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CE Specialty Topics
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Melissa Winterscheid LPC-S, RPT-S

Tulsa,OK

Summary

Accomplished therapist with extensive experience in diverse environments, specializing in Play Therapy and trauma-informed care. Proven ability to develop innovative continuing education programs and impactful group therapy initiatives. Expertise in clinical supervision and building community connections, ensuring effective communication and cultural competence.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Co-Owner

Lumos Training Collective
Owasso, Oklahoma
01.2025 - Current
  • Dynamic Trainer and Clinical Supervisor providing continuing education, consultation, and supervision in mental health including Play Therapy.

Owner & Therapist

Growing Hope Counseling, LLC
Owasso, OK
03.2017 - Current
  • Facilitated therapeutic sessions for children, adolescents, and adults.
    Conducted supervision and consultation for LPC candidates and aspiring Registered Play Therapists.
    Created and delivered training programs on trauma and play therapy techniques.

Contract Therapist

Morton Comprehensive Health Services
Tulsa, OK
01.2015 - Current
  • Facilitates therapy for children and adults in school and office environments.
    Leads innovative Play Therapy groups specifically designed for children.
    Implements telehealth options to improve service accessibility.

Education

Masters of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy

Southern Nazarene University
Tulsa, OK
12-2011

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK
01.2002

Associate - Child Development

Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK
01.1998

Skills

  • Play therapy and sandtray therapy
  • Clinical supervision
  • Therapist development
  • Trauma-informed therapy
  • Program development and consultation
  • Public speaking and training
  • Child and adolescent mental health
  • Continuing education development
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Cultural competence
  • Connection and community focus
  • Creative Innovative thinking

Certification

  • Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor (LPC-S)
  • Registered Play Therapist - Supervisor (RPT-S)
  • Registered Integrated Sandtray Therapist (RIST)
  • AUTPLAY Certified
  • EMDR Trained

Affiliations

  • Treasurer, Oklahoma Association for Play Therapy (2022)
  • Association for Play Therapy
  • World Association Sandtray Therapy Professionals

Presenter

  • South Carolina Counseling Association Conference 2024
  • Zarrow Mental Health Symposium 2024, 2025
  • Play Therapy Disneybound Conference 2025 -In park CE presented

CE Specialty Topics

  • Ethics
  • Supervision
  • Burnout reduction
  • Bibliotherapy
  • School Based Therapy
  • Sandtray Therapy

Timeline

Co-Owner

Lumos Training Collective
01.2025 - Current

Owner & Therapist

Growing Hope Counseling, LLC
03.2017 - Current

Contract Therapist

Morton Comprehensive Health Services
01.2015 - Current

Masters of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy

Southern Nazarene University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Oral Roberts University

Associate - Child Development

Tulsa Community College

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