Clinical Focus: Parents, Families, Children and Adolescents Ages 2-13
“So thankful for Susan at Kid Matters who has helped us work with our son in the best way possible. She helped us find the exact tools we needed, and the end product resulted in a much calmer and less anxious family.”
– Hinsdale Mom
CLINICAL SPECIALTIES
ADHD | Anxiety & Anger | Behavioral Issues | Depression | Emotional Regulation | OCD | PANDAS/PANS | Parent/Child Relationship | Parenting Support/Coaching | Sensorimotor | Psychotherapy Practitioner | Sexual Abuse | Somatic Touch Practitioner | Synergetic Play Therapy™ | Theraplay® | Trauma
EDUCATION & LICENSES
M.A. Clinical Psychology, Wheaton Graduate School, Wheaton, IL
B.A. Biblical Studies, Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, IL
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Registered Play Therapist – Supervisor (RPT-S)
Certified Transforming Touch® Practitioner
Certified Synergetic Play Therapist (SPT)
Circle of Security Parent Facilitator
Level 2 Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Developmental Injury – completed
Level 3 – Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Certification – currently enrolled
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A MESSAGE FROM SUSAN
Many parents feel lost trying to help their child who is anxious, angry, or has been abused. It’s so frustrating seeing your child struggle without any idea on how to help!
I use the therapeutic power of play and brain research education that provide practical solutions to restore emotional stability for the child. I work with parents every step of the way in supporting their child’s mental wellness.
For most of my life I have interacted with children. But it wasn’t until my graduate work in clinical psychology that I began to see a child’s world through the power of play. As a Registered Play Therapist (RPT-S) I can help children express what is troubling them when they cannot verbally express their thoughts and feelings.
It’s a privilege to help your child find their voice, heal from trauma, gain confidence in school, make friends, engage in
Call today and begin the healing process.
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Susan provides professional development and training for pre-schools, podcasts, conferences, and moms groups.
If you’d like Susan to come speak to your group or guest on your podcast, please visit our press page.
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“As parents, we had completely lost the ability to truly know our children, being able to just let them talk, honestly present their feelings and only interpret their behavior, NOT react to it. Susan Stutzman at Kid Matters was able to meet with our son and IN 6 SESSIONS very effectively reset his need to be heard and he was able to show us, as parents, how to REALLY communicate his feelings. Counseling has made all the difference in our family dynamics. We are all more connected and have a more joyful family life.”
– Thrilled Hinsdale Mom!
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