We Are Child Therapists
Counseling Children Ages 2-12

Great therapists with kind and caring personalities. I would recommend to anyone who wants to see their child thrive!

I am proud to have Kid Matters Counseling to refer to! Kids and their families are truly underserved in the... read moreI am proud to have Kid Matters Counseling to refer to! Kids and their families are truly underserved in the mental health community, and I have seen many families well taken care of by the staff at Kid Matters. I am also a mental health professional who works mostly with adults, and having a resource so highly dedicated to the flourishing of kids is invaluable. It is important to be matched well with your therapist, especially when trusting your children to them. I know of families that travel from an hour away to be seen. Job well done Kid Matters! read less

We had the best experience with their counseling! Supportive and caring but also honest and asked the questions that really... read moreWe had the best experience with their counseling! Supportive and caring but also honest and asked the questions that really needed to be asked. They were able to be flexible and work with us where we were at. We highly recommend Kid Matters Counseling! read less

Susanne and her team are my “go to“ therapists when it comes to counseling and support for children. Susan provides... read moreSusanne and her team are my “go to“ therapists when it comes to counseling and support for children. Susan provides the highest quality of therapy and is fully committed to her clients. read less

Transitions can be so hard for little ones! My husband and I are in career fields where we are constantly... read moreTransitions can be so hard for little ones! My husband and I are in career fields where we are constantly transitioning and we could tell this was taking a toll on our little guy. Kid Matters did an amazing job at both helping our son and giving us tools, so that together, we could transition well. We learned so much and the results are obvious and lasting!If your kiddo and you need help working through the hard stuff, I can’t recommend Kid Matters more! read less

So grateful for the Kids Matters staff. Our encounters with Susan have been really refreshing and enlightening. Our family would... read moreSo grateful for the Kids Matters staff. Our encounters with Susan have been really refreshing and enlightening. Our family would recommend them without reservation. read less

I have had the opportunity to work with three of their therapists and they really understand the unique challenges of... read moreI have had the opportunity to work with three of their therapists and they really understand the unique challenges of working with children and parents together. read less

I highly recommend Kid Matters Counseling. They have a strong committed mission to help kids and wonderful therapists that are... read moreI highly recommend Kid Matters Counseling. They have a strong committed mission to help kids and wonderful therapists that are kind and caring. I truly respect the work that they are doing at Kids Matters. read less

There is no better place in Chicagoland to help a struggling child than Kid Matters. Regardless of what difficulty a... read moreThere is no better place in Chicagoland to help a struggling child than Kid Matters. Regardless of what difficulty a child is experiencing, he or she will find relief from the incredible professionalism, expertise, and compassion provided by the clinicians here. It is the high bar by which all other places should compare themselves against. read less

I highly recommend the services offered at Kid Matters Counseling. As a fellow practitioner in the school system, I frequently... read moreI highly recommend the services offered at Kid Matters Counseling. As a fellow practitioner in the school system, I frequently refer families to Susan and her team. When following up with those who initiate services, the response has always been overwhelmingly positive. The practice collaborates well with the school system and beautifully bridges the gap to ensure continuity of care. They are responsive to new clients seeking services, professional, creative, and well-skilled to address the spectrum of social-emotional needs of children. read less

I have seen firsthand Susan's dedication to the craft of working with struggling and hurting kids. Susan is a gifted... read moreI have seen firsthand Susan's dedication to the craft of working with struggling and hurting kids. Susan is a gifted clinician and always eager to be at the cutting edge of what works best to help kids thrive. On top of that, I spent 15 minutes in the Kid Matters play therapy space and I didn't want to leave...She's got the best toys! read less

Very grateful for the insights and actionable tips our family learned from Kid Matters Counseling. Very responsive, kind and... read moreVery grateful for the insights and actionable tips our family learned from Kid Matters Counseling. Very responsive, kind and results oriented. We all learned how to better navigate tough emotions, from kids to parents! read less

As a longtime Hinsdale resident it is so nice to finally have a kid focused counseling center right in our... read moreAs a longtime Hinsdale resident it is so nice to finally have a kid focused counseling center right in our town! I have had nothing but professional and positive interactions with the staff at Kid Matters Counseling. It is not always easy to seek outside help for your family and when you are finally ready to do so you want to know you are in the best care possible. That is what you get at Kid Matters Counseling! I highly recommend their services for all kid related issues. read less

Kid Matters Counseling and Susan Stutzman provide quality care for children. The practice is responsive and caring. If your chid... read moreKid Matters Counseling and Susan Stutzman provide quality care for children. The practice is responsive and caring. If your chid is struggling and in need of professional counseling, I highly recommend this practice. read less

I have absolute confidence in referring anyone with parenting and child counseling needs to Susan and Kid Matters. They understand... read moreI have absolute confidence in referring anyone with parenting and child counseling needs to Susan and Kid Matters. They understand how to support parents and enter a child’s world through play therapy! Those I’ve referred have come back with glowing reports. Their clinicians are gifted, passionate, and professional. Kid Matters is a gift to the entire Chicagoland area! read less

Kids Matter Counseling has been such a blessing! We started doing foster care about 4 years ago, and Susan has... read moreKids Matter Counseling has been such a blessing! We started doing foster care about 4 years ago, and Susan has been amazingly gifted in helping me figure out how to bond most effectively to my foster care kids. I would highly recommend her! read less