279 | Client "Fit" in CCPT Isn't About the Child—It's About Expectations, Policies, and Processes

Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy · Mar 13, 2025 · 13m

In this episode, I answer a question from Chloe in Georgia about how to assess whether a client or family is a good "fit" for CCPT. I clarify that CCPT is developmentally appropriate for every child, and that therapist-client "fit" isn't an issue when the therapist is fully adherent to the model. The real question, then, is about alignment between the family's expectations and the therapist's approach, policies and processes.

I walk through how we screen for alignment early—during the intake call and initial consultation—and what red flags suggest a mismatch. I also explain how we use clear…