About Our Practice
Hello and Welcome!
Play Therapy of the Pines, PLLC is a private practice located in the Sandhills of North Carolina. We have extensive training and experience working with children, adolescents, and families, and also specialize in working with the military population.
We value the relationships we build with our clients and our community, so please let us know if you have any questions about the services we offer!
Our Services
Therapy
RPT™ Credentialing
Playful Blog
Play Therapy Training Program
At Play Therapy of the Pines, PLLC, we want you to join the internationally recognized network of Registered Play Therapists™ (RPT)!
So we’re going to make it easy for you! Our program follows the 3 phases as outlined by the Association for Play Therapy™ (APT) and includes:
- 1 hour of supervision with Dr. Megan per month
- 1.5 hours of group supervision with Dr. Megan 3x during each phase
- Consultation with trainers as needed throughout the program
- Tracking sheet to document your progress in the program and through the phases
- Specifically curated play therapy courses that align with the phases and focus on foundational play therapy skills and techniques, play therapy theories, and practical application
Phases of the RPT™ Program
Phase 1
September 2024 - April 2025
Total Hours Phase 1: 48/35-55
Theories: 22/20-30
Skills and Methods: 15/10-20
Cultural and Social Diversity: 6/6
Total Hours: 48/150
Live Webinar: 12/75
Non-Contact: 10/40
Contact: 26/75
Phase2
May 2025 - December 2025
Theories: 25/25-30
Skills and Methods: 26/25-30
Special Topics: 6/5-10
Total Hours: 105/150
Live Webinar: 26/75
Non-Contact: 22/40
Contact: 26/75
Phase 3
TBD
Phase 1
September 2024 - April 2025
September 13 & 14 2024: In Person
Introduction to the Playroom (3 Contact Hours) / Play Therapy Through the Years (5 Contact Hours)
Content Area: Skills and Methods / History
Foundations of Child Centered Play Therapy (6 Contact Hours)
Content Area: Theories
October 2024: Break
November 2024: Anytime
Child-Centered Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship (10 non-contact hours)
Content Area: Theories
*Test from APT™
December: Break
January 18, 2025: Live Webinar
Play Therapy Across the Lifespan (6 Virtual Hours)
Content Area: Social and Cultural Diversity
February 2025: Break
March 15, 2025: Live Webinar
Using Play Therapy Skills to Engage Parents as Partners (6 Virtual Hours)
Content Area: Skills and Methods
April 11 & 12, 2025: In Person
Play Therapy Skills and Interventions (6 Contact Hours)
Content Area: Skills and Methods
Foundations of Gestalt Therapy (6 Contact Hours)
Content Area: Theories
Total Hours Phase 1: 48/35-55
Theories: 22/20-30 History: 5/5 Skills and Methods: 15/10-20
Cultural and Social Diversity: 6/6
Total Hours: 48/150 Live Webinar: 12/75 Non-contact: 10/40 Contact: 26/75
Phase 2
May 2025 - December 2025
The Neuroscience of Play: Attachment and Attunement in Play Therapy (6 Live Webinar Hours)
Content Area: Special Topics
Introduction to Seminal Theories in Play Therapy(12 non-contact hours)
Content Area: Theories
Advanced Child Centered Play Therapy (7 Contact Hours)
Content Area: Theories
Creative Expressions in Play Therapy (6 Contact Hours)
Content Area: Skills and Methods
Documentation and Play Theme Analysis (8 Live Webinar Hours)
Content Area: Skills and Methods
Miniatures in the Playroom: An Introduction to
Sandtray Therapy (6 Contact Hours)
Content Area: Skills and Methods
Early Childhood Skills and Interventions Using
Theraplay (6 Contact Hours)
Content Area: Skills and Methods
Gestalt Play Therapy Skills and Interventions (6 Contact Hours)
Content Area: Theories
Total Hours for Phase 2: 57/55-70
Theories: 25/25-30 Skills and Methods: 26/25-30 Special Topics: 6/5-10
Total Hours: 105/150 Live Webinar: 26/75 Non-contact: 22/40 Contact: 26/75
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Our Play Therapy Training Cancellation and Refund Policy will be as follows to assure consistency and is applicable to all trainings offered by Play Therapy of the Pines.
- Registrations canceled on or before two weeks prior to the event are refundable but subject to a $25 administrative fee.
- Registrations canceling after the deadline of two weeks prior will not receive a refund. The refund and cancellation policy will not be waived. Registration fees may be transferred to another individual for the same event.
- In the event Play Therapy of the Pines must cancel the training due to unforeseen circumstances, Play Therapy of the Pines will refund the cost of registration. However, Play Therapy of the Pines does not assume responsibility for any additional costs, charges, or expenses; to include, charges made for travel and lodging.
- With regard to the Play Therapy Training Program there are no refunds once registration is complete and paid for. By registering you recognize and agree that you shall not be entitled to a refund.
Our Therapists
Megan Numbers, PhD, LCMHC, RPT-S™
Dr. Megan is the founder of Play Therapy of the Pines, PLLC has over 12 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in working with military children and families.
Dr. Megan uses a variety of expressive interventions to include: sandplay therapy, art therapy, music therapy, Therplay, TF-CBT, clinical pediatric hypnotherapy and so much more!
Carla Salazar, LCSW
Carla has 5 years of experience in the mental health field and specializes in helping kiddos work through grief and loss and navigate terminal illnesses. Carla is also a certified school counselor in California!
Kayla Staples, LCSW, RPT™
Kayla has 4 years of experience in the mental health field and specializes in working with kiddos in the foster care system. She uses a variety of different expressive interventions to include: sandtray therapy, narrative therapy, animal-assisted therapy, TF-CBT, Synergetic therapy and so much more!
Therapy of the Pines
Nikki Setliff
Nikki specializes in helping adults work through anxiety, depression, life transitions, boundaries, relationships, and childhood trauma.
Seeing clients 18 years old and up
Serving all of North Carolina
via Telehealth
Currently accepting BCBS and Tricare
Contact Nikki:
Nsetliff.therapyofthepines@gmail.com
Are you interested in becoming a client? Or want more info about our training program?
Contact Us
Address
Southern Pines, NC
120 W. Pennsylvania ave
Ste 54
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Charlotte, NC
Coming soon
Phone
910.390.0416
Email
social
@playtherapy_ofthepines