Poetry Therapist
There are 39 active poetry therapist providers in the United States, distributed across 17 states. A medical or mental health professional who has attained credentials after satisfactorily completing a poetry therapy training program approved by the National Federation for Biblio/Poetry Therapy (NF
By state
Top metros
- DENVER, CO 2 providers
- NEW YORK, NY 2 providers
- MIAMI, FL 2 providers
- AURORA, CO 1 providers
- WASHINGTON, DC 1 providers
- WILMINGTON, DE 1 providers
- APOLLO BEACH, FL 1 providers
- HOMESTEAD, FL 1 providers
- ORLANDO, FL 1 providers
- PALM SPRINGS, FL 1 providers
- DULUTH, GA 1 providers
- SAVANNAH, GA 1 providers
- THOMASTON, GA 1 providers
- CHICAGO, IL 1 providers
- EVERGREEN PARK, IL 1 providers
- BALTIMORE, MD 1 providers
- DURHAM, NC 1 providers
- OMAHA, NE 1 providers
- LIVINGSTON, NJ 1 providers
- BROOKLYN, NY 1 providers
About poetry therapist
A medical or mental health professional who has attained credentials after satisfactorily completing a poetry therapy training program approved by the National Federation for Biblio/Poetry Therapy (NFBPT). Training includes didactic work, peer group experience, and supervised practicum.<br/>An NFBPT credentialed certified poetry therapist (CPT) or registered poetry therapist (PTR) integrates discussion of published literature and reflective or creative writing into the psychotherapeutic process to achieve goals of emotional well-being, symptom reduction, and improved interpersonal communication.<br/>Certified poetry therapists and registered poetry therapists are licensed mental health professionals with advanced training in the theory and practice of poetry therapy. CPTs and PTRs are qualified to work independently with emotionally troubled populations in clinical, rehabilitative, community and educational institutions. They also work with emotionally healthy individuals adjusting to developmental issues, life crises, or disabilities. The PTR completes an advanced level of training and fieldwork, commensurate with the highest levels of clinical practice. The terms poetry therapy, applied poetry facilitation, journal therapy, bibliotherapy, biblio/poetry therapy, and poetry/journal therapy reflect the interactive use of literature and/or writing to promote personal growth and emotional healing. In addition to poetry, poetry therapy applies all forms or written and spoken language including story, myth, folk and fairy tale and other genres of poetic expression as well as journal, memoir, and narrative. The poetry therapy process integrates discussion of published literature and reflective or creative writing for expression and communication of thoughts and feelings to facilitate participants' emotional well-being. The field of poetry therapy encompasses all of these modalities, though only a duly trained and licensed clinical practitioner can be credentialed as CPT or PTR.
Frequently asked
What does a poetry therapist provider do?
Poetry Therapist providers are healthcare professionals classified under the NUCC Healthcare Provider Taxonomy. Refer to the NUCC taxonomy definitions and your state licensing board for scope of practice details.
How do I verify a poetry therapist provider's NPI?
Every NPI on Praxis MD has a verifiable record in the official CMS NPPES registry. Open NPPES to confirm, then check the issuing state board for current license status.
How current is this data?
Praxis MD refreshes the monthly NPPES bulk file and applies weekly delta updates. Each page shows its 'Updated' date.