MSAPT seeks to advance the discipline of play therapy by conducting and fostering programs of education in the field of play therapy. MSAPT also informs and educates the general public and the mental health community about the play therapy profession.

MSAPT's key directors are:

• President - Franc Hudspeth, R.Ph, M.Ed., NCC, LPC, RPT-S, ACS
• President Elect - Wendie Woods, NCC, LPC, RPT-S
• Secretary/Treasurer - Jenny Rayner, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS, RPT-S

Board members include Leona Bishop, Dawn Lowry, Kelly Powell, Tracy Gardner, Monica Thomas, Ashley Robbins, Kenisha Gordon, Lynn Ethridge, Tonia Kasper, and Marilyn Snow.