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Who We Are

Dedicated. Trained. Passionate. All For Kids.

We are a local chapter of the Texas Association for Play Therapy (NTC-TxAPT) and are considered a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. We are proud to represent the Association for Play Therapy (APT), a well-established professional society of play therapists.

We are a network of professionals and students who are interested in the therapeutic use of play in our work with children and their families. We want you to know about what is available to help support you in your important work with children and their families!

NTC-TxAPT is an approved provider for the following organizations:

APT Approved Provider #99-072
TX LPC CE Provider #257
TX LMFT CE Provider #1030
TX Social Work CE Provider #7602

Purpose

The purpose of NTC-TxAPT is to:

Unite and provide a common meeting ground for persons involved or interested in the therapeutic use of child’s play
Enhance the health, safety and well-being of children;
Advance the discipline of play therapy; and
Inform and educate the general public and the mental health and educational community about the play therapy profession.

Objectives

The objectives of NTC-TxAPT shall be:

To promote training opportunities, research and development of materials which further the practice of play therapy;
To encourage active communication among those involved in play therapy;
To establish contacts with various organizations for support; and
To promote sound play therapy practices in the interest of society and the individual.