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
3 Fun Relaxation Activities for High-Energy Kids
For many young children, most mindfulness activities can require too much stillness for a child who is on the go. Calming your body, however, doesn’t have to be stagnant. When kids’ bodies feel out of control, they need help to become more grounded. When a child...
3 Breathing Exercises to Calm Child Tantrums
When your child constantly has big feelings or is tantruming it may feel like it’s impossible to help them calm down. Telling them to calm down and take a breath will be the last thing they will want to hear. Yet, breathing is one of the most effective ways for their...
13 Mental Health Books & Resources a Child Therapist Recommends
**This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission. Mental health is gaining more and more attention, however, it still remains a topic that is often undermined or dismissed. As caregivers, it can feel...
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