Frequently Asked Questions
Training & Supervision FAQs
Why should I complete my training with the Inner Canvas Collective?
The Inner Canvas Collective invites you to join our community for professional growth. In our collective space, we emphasize the importance of developing your practice within a supportive community. Together with like-minded peers, we achieve more than we could on our own. We aim to support clinicians in delivering quality play therapy to heal children facing rising mental health challenges. We are a professional community dedicated to play therapy and psychodynamic approaches.
What types of clinical supervision do you provide?
Dr. Elyssa B. Smith, Ph.D., LPC, RPT-S, NCC, ACS, offers clinical supervision for LACs/LPCs and other related professions and play therapy supervision. We help aspiring play therapists work toward earning credentials as a Registered Play Therapist and/or Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. We also provide training and support for play therapist supervisors. For more information, please click here.
Which Continued Education and Credentialing do you provide?
The Inner Canvas Collective is an Association for Play Therapy (APT) Approved Provider of Play Therapy Continued Education # 24-742 and an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider (NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider™ ACEP No. 7587). As such, we are an accredited and approved play therapy training program for mental health professionals. For more information, please click here.
What are your cancellation and refund policies?
Fees: Participants are required to register before attending a course or program and pay the respective fee. Please note that registration is binding unless in the case of an emergency (see refund request policy).
Cancellation policy: In the unlikely event that a session is canceled, we will contact you by email to arrange a replacement of equivalent value. If you have questions, please email us at innercanvascollective@gmail.com.
Refund Request Policy: If a situation prevents you from attending a course or program and you would like to request a refund the procedure is as follows:
A refund request due to the inability to attend or in the case of an emergency must be made in writing by e-mail to innercanvascollective@gmail.com. The requests must be made at least two weeks before the training to receive a refund. There is a $100.00 administrative fee for refunds. There are no refunds for cancellations after the beginning of the first course in a continuous session program. The practice does not issue price adjustments for partial attendance.
More detailed information about all of our policies and procedures can be found here.
Professional Services FAQs
Do you accept insurance?
I believe in your right to privacy and the importance of our shared decisions regarding the course of your treatment; therefore, I am not in-network with any insurance plans. I am considered an out-of-network provider.
Some insurance plans will reimburse you for part of the cost of treatment through out-of-network provider benefits. I am happy to provide you with an insurance-compatible billing statement for you to submit to your insurance provider.
How long are individual therapy sessions?
Each session is 45 minutes in length. Session frequency is dependent on the patient; however, I recommend that patients start their therapy with a consistent weekly session.
What is play therapy?
Play therapy is a developmentally appropriate, evidence-based treatment for children. According to the Association for Play Therapy, play therapy involves “the systematic use of a theoretical model to establish an interpersonal process wherein trained play therapists use the therapeutic powers of play to help clients prevent or resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and development." To put it simply, adults come to psychotherapy to express their emotions and problems; children play. The play is their language and the toys are their words.
What can I expect from Family-Based Play Therapy and Professional Counseling (in general)?
Family Based Play Therapy requires family involvement in the play therapy process, including weekly and monthly parent sessions. Counseling is a process and commitment that spans across time. In my role as your therapist, I aim to walk alongside you to discover your needs and desires. I ask that you come to our sessions ready to work together. This means meeting at the same time every week, building trust, and having someone to listen to, respond to, and provide insights.