity - s...
08/07/2026

We love visits from Alumni- class of 2019!!
Sherice has her own Private Practice, and is rocking her artist identity - selling art at local festivals! You rock Sherice!! Thanks for making our Friday great!

05/07/2026
03/16/2026

We love our colleagues in fellow creative arts fields! 🎭🎨🖌️🎶✨

03/09/2026

Students in Processes & Materials of Art Psychotherapy II last week completing masks.

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651 Colley Avenue
Norfolk, VA
23501

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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