About IPT

Welcome to the Institute for Play Therapy’s FAQ page. Whether you’re a student, a mental health professional, or someone exploring play therapy for the first time, this page will help you learn more about our seminars, training options, and continuing education opportunities. Feel free to browse the topics below to get quick, clear answers to the most common questions.

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  • The Texas State University Professional Counseling Program has two community clinics in which we provide counseling services: 

    These state-of-the-art clinics include play therapy and sand tray therapy rooms, digital recording capability, and live supervision. These clinics offer play therapy, individual counseling, and couples and family therapy to children, adolescents, and families. If you are interested in play therapy services, please contact the clinic at 512-245-8349 or complete an online Referral for Services form.

  • You can fill out one of our contact us forms which allow for questions and comments.

  • Cancellation Policy

    Nonrefundable fees: There is a $35 nonrefundable fee for administrative costs associated with processing each payment. 

    Cancellations: Written cancellations received two weeks prior to the start of the training will receive a refund minus the nonrefundable fee. Cancellations within two weeks of the training, after the training, or no shows will not receive a refund.

    The Institute for Play Therapy reserves the right to cancel a seminar if there are fewer than 14 professional participants registered as of 7 days before the start of the seminar. In the case of cancellation, we will refund registration fees in full or the participant can choose to apply funds towards an alternate seminar.

    Questions or Concerns: Please contact us at playtherapy@txstate.edu