Trainings in therapy often cost thousands of dollars...
This is on top of the 60K+ that we spent just to get our master's degree and to be able to provide therapy.
Then you add in the required continuing education credits- every two years we are required to take 40 hrs of continuing education.
This leaves a huge issue for most therapists within the field- they simply can't afford more trainings.
Which leads to a shortage of qualified professionals within the field, and this is exactly what you see in our area. There are no other Registered Play Therapists in Garfield County and possibly 1 in Pikin County. This leads children and parents really no options for therapy besides basic "talk therapy" or possibly with the inclusion of a few toys and games, or to drive to Grand Junction and/or Denver for a Play Therapist.
If you are a therapist in the area, I would love to share my knowledge and trainings with you. I'm passionate about addressing children's mental health and equipping therapists with Play Therapy skills.
I'm also passionate about teaching parents Play Therapy so that they can do it at home with their own children and become the agent of change.
I also offer Play Therapy virtually and use a virtual play therapy room & sandtray to work with clients across the state of Colorado. Check out my Virtual Playroom
If you are looking for a Registered Play Therapist and/or Play Therapy let's connect! I currently have openings and would love to work with you.