Sabra Starnes, DC\MD Therapist, Public Speaker and Trainer

12/10/2025

My passion in doing clinical work is collaboration as well as creativity

This has been on my to do list for a long time, and I’m really excited to create this book but more importantly, I’m excited about offering this to other clinicians to be part of this collaboration with me and share sandtray therapy activites woth the world!

If you’d like to share your sandtray wisdom and creativity.

The first meeting will be after the new year, with the hope of the book being published in the Spring/Summer 2026.

If you want an invite to attend the information meeting email me back by next Wednesday 10/14/25 @ sabrastarnes@gmail.com

08/10/2024

What is at Play: Exploring The Therapeutic Powers of Play Therapy
Sun, Oct 13, 2024, 12:45 PM
Cost $95
Join this Wednesday 10/9/24!
Next Place Therapy Services,LLC
Next Place Therapy
Is an approved provider for CEUs
ASWB # 2107
NBCC #7270
APT 17-526
Register at: https://bit.ly/3y9gj7C

Description:
This virtual training will explore the profound role of play in therapeutic settings, focusing on its capacity to heal and foster emotional resilience in children.
Participants will explore the therapeutic powers of play, learning to apply these effectively to meet specific psychological and developmental challenges. Additionally, the session offers an in-depth look at Charles Schaefer’s 20 tenets of the therapeutic powers of play therapy, providing a comprehensive framework to enhance therapists' approaches in various clinical contexts.
As a play therapist and play therapist supervisor, the thereafter powers of play have been a wonderful guide in assessing, observing, and creating treatment plans and notes with clients. I look forward to having you at this interactive training.

Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the therapeutic powers of play as defined by Charles Schaefer.
2. Discuss ways and strategies for the therapist to integrate therapeutic play elements effectively across different play therapy settings.
3. List ways to use the therapeutic powers of play in structured and open-ended sessions, aiming to promote emotional and psychological growth in clients, emphasizing Schaefer’s 20 tenets.

Next Place Therapy Services is an Approved Provider of Play Therapy #17-526GRIEVANCE POLICY: Next Place Therapy Services is fully committed to complying with all legal and ethical responsibilities to be non-discriminatory in promotional activities, program content, and in the treatment of attendees....

28/09/2024

Inviting Pediatricians in the area to join this. Looking for a therapy referral.

Come meet your local play therapists, with whom you can partner for referring therapy services in the surrounding Largo, MD, area.

26/09/2024

23/09/2024

Calling All Clinicians!

Do you love sharing your knowledge and creating awesome training content?

Next Place Therapy Services, LLC offersin-person and virtual training and is looking for new and experienced trainers to join our team! 🎉

We’re all about play therapy, sandtray therapy, and offering diverse, impactful trainings to other clinicians. If you're excited about teaching and want to bring your skills to the table, we'd love to hear from you!
Interested? Fill out our quick interest form today! ⬇️

📧 https://bit.ly/3ZyC1gE

19/09/2024

Live Webinar Ethical Issues For Adoptees In Closed Adoptions: When The Right For Information Is Denied

Presenter: Sabra Starnes – 3 CEU’s (NBCC and ACE (ASWB)
Cost:
Date and Time: Friday, October 4,2024 9:30-12:45pm
Cost: $100



Adoption is a lifelong process. There are many issues that can arise over time for the adoptee, birth family and adoptive parents that can create ethical dilemmas for professionals who are trying to best preserve the rights of each party. In this session Sabra Starnes who herself is an adoption professional, adoptive parent, therapist and adult adoptee who has experience a closed adoption will explore the current and past laws in the United States related to accessing identifying information in closed adoptions. Sabra will share some of the factors that must be considered by professionals who are supporting the triad to navigate the process with each member ethically and effectively. Special focus will be placed on the ethical responsibility that adoption workers have to support the adoptee through this emotional journey.

Please note that this training meets the requirements for social work Ethics CEU’s
Register:https://bit.ly/3zoXWwc

13/09/2024

🌟 **We're hiring a Marketing Intern!** 🌟

Are you passionate about digital marketing, social media, and growing a brand? Next Place Therapy Services is seeking a creative and motivated **Marketing Intern** to join our team! 🎉

🔍 **What You'll Do:**
- Create engaging content for our social media platforms
- Assist with marketing campaigns and outreach strategies
- Help grow our online presence and connect with the community

📚 **What We're Looking For:**
- Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
- Knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)
- Strong communication skills and a passion for creativity

💼 **Why Join Us?**
- Gain hands-on experience in a real-world setting
- Be part of a growing team dedicated to children's mental health
- Flexible hours and a supportive work environment

📩 **How to Apply:**
Send your resume and a short cover letter to **SabraStarnes@gmail.com** or message us directly to learn more!

Let’s grow together! 🚀

25/08/2024

Get your tickets on Eventbrite!

06/08/2024

Next Place Therapy Services, LLC promises to support clients of all abilities, genders, races, sexual orientations, and more.

https://www.therapyden.com/therapist/sabra-starnes-largo-maryland-md

27/07/2024

Passing along.. I have $4k left, and I don't think I'll get that forgiven, but I have no complaints. President Biden got $90 K forgiven truly blessed.

It's an easy application to submit.
For more information, visit https://mhec.maryland.gov/.../StudentLoanDebtReliefTaxCre....