Sand Therapy Training
The following trainers are listed so that you can choose who is the best fit with your theoretical orientation. The World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals serves as a resource to assist you in finding training but does not endorse trainers at the present time. If you provide training and would like to be listed on this page, please contact us at sandtherapypros@gmail.com
Presently, there is no formal credential for sand therapy with the exception of individual theoretical certifications. For example, Sandplay, Theresa Kestly and Rita Grayson all offer certifications in their respective training modalities. A long range goal of the World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals is to develop a credential that would allow clinicians to receive training from a variety of trainers while working to earn a credential that demonstrates proficiency in the ethical practice of sand therapy. This is a lengthy process that will include feedback from top trainers and clinicians and eventually lead to a credential that can be international in scope.
Karen R. Burke, LPC-S, RPT-S, CCST-T
Sand Theory: Comprehensive
DBA: n/a
Email: Karen.burke.lpc@gmail.com
Training Level: All Levels
Training Format: In-Person
Supervision/Consultation: In-Person
Location: Austin TX
Website: www.austinsandtray.com
Karen Carnabucci, LCSW, TEP
DBA: Lancaster School of Psychodrama and Experiential Psychotherapies/Companions in Healing
Email: realtruekaren@gmail.com
Sand Theory: Adlerian & Child-Centered
Training Level: All Levels
Training Format: In-Person
Supervision/Consultation: In-Person
Location: Lancaster PA
Marie Jose Dhaese, Ph.D., RCC, ATR, RPT-S, CPT-S, BCPT-S
DBA: Centre for Expressive Therapy
Email: mariejoseDhaese@gmail.com
Sand Theory: Expressive Play Therapy
Training Level: All Levels
Training Format: In-Person, Web-based
Supervision/Consultation: In-Person, Web-based
Location: Parksville, BC, Canada
Website: www.centreforexpressivetherapy.com
Yolanda Fountain, Ph.D., LPC, RPT-S, ACS, NCC
DBA: Play Wellness LLC
Email: training@playwellness.net
Sand theory: Cross-theoretical
Training Level: All Levels
Training Format: In-Person & Web-based
Supervision/Consultation: In-Person & tele-supervision
Location: Roswell GA
Website: www.playwellness.net/training.html
Theresa Fraser, Ph.D. Candidate, Registered Psychotherapist (Ontario, Canada); Registered Counselling Therapist (Nova Scotia); CPT-S
DBA: n/a
Email: Theresaannfraser@gmail.com
Sand theory: Sandtray Worldplay trained; cross-theoretical
Training Level: All Levels
Training Format: In-Person, Web-based (In Australia)
Supervision/Consultation: In-Person/ Distance
Location: Canada
Website: www.maritimeplaytherapycentre.com
Lorraine R. Freedle, PhD, ABPdN, CST-T
DBA: Black San Neuropsychological Services, Inc.
Email: lrfreedle@gmail.com
Sand theory: Jungian/Kalffian Sandplay; Neurodevelopmental Framework
Training Level: All Levels
Training Format: In-Person and web-based
Supervision/Consultation: In-Person and web-based
Location: Hilo, HI & Santa Fe, NM
Website: www.lorrainefreedle.com
Eliana Gil, Ph.D., LMFT, RPT-S, ATR
DBA: Eliana Gil, Ph.D., LLC
Sand Theory: Humanistic
Training Level: All Levels
Training Format: In-Person, Web-based
Supervision/Consultation: In-Person, web-based
Location: Trainings in Fairfax, VA
Website: www.elianagil.me
Carmy Goodwin, LSCSW, LCSW, RPT-S
DBA: Heartland Play Therapy Institute / Creative Connections, LLC
Email: heartlandpti@gmail.com
Sand Theory: Adlerian
Training Level: All Levels
Training Format: In-Person
Supervision/Consultation: In-Person, Video-conferencing
Location: Kansas City
Website: www.heartlandplaytherapy.com
Rita Grayson, LCSW, RPT-S
DBA: SageSource Learning Center
Email: Rita@LearnSandTray.com
Sand Theory: Neurobiologically-informed Psychodynamic
Training Level: All Levels
Training Format: In-Person, Web-based
Supervision/Consultation: In-Person, Web-based
Location: Cumming GA
Website: www.LearnSandTray.com
Elizabeth Kjellstrand Hartwig, Ph.D., LPC-S, LMFT, RPT-S
DBA: Pawsitive Family Counseling, LLC
Email: ekk6@txstate.edu
Sand Theory: Solution-focused
Training Level: All Levels
Training Format: In-Person
Supervision/Consultation: In-person, Web-based
Location: Texas State University Institute for Play Therapy, San Marcos TX
Website: www.pawsitivefamily.com & www.playtherapy.clas.txstate.edu
Rosalind L. Heiko, Ph.D., RPT-S, ISST/CST-T, NCSP
DBA: Dr. Roz Consulting & Training
Email: info@dheiko.com
Sand Theory: Sandplay
Training Level: All Levels
Training Format: In-Person, Web-based
Consultation: In-Person, Web-based
Location: Cary, NC
Website: www.drheiko.com
Linda E. Homeyer, Ph.D., LPC-S, RPT-S, IPT-CST
DBA: Homeyer & Associates
Email: Linda@DoorOfHopeNB.org
Sand Theory: Cross-Theoretical, Adlerian, Child-Centered
Training Level: All Levels
Training Format: In-Person
Supervision/Consultation: In-Person
Location: New Braunfels TX
Website: www.DoorOfHopeNB.org/trainings
Aimee L. Jennings, LMHC, RPT-S & Sean P. Jennings, Psy.D., RPT-S
DBA: Institute of Playful Healing
Email: aimeejennings13@gmail.com
Sand theory: Integrative
Training Level: All Levels
Training Format: In-Person
Supervision/Consultation: In-Person
Location: Orlando FL
Website: www.instituteofplayfulhealing.org
Carmen Jimenez-Pride, LISW-CP (SC), LCSW (NC), LCSW (GA)
DBA: Outspoken Counseling and Consulting LLC
Email: Carmen@outspokenllc.com
Sand Theory: Internal Family System models
Training Level: All Levels
Training Format: In-Person
Supervision: In-Person
Location: Augusta GA
Website: www.outspokenllc.com
Lara Kasza, Accredited Play and Creative Arts Therapist (UK)
DBA: n/a
Email: larakasza@hotmail.com
Sand Theory: Jungian – Cross-theoretical; developed: SandStory Therapy®
Training Level: All Levels
Training Format: In-Person
Supervision/Consultation: In-Person, Web-based
Location: Stanmore, London, England UK
Website: www.larakasza.com
Theresa Kestly, Ph.D., RPT-S
DBA: Sand Tray Institute of New Mexico
Email: sandtray@comcast.net
Sand Theory: Integrative with Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB)
Training Level: All Levels
Training Format: In-Person, Web-based
Supervision: In-Person
Location: Corrales NM
Website: www.sandtraytraining.com
Terry Kottman, LMHC, NCC, RPT-S
DBA: League of Extraordinary Adlerian Play Therapists
Email: tkottman@cfu.net
Sand Theory: Adlerian
Training Level: All Levels
Training Format: In-Person
Supervision/Consultation: No
Location: Cedar Falls IA
Website: www.encouragementzone.com and https://leapt.arlo.co/w/
Marshall Lyles, LMFT-S, LPC-S, RPT-S, EMDRIA Consultant, IPT-CST
DBA: Marshall Lyles Workshop
Email: marshallnlyles@gmail.com
Sand Theory: Adlerian, Integrated EMDR-AIP Model
Training Level: All Levels
Training Format: In-Person, Web-based
Supervision/Consultation: In-Person, Web-based
Location: Austin TX
Website: www.marshalllyles.com
Heather Maritano, LCSW, RPT-S
DBA: Inner Resources Counseling
Email: hlmaritano@gmail.com
Sand Theory: Cross-theoretical with Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB)
Training Level: All Levels
Training Format: In-Person
Supervision: In-Person, Web-based
Location: Bloomington IN
Website: www.heathermaritano.com
Karen E. Pernet, LCSW, RPT-S, Gestalt Therapy, SEP
DBA: Growth through Play Therapy Trainers
Email: kepernet@gmail.com
Sand Theory: Gestalt, Humanistic
Training Level: Foundational & Intermediate
Training Format: In-Person, Web-based
Supervision/Consultation: In-Person, Web-based
Location: Oakland CA
Website: www.growththroughplaytherapy.com/trainings
Lisa Remey, LPC-S, RPT-S, NCC, IPT-CST
DBA: Bluebonnet Center for Play Therapy
Email: lisaremey@gmail.com
Sand Theory: CBT/CBTP
Training Level: All Levels
Training Format: In-Person
Supervision/Consultation: In-Person, Video
Location: New Braunfels TX
Website: www.lisaremey.com
Barbara A. Turner, PhD, RPT-S, STR-CT
Sand Theory: Jungian Sandplay Therapy
Training Level: Foundational, Intermediate, and Advanced
Training Format: In-Person, Web-based
Supervision/Consultation: Web-based
Location: California USA
Website: www. BarbaraTurner.org
Tammi Van Hollander, LCSW, RPT-S
DBA: Main Line Play Therapy
Email: tammi@mainlineplaytherapy.com
Sand theory: Client-centered Sandtray Play Therapy, Solution-focused
Training Level: All Levels
Training Format: In-Person, Web-based
Supervision/Consultation: In-Person, Web-based
Location: Philadelphia PA
Website: www.mainlineplaytherapy.com
Diana P. Villavicencio Campos, Masters, Professional ID: 08758428
DBA: N/A
Email: sandplaymexico@hotmail.com
Sand theory: Sandplay
Training Level: All Levels
Training Format: In-Person
Supervision/Consultation: In-Person
Location: Mexico City & Cuernavaca, Morelos
Website: N/A
Fiona Werle, MACA, Registered Counsellor
Sand Theory: Cross-theoretical and Sandplay
DBA: Opengate Institute
Email: fwerle@bigpond.com
Training Level: All Levels
Training Format: In-Person, Web-based
Supervision/Consultation: In-Person, Zoom
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Website: www.opengateinstitute.com.au
Vicki Williams-Patterson, MCAT, LPC-AT, ATR-BC, CCST-T & Melissa Dilworth, LPC-AT-S, ATR-BC, CCST-T, RPT-S
DBA: San Antonio SandTray
Email: sasandtray@gmail.com
Sand theory: Integrated
Training Level: All Levels
Training Format: In-Person
Consultation: In-Person
Location: San Antonio TX
Website: www.sanantoniosandtray.com
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