Rebecca Patterson, MA, LPCC-S, RPT-S

Speaking & Training Requests

Rebecca Patterson is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor who provides engaging, accessible, and research-informed presentations for both community audiences and professionals. Her trainings blend Play Therapy principles, neuroscience, and real-world application to support children, families, clinicians, and the systems that serve them.

 
 

Who This Page Is For

Rebecca offers presentations and trainings for:

Community & Public Audiences

  • Schools and early childhood programs

  • Parent groups and caregivers

  • Community organizations and nonprofits

  • Churches and civic groups

  • Agencies seeking education about Play Therapy or Nurture Nest services

Professional Audiences

  • Mental health professionals

  • Play Therapists and expressive arts clinicians

  • Graduate students and interns

  • School-based mental health teams

  • Supervisors and clinical leaders

Popular Topics & Areas of Expertise

For Community & Schools

  • What Play Therapy is and how it helps children

  • Supporting children’s emotional regulation through play

  • Understanding behavior through a nervous system lens

  • Trauma-informed care for children and families

  • How Play Therapy supports attachment, resilience, and healing

  • Supporting children through regulation, attachment, and play

  • Managing Mental Health Needs in the Classroom

  • Parenting Super Powers

  • Play is the Work of Childhood

For Professionals

  • Play Therapy interventions and expressive techniques

  • Puppets and expressive arts in Play Therapy

  • Ethical and effective supervision in Play Therapy

  • Preventing burnout and supporting clinician well-being

  • Supervision and ethical practice in Play Therapy

  • Child Centered Play Therapy

All presentations are tailored to the audience’s experience level and goals.

Speaking Style & Approach

Rebecca’s speaking style is warm, engaging, and practical. Whether presenting to community members or clinicians, she focuses on making complex concepts understandable and meaningful. Sessions may include storytelling, case examples, experiential activities, and concrete tools participants can use immediately.

Credentials & Leadership

  • Master of Arts in Counseling

  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor (LPCC-S)

  • Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S)

  • Clinical supervisor and trainer

  • Extensive experience serving children, families, and clinicians across Kentucky

  • President of Kentucky Association for Play Therapy (2025 - Present)

  • Former President Elect and Secretary for the Kentucky Association for Play Therapy (2023-2024)

  • Association for Play Therapy Leadership Academy Graduate 2025

Formats Available

  • Community education events

  • School and parent trainings

  • Conference workshops and keynotes

  • Continuing education trainings for professionals

  • Staff development and in-service trainings

  • Virtual or in-person presentations

  • Half-day and full-day trainings

Request Rebecca to Speak

To request Rebecca Patterson for a speaking engagement or training, please complete the form below. Our team will follow up to discuss availability, topics, and event details.

Submit Speaking Request

Final Call to Action

Whether you are looking for a community speaker, professional trainer, or conference presenter, Rebecca Patterson brings expertise, heart, and practical insight to every presentation. We look forward to connecting with you.