Virginia Association for Play Therapy

10/10/2026

On this World Mental Health Day, we recognize the important role play therapy plays in helping children express their feelings, navigate challenges, build resilience, and find their voices through the power of play.

Together, let's continue to advocate for mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and remind everyone that it's okay to ask for help. 💚

10/10/2026

Congratulations Lichele!

Lichele J. White, MS, LPC, RPT, Highland Springs, Virginia

10/10/2026

What a fantastic virtual training yesterday!

A huge THANK YOU to for sharing her knowledge, expertise, and practical insights into treating pediatric OCD through play therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

And thank you to everyone who joined us! Your engagement, thoughtful questions, and enthusiasm made this sold-out training an incredible learning experience.

We love seeing our play therapy community come together to learn, grow, and strengthen the work we do with children and families!

10/08/2026

Registration is open!

Plan to join us in Richmond on February 5-6, 2027 with ! Two full days of learning and connecting!

Save your seat! https://VAPT2027AnnualConference.eventbrite.com

10/01/2026

☕ Play therapists run on creativity, connection…and maybe a little coffee. 😉

Here’s to that first sip before the first session, the afternoon refill, and the trusty coffee cup that’s seen you through plenty of busy days. ☕

Virginia play therapists, tell us: hot, iced, flavored, or straight-up coffee?

09/29/2026

Play therapists spend much of their professional lives caring for and supporting others, often while navigating emotionally demanding clinical work, complex client needs, and competing professional and personal responsibilities. Without intentional attention to wellness, these demands can contribute to stress, compassion fatigue, and burnout. This interactive virtual training will explore factors that contribute to burnout among play therapists and the potential impact on both the therapist and the play therapy process.

Sign up: https://VAPTRefillingthePT.eventbrite.com

09/26/2026

Three former VAPT Presidents together at the Playful Heart Conference in Fairfax! .stewart4444

09/22/2026

A new season has arrived—bringing cooler days, colorful leaves, and a reminder that change can be beautiful.

As play therapists, we see growth and transformation every day—in the children and families we serve and in ourselves as professionals. Here’s to a season filled with fresh ideas, meaningful connections, playful moments, and plenty of reasons to keep growing.

09/21/2026

Welcome to our newest members! We're so happy that you're part of our play therapy community!

09/16/2026

Congratulations Casey!

Casey L. Wallace, MEd, School Counselor, SB-RPT, Warsaw, Virginia