Art Therapy Session Consent Form

Professional Art Therapy Session Consent Form

Art therapy combines creative expression with therapeutic support, creating a unique space for healing and personal growth. Whether you're a licensed art therapist, a mental health practitioner incorporating creative modalities, or a wellness center offering expressive arts programs, having a clear consent form is essential for establishing trust and protecting both practitioner and client.

This art therapy session consent form template addresses the unique considerations of therapeutic creative work: confidentiality of the creative process, ownership and handling of artwork created during sessions, emotional safety protocols, and materials management. It's designed for art therapists, counselors, psychologists, occupational therapists, and wellness professionals who integrate creative expression into their practice.

Why Paperform for Art Therapy Consent Forms?

Paperform lets you create consent forms that feel warm and approachable rather than cold and clinical—matching the supportive nature of art therapy itself. The doc-style editor lets you explain complex topics like artwork ownership and confidentiality in plain language, with sections clearly laid out so clients can read and understand before signing.

Key features for art therapy practices:

• Papersign integration (papersign.com) turns your form into a legally binding eSignature document, so clients can review and sign consent forms before their first session—remotely or in person—with a complete audit trail
• Conditional logic adjusts questions based on client age, session type (individual/group), or specific concerns, streamlining the intake process
• Secure storage with SOC 2 Type II compliance ensures sensitive client information and consent records are protected
• Workflow automation via Stepper (stepper.io) can route signed consents to client files, send confirmation emails, trigger calendar invites, and update your practice management system automatically

This template works for individual art therapists, group practices, wellness centers, hospitals, schools, and community mental health programs. It covers informed consent, creative process confidentiality, photo/documentation permissions, artwork ownership and storage, emotional support boundaries, materials safety, and session policies—giving you a complete foundation for ethical, client-centered practice.

With Paperform's flexible design options, you can match your consent form to your practice's visual identity, creating a cohesive experience from first contact through ongoing care. Start with this template and customize it to reflect your therapeutic approach, specialized modalities, and practice policies.