Chapter Information
(See below for upcoming meetings)
The Florida Association
for Play Therapy
Big Bend: Dempsey Rupe
bigbend@floridaplaytherapy.org
First Coast: Allison Tharaldsen
firstcoast@floridaplaytherapy.org
Central: Brianna DeSouza
central@floridaplaytherapy.org
West Central: Tessa Hastings
westcentral@floridaplaytherapy.org
Southwest: Diana Salazar
southwest@floridaplaytherapy.org
Southeast: Tara McDonnell
southeast@floridaplaytherapy.org
South: Andrea Vargas
south@floridaplaytherapy.org
Chapter Regions as defined by FAPT
The following 7 regions have been identified by the FAPT Board of Directors based on membership locations. As per the revised 2019 FAPT Bylaws, up to 3 additional Chapters can be created with Executive Board Approval.
Big Bend: Leon County, Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, Okaloosa County, Walton County, Holmes County, Jackson County, Bay County, Gulf County, Bay County, Franklin County, Gadsden County, Jefferson County, Madison County, Washington County, Calhoun County, Liberty County, Wakkula County, Taylor County, Hamilton County, Lafeyette County, Suwannee County
First Coast: Duval County, Nassau County, Clay County, Baker County, Flagler County, Saint Johns County, Union County, Columbia County, Bradford County
Central: Polk County, Osceola County, Orange County, Seminole County, Lake County, Volusia County, Brevard County
West Central: Alachua County, Gilchrist County, Dixie County, Levy County, Marion County, Citrus County, Sumter County, Hernando County, Pasco County, Hillsborough County, Manatee County, Hardee County, Pinellas County
Southwest: Sarasota County, Charlotte County, Lee County, Collier County, DeSoto County, Hendry County, Glades County
Southeast: Palm Beach County, Martin County, St Lucie County, Indian River County, Okeechobee County, Highlands County
South: Monroe County, Miami-Dade County, Broward County
Upcoming Virtual Chapter Meetings
FAPT Central Chapter
Friday, December 8, 2023 | 9:00 a.m.
Friday, January 12, 2024 | 9:00 a.m.
FAPT South Chapter
FAPT West Central Chapter
FAPT Southwest Chapter
Friday, January 12, 2024 | 12:00 p.m.
FAPT Southeast Chapter
Friday, December 15, 2023 | 9:00 a.m.
FAPT First Coast Chapter
FAPT Big Bend Chapter
