The Appalachian Institute for Play Therapy at the University of Pikeville prepares graduate students and professionals to provide evidence-informed, developmentally responsive mental health care for children and families through specialized play therapy training rooted in compassion and clinical excellence.

The Appalachian Institute for Play Therapy, an initiative of the School of Social Work at UPIKE, is an Approved Center of Play Therapy Education through the Association for Play Therapy (APT) Association for Play Therapy (APT).