Brijin Gardner is a clinical social worker and RPT/S practicing in the Kansas City area. She is currently the Director of Clinical Services for Operation Breakthrough, an educational daycare center serving children and families in the urban core of Kansas City. This is Brijin's fourth year serving on the KS APT board.

Stephanie is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. Stephanie is a graduate of the University of Kansas. She is currently in private practice at The Family Care Center in Junction City. Stephanie has also worked in community mental health and as a school social worker. She is participating in the Association of Play Therapy Leadership Academy this year, as well. This is Stephanie's second year on the KSAPT Board.

Jeanne is a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist and has been employed at Sumner Mental Health Center for 16 years. She recently assumed the position of Children's Director and continues clinical work as well. Jeanne is a Registered Play Therapist/Supervisor and has served on the Kansas Association for Play Therapy Board of Directors for 5 years. /p>

Ms. Chapman received her BSW from WSU and her MSW from the University of Kansas. She has had training in play therapy and in critical incident stress management. She has worked as a clinical worker and provided play therapy at Family Consultation Service, and has worked in Child Protective Services at SRS. She teaches undergraduate and graduate practice and practicum classes. 

Beverly has worked with Early Childhood since 1993 when she began working with the Dodge City Schools as a family worker. She was Director for the program for 11 years and then worked for the National Head Start Bureau for two years. She began her private practice in 1997 and received her RPT in 2009. She currently works with children and families in a variety of settings and works as a Mental Health Consultant for Head Start/Early Head Start and other grant-funded organizations. 

Andrew is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor who holds certifications as a substance abuse counselor and as a Board Certified Professional Counselor. He received his Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, Sociology, and Criminal Justice from MidAmerica Nazarene University. In addition, he completed his Master of Arts in Counseling and Certificate in Play Therapy at MidAmerica Nazarene University. Currently, Andrew works at TLC for Children and Families as a Residential Therapist and as the Substance Abuse Counselor and incorporates play therapy into his treatment. Andrew also has a private practice at Crosspointe Counseling Center in Gardner, Kansas where he works primarily with children and adolescents utilizing play therapy.

Sonia is a Licensed Professional Counselor currently working with pre-adolescent youth in a residential treatment facility in the Olathe, Kansas area. Sonia has also worked with children and families in outpatient mental health in Topeka. Sonia has facilitated groups for children experiencing grief and loss, and has taught classes on Assessment, Treatment planning and Grief and Loss.

Carron is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist. She also holds her Level II EMDR certification. Carron works primarily with children and teens in the urban core of Kansas City. She began her counseling career at a non-profit agency specializing in child abuse. Carron facilitates groups with children ranging from infants to teens and utilizes play therapy in an educational child care setting.