CHILD-CENTERED PLAY THERAPY SUPERVISION
At the heart of Child-Centered Play Therapy is the understanding that growth and healing occur within the safety of a trusted relationship. My approach to supervision reflects this same belief by creating a space where supervisees feel deeply seen, heard, and accepted—just as we strive to do for the children and families we serve.
In Person Centered Supervision, the supervisory relationship itself is foundational. Rather than focusing solely on techniques, outcomes, or performance, supervision emphasizes the process—your development as a whole person and as a play therapist. When supported with authenticity, warmth, and respect, supervisees are able to discover their own clinical voice, deepen their wisdom, and grow in confidence in the therapy room.
This supervision is intended for clinicians who are actively practicing Child-Centered Play Therapy and seeking deeper reflection on therapist presence, core conditions, and the play process.
CCPT supervision focuses specifically on the theory, principles, skills, and therapeutic stance of Child-Centered Play Therapy. Supervision may include review of recorded play therapy sessions, reflection on therapist responses, exploration of play themes and the play process, attention to the therapist’s use of self, and continued development of the core skills and attitudes that support effective CCPT practice.
Who Is CCPT Supervision For?
Child-Centered Play Therapy supervision is intended for clinicians who have foundational training in CCPT and are actively using the approach in their clinical work with children. Supervision may be appropriate for clinicians who are:
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Developing greater competence and confidence in CCPT
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Seeking deeper understanding of CCPT theory, skills, and therapeutic process
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Working toward Child-Centered Play Therapy certification through the University of North Texas
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Seeking advanced professional development after completing foundational CCPT training
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Interested in examining therapist presence, use of self, play themes, and the therapeutic relationship within a specifically child-centered framework
Core Conditions Guiding Supervision
Our work together is grounded in three core conditions that parallel Child Centered Play Therapy practice:
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Unconditional Positive Regard
You are accepted fully and without judgment. Supervision is not a space for perfection or performance. You are welcomed as you are—learning, questioning, struggling, and growing. This acceptance creates the foundation for honest reflection and meaningful professional development.
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Empathy
Supervision is grounded in a genuine effort to understand your experiences from your perspective. Through careful listening, curiosity, and emotional presence, supervision becomes a place where you feel understood—not only as a clinician, but as a human navigating the emotional demands of therapeutic work.
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Congruence
Authenticity matters. As a supervisor, I bring my real, grounded self into supervision—transparent, honest, and present. This models the genuine presence we aim to offer children in play therapy and invites you to do the same. Trust develops through honesty, consistency, and mutual respect.
What to Expect in CCPT Supervision
CCPT supervision provides opportunities to examine your clinical work closely while remaining grounded in the child-centered philosophy. Depending on your experience and professional goals, supervision may include:
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Review of recorded CCPT sessions
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Reflection on therapist responses and therapeutic presence
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Examination of tracking, reflection of feelings and content, facilitation of decision-making and responsibility, and limit setting
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Exploration of play themes and changes in the play process over time
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Attention to moments when remaining child-centered becomes difficult
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Reflection on your internal responses and use of self within the therapeutic relationship
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Consideration of how CCPT theory informs clinical decision-making
The focus of supervision is not simply whether a particular response was correct. Supervision is intended to help you become increasingly intentional, reflective, and grounded in the principles that guide Child-Centered Play Therapy.
A Parallel Process for Growth
This supervisory approach is especially aligned with Child Centered Play Therapy, where relationship, acceptance, and trust form the core of the therapeutic process. Supervision intentionally mirrors the stance we take with children, creating a parallel process that supports the integration of theory into lived clinical practice.
Whether you are developing your CCPT practice or deepening established expertise, Child Centered Play Therapy supervision offers a nurturing, reflective space to explore your work, strengthen your confidence, and remain connected to your purpose as a play therapist.
CCPT Certification Through the University of North Texas
For clinicians pursuing Child-Centered Play Therapy certification through the University of North Texas (UNT), supervision with me may be used toward applicable CCPT certification supervision requirements. As a Certified Child-Centered Play Therapist and Supervisor through UNT, I provide supervision grounded in the CCPT model and its underlying person-centered principles.
Supervision for clinicians pursuing certification focuses on the development and integration of CCPT skills, therapeutic presence, understanding of the play process, and the ability to remain grounded in a child-centered therapeutic stance.
Recorded play therapy sessions may be reviewed to support reflection, skill development, and continued growth in the model.
Clinicians are responsible for confirming current UNT certification requirements and ensuring that their training, clinical experience, and supervision meet the requirements applicable to the certification they are pursuing.
Supervision Fee
The fee for CCPT supervision is $75.
Getting Started
If you are interested in receiving Child-Centered Play Therapy supervision, please contact me:
Email: jamie@counselor.hush.com
Phone: 618-631-2683
Prior to your first supervision session, please download and complete the “Agreement for Play Therapy Supervision.” You may email the completed form in advance or bring it to your first session. The agreement may also be completed in person at my office.
You are encouraged to review the "Professional Disclosure Statement" for additional information about my background, supervisory approach, and professional responsibilities.