Melissa Warner | MA, LPC
Child Therapist & Play Therapist
Is your child’s behavior causing you to worry? Each child has their own way of coping with emotional problems and it tends to show up in their behavior. It can be difficult to know what to do or how to understand what’s going on in your child’s head—I can help!
My goal is to collaborate with parents, while assisting their child, to resolve emotional conflict and restore peace in the home. I use play therapy to connect with kids and walk alongside them in a language they can understand and have experienced success with many children.
Growing up overseas attending international schools has given me skills that help me connect with people, whatever background they come from.
One of my specialties is working with children that have unique cultural backgrounds such as Third Culture Kids, Missionary Kids, Military Kids, children of immigrants and refugees, children of parents of different ethnicities or nationalities, and more.
If you want help resolving your child’s behavioral challenges, call me today (855) 543-7687 x703 or e-mail me: Melissa {at} kidmatterscounseling.com
Academic Background
B.S. in Psychology, University of Northwestern St. Paul, St. Paul, MN
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Wheaton Graduate School, Wheaton, IL
Articles by Melissa
How Play Helps Children’s Brains Develop
In this episode of the Parent Matters Podcast, Susan sits down with Leonor Stjepic. They talk about how the Montessori Method uses “Freedom Within a Framework” to help children develop confidence and independence. Discussed in this episode: What is the Montessori...
How to Help Your Child Transition to Life After a Pandemic
In the newest episode of the Parent Matters Podcast, Susan sits down with Dr. Karen Fried. Karen holds a doctorate in psychology, as well as, a master’s degrees in both Human Development and in Clinical Psychology. She has practiced educational therapy and...
Worry Wishing Trail Book by Susan Stutzman & Illustrator Angie Golden
In the latest episode of the Parent Matters Podcast, Susan sits down with Illustrator Angie Golden as they chat about their upcoming book, Worry Wishing Trail. Discussed in this episode: What the Worry Wishing Trail is about What's involved in the illustration process...
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