Art Therapy

Aims & Scope

Art Therapy is the official journal of the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) and a leading publication in the field of art therapy.

The purpose of the journal is to provide a scholarly forum to advance the understanding of how art therapy and visual art contribute to the treatment, education, development, and enrichment of people.

A recognized academic publication for more than thirty years, Art Therapy provides a scholarly forum for diverse points of view on art therapy and strives to present a broad spectrum of ideas in therapy, practice, professional issues and research.

Art Therapy is the most prestigious publication in the field and showcases leading research by professional art therapists from around the world.

The opinions, information, statements, views, positions, or contents of any articles or advertisers published in this Journal are those solely of the author, contributor or advertiser and do not necessarily reflect the policies, positions or opinions of the American Art Therapy Association.

The American Art Therapy Association makes no warranty or representation concerning the accuracy, truthfulness or completeness of any content published by any author, contributor or advertiser in the Journal.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.400

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Health Professions and Psychology, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Outcome Studies on the Efficacy of Art Therapy: A Review of Findings

  Citation: 214

  Authors: Sarah C., Jeanne, Frances

• Can Coloring Mandalas Reduce Anxiety?

  Citation: 157

  Authors: Nancy A., Tim

• Art Therapy and the Brain: An Attempt to Understand the Underlying Processes of Art Expression in Therapy

  Citation: 155

  Authors: Vija B.

• Reduction of Cortisol Levels and Participants' Responses Following Art Making

  Citation: 149

  Authors: Girija, Kendra, Juan

• Art Therapy for Combat-Related PTSD: Recommendations for Research and Practice

  Citation: 131

  Authors: David, Cathy, Amy, Kate

• The Effectiveness of Art Therapy: Does it Work?

  Citation: 112

  Authors: Matthew W., Laura, Anne

• The Effectiveness of Art Therapy Interventions in Reducing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms in Pediatric Trauma Patients

  Citation: 100

  Authors: Linda, Diane, Chris, Herbert, M. Margaret

• Therapeutic Qualities of Clay-work in Art Therapy and Psychotherapy: A Review

  Citation: 96

  Authors: Michal, Tami

• The Influence of Art Making on Anxiety: A Pilot Study

  Citation: 90

  Authors: David Alan, Sarah Roberts, Nancy Elizabeth, David Robert

• Can Coloring Mandalas Reduce Anxiety? A Replication Study

  Citation: 90

  Authors: Renée, Susan

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