Innovative Care

Dr. Christie Rogers-Larke has a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology, a Masters in Counseling and a Bachelor’s degree in Education. She is a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a Board Certified Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH), a Clinically Certified Trauma Professional (CCTP), an ADHD-Clinical Professional (ADHD-CP), a Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor, a Certified Anger Management Specialist II, a Registered Sandtray Therapist, a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, a Certified EMDR Consultant (with advanced certifications in child EMDR), a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, a Certified Elementary and Special Education Teacher, a Certified School Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor.

Currently Dr. Rogers-Larke serves as the Clinical Director of Outside of the Box Therapy, where she provides leadership, clinical supervision, program development, and direct therapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. With more than three decades of experience in the mental health field, Dr. Rogers-Larke is recognized for her expertise in play therapy, trauma-informed care, ADHD, emotional regulation, family systems, and working with neurodiverse populations. She is the founder of the “Another Chance Parental Reunification Program” and the “Beyond the Box Play Therapy program”. She also is fluent in American Sign Language and familiar with Deaf Culture.

As a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S), Dr. Rogers-Larke is dedicated to training and mentoring the next generation of mental health professionals. She has developed and taught numerous courses and workshops on play therapy, trauma, ADHD, cultural competence, ethics, and child development. In addition to her clinical work, she is an author, speaker, and advocate for children's mental health. Her publications include The ADHD Porcupine and the Bunny and The ADHD Porcupine and the Elephant, children's books designed to help young readers better understand ADHD and emotional challenges.

Dr. Rogers-Larke is known for her creative, relationship-centered approach to therapy, integrating evidence-based practices with innovative interventions that meet clients where they are. Her leadership at Outside of the Box Therapy reflects her commitment to excellence, compassion, and the belief that every individual possesses unique strengths that can be nurtured through a supportive therapeutic relationship. Through clinical practice, supervision, teaching, and community outreach, she continues to advance the field of mental health while helping individuals and families achieve lasting growth and healing.