What if the toy box held the key to understanding a child’s inner world? Foundations of Play Therapy introduces the theories, skills, a
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Dr. Christie Rogers-Larke, EdD, NCC, BC-TMH, BCPCC, ADHD-CSP, CCTP, CAMS-II, RST, RPT-S, LPC-S
A nationally recognized counselor, educator, author, and clinical supervisor with more than 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families, and mental health professionals. She is the founder and Clinical Director of Outside of the Box Therapy and has dedicated her career to helping children and families heal through evidence-based and developmentally appropriate interventions. Dr. Rogers-Larke is a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S), a credential awarded by the Association for Play Therapy to clinicians who have completed extensive specialized training, clinical experience, and supervision in play therapy.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Rogers-Larke serves as a counselor educator, supervisor, presenter, and author. She has trained mental health professionals across a variety of topics including play therapy, trauma, ADHD, emotional regulation, parenting, and child development. Her practical approach combines research-informed interventions with real-world clinical experience, helping participants confidently apply play therapy principles in their work with children and families.
Dr. Rogers-Larke is uniquely qualified to teach play therapy because of her decades of direct clinical experience with children, her advanced credentials as a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, her extensive work in counselor education, and her commitment to promoting child-centered, developmentally responsive mental health care. Her training emphasizes not only the theories and techniques of play therapy but also the therapeutic relationship that research consistently identifies as the foundation for meaningful change in children's lives.
