Sharyl Diane Howard, LPC, RPT-S, EdS

Office Location

Oak Grove Primary
500 SE 17th Street
Oak Grove, MO 64075

Curis Functional Health
400 SW Longview Blvd, #160
Lee’s Summit, MO 64081

Contact Information

Phone: 816-797-7403
Email: [email protected]
or [email protected]

Sharyl Diane Howard, LPC, RPT-S, EdS

Education: Sharyl obtained her Bachelors in Elementary Education from Pittsburg State University in 1988, her Master’s degree in Elementary Education from the Pittsburg State University in 1990 and an Education Specialist in Counseling with an Emphasis on Play Therapy from the University of Central Missouri in 2008.

Experience: Sharyl began her career working as a third grade teacher for two years.  She then went on to work as a school counselor for 25 years.  Sharyl transitioned to working as a play therapist in private practice four years ago.  Sharyl obtained her Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential in 2008 and her Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S) in 2017.  She has participated in numerous play therapy trainings on sandtray therapy, trauma, ADHD and Theraplay.

Additional Information: Sharyl is passionate about the use of play therapy to heal children.  Her approach to supervision is not just in verbal interactions, but also playful activities to help supervisees understand the power of play.

Play Therapy Supervision Sites:
Office in Kansas City, Missouri Region

Play Therapy Supervision Meeting Times:

  • Monday, Thursday and Friday after 5:00 pm CST.

Play Therapy Supervision Fees:
$50/hour for individual supervision
$40/hour per student for group supervision

Clinical Supervision:
Sharyl offers concurrent clinical supervision for individuals seeking play therapy supervision and clinical licensure in professional counseling in the state of Missouri.

Clinical Supervision Fees:
$50/hour for individual supervision
$40/hour per student for group supervisions

Clinical Supervision Meeting Times:

  • Monday, Thursday and Friday after 5:00 pm CST.