Play Therapy Training Facilities
Looking to grow your skills and meet the requirements for play therapy credentials? APT-approved training offers high-quality, specialized education that counts toward becoming a Registered Play Therapist (RPT). Whether you're just starting or continuing your professional journey, these trainings ensure you’re learning from qualified providers and gaining knowledge grounded in play therapy best practices.
Explore upcoming opportunities and take the next step in your play therapy training!
Each training facility listed is an approved APT provider; however, they are solely responsible for their own content. APT and NCAPT are not responsible for the content of the presentations and does not assume responsibility for the content provided.
North Carolina Training Facilities
BMH Connect, Charlotte NC
Dandelion Family Counseling, Charlotte NC
Dandelion Family Counseling, Charlotte NC
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Whether you are a caregiver or helping professional, BMH Connect has a training to further your understanding and continue your education journey. BMH Connect is an APT Approved Provider (#22-655).
Dandelion Family Counseling, Charlotte NC
Dandelion Family Counseling, Charlotte NC
Dandelion Family Counseling, Charlotte NC
Dandelion Family Counseling provides solution-focused trainings for working with ADHD children and families. Dandelion is an APT Approved Provider in Charlotte, NC. (#24-751)
Dr. Dhruti Dholakia, Cary NC
Dandelion Family Counseling, Charlotte NC
Horizon Integrated Wellness Group, PLLC, Cary NC
Integrative Wellness Services has been designated as an APT Approved Provider in Cary, NC. (#22-673)
Horizon Integrated Wellness Group, PLLC, Cary NC
Horizon Integrated Wellness Group, PLLC, Cary NC
Horizon Integrated Wellness Group, PLLC, Cary NC
Horizon has been designated as an APT Approved Provider of Play Therapy Continuing Education in Cary, NC. (#22-685)
Oak City Counseling
Horizon Integrated Wellness Group, PLLC, Cary NC
Tabonuco Counseling and Consulting, Mint Hill NC
Oak City Counseling has been designated as an APT Approved Provider of Play Therapy Continuing Education in Cary, NC. (#26-824)
Tabonuco Counseling and Consulting, Mint Hill NC
Horizon Integrated Wellness Group, PLLC, Cary NC
Tabonuco Counseling and Consulting, Mint Hill NC
Tabonuco Counseling provides effective trauma-informed trainings for working with children and families. Trainings include specialized instruction on using EMDR with children. Tabonuco is a NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider, (ACEP #8037), APT Approved Provider (#23-694), and an EMDRIA™ approved provider ((#24046) in Mint Hill, NC.
UNCC Multicultural Play Therapy Center, Charlotte NC
UNCC Multicultural Play Therapy Center, Charlotte NC
UNCC Multicultural Play Therapy Center, Charlotte NC
One mission of the Multicultural Play Therapy Center is to help professionals meet the diverse needs of clients through the healing power of play therapy. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Multicultural Play Therapy Center is both an APT Approved Provider (#07-191) and a NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider, (ACEP #4208)
Well Child Counseling + Consulting
UNCC Multicultural Play Therapy Center, Charlotte NC
UNCC Multicultural Play Therapy Center, Charlotte NC
Well Child Counseling and Consulting has been designated as an APT Approved Provider #26-814
Upcoming Trainings
Autism Symposium (One weekend, Two separate trainings)
Autism Symposium (One weekend, Two separate trainings)
Autism Symposium (One weekend, Two separate trainings)
Autism Basics for Play Therapists (3 hours)
Friday, September 25, 2026,
1:00 PM – 4:15 PM EDT
Non-Contact-Online Training
This training provides play therapists with an introductory understanding of autism, including diagnostic criteria, prevalence, history, common myths, and neurodiversity-affirming perspectives. Participants will explore how autism is defined, recognized, and understood within both clinical and lived.
A Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach to Trauma-Informed Play Therapy with Autistic Children (6 hours)
Saturday, September 26, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM EDT
Contact-In Person Training
Many play therapists feel lost when it comes to working with autistic children due to their unique needs and considerations. Using a neurodiversity-affirming approach, this presentation will explore practical strategies for using play therapy skills with autistic children.
Both presentations are approved for the following and Tabonuco Counseling maintains responsibility for all aspects of the program:
- The Association for Play Therapy (APT) as an APT Approved Provider (23-694)*
- National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 8037**
- Approval for EMDRIA credit has been granted
*Play therapy credit is only awarded to mental health professionals.
**Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.
UNCC 2027 Conferences
Autism Symposium (One weekend, Two separate trainings)
Autism Symposium (One weekend, Two separate trainings)
Winter Conference
Friday, January 8 - Saturday, January 9, 2027
Contact-In Person Training
Mark your calendars for this time of learning and connection. Stay tuned for more information
Summer Conference
May 9 - May 15 2027
Both Contact and Non-Contact
Mark your calendars for the new dates for the summer conference. Then prepare yourself for an exciting week of learning, connecting, and getting a ton of CEUs! Stay tuned for more information.
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Multicultural Play Therapy Center is both an APT Approved Provider (#07-191) and a NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider, (ACEP #4208)
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