Tyler Z. Tooley, ms, lpc, C-APT
Tyler is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a certified AutPlay® Therapist (C-APT), and he is pursuing his Registered Play Therapist (RPT) certification. Tyler completed his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Missouri State University in May of 2020 and his Bachelor’s in Psychology at Missouri State University in May of 2017.
Tyler has experience working with individuals of all ages, including children, adolescents, teenagers and adults. Tyler specializes in working with people who are neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, OCD, gifted, etc.) and has a proclivity for working with children and teens who are in foster care or are adopted (and their families, whether biological, foster and/or adoptive).
Tyler integrates AutPlay® Therapy with neurodivergent adolescents, teenagers, young adults & adults, by utilizing technology, including video and computer games, iPads, and virtual reality (VR) into sessions. Tyler is the developer of Gaming Therapy™ and he is currently conducting research and developing training programs for other clinicians.
Tyler serves as an Advisory Board Member for AutPlay® Therapy, where he provides strategic advice and assistance regarding management, operations, marketing, and the overall direction of programs.
Although he specializes in neurodivergent-related disorders, Tyler also frequently works with people who suffer from anxiety-related disorders (specific phobias, PTSD, etc.), mood disorders (Bipolar, Depression, Suicidal Ideations, etc.), as well as certain personality disorders (Borderline Personality Disorder).
“I do not have all the answers in life and I don’t pretend I do. I’m here to help you look at yourself and your/your child’s environment so that you may identify the things that need to change so we can develop a plan and take action to get those things accomplished.
I am goal-oriented and solution-focused. I’m here to help you get things done, to help you change your/your child’s thoughts, behaviors, emotions and environment by helping you/your child improve particular skills so that current and future obstacles may be overcome.”
License #: 2020029275