Get startedPlay therapy in Davenport, Iowa
It's how they heal, too.
Hi, I'm Melissa Barrett, LISW. Wired4Play is my own small, solo practice. When you reach out, you're talking with me, not a big agency or a call center. I help children, teens and families (and adults, too) through play, creativity and conversation.
Two easy ways to start
Have questions, or want to see if we're a good fit? Leave your name and the best way to reach you, and I'll get back to you to talk it through before you decide on an intake.
Request a consultation Ready to begin?Pick an intake appointment yourself in my secure SimplePractice client portal. Paperwork, reminders and payments are all handled there too.
Schedule an intakeMy approach
Kids often can't sit down and explain what's wrong, but they can show it. Toys, sand, art and games give them a safe way to work through big feelings and practice new skills at their own pace.
My theoretical foundation is Adlerian. I build from that base and take an integrative approach, drawing on other methods when they fit the child or family in front of me. Adlerian theory looks at the whole person in the context of their relationships, and pays attention to things like belonging, encouragement and each person's strengths.
Services
Play is how kids naturally communicate. Sessions use toys, games and creative materials so children can express feelings in their own language.
Building scenes with miniature figures in a tray of sand: a hands-on way to show what can be hard to put into words.
Drawing, painting and other creative work as a way to explore feelings and tell your story. No art skills needed.
Good old-fashioned conversation, for older kids, teens, parents and adults who'd rather talk it out.
What to expect
Request a consultation, or schedule an intake directly in SimplePractice.
Intake forms and consents are completed securely in SimplePractice, so there's nothing to print.
We get to know each other, talk about what's going on, and set goals together.
About Melissa
When you work with Wired4Play, you work with me. Play therapy is my specialty. Everyone is welcome.
FAQ
It's therapy that uses play, the way children naturally communicate, to help them express feelings, work through hard experiences and learn new skills. It's my main specialty.
No. I work with children, tweens, adolescents, parents, families and adults. Play therapy is my specialty, and I also offer traditional talk therapy.
A consultation is a chance to ask questions and see if we're a good fit. An intake is the first step to starting therapy, scheduled through SimplePractice.
Scheduling, paperwork, reminders and payments are handled through my secure SimplePractice client portal.
No. Wired4Play is a separate private practice from my work as a School Social Worker with the AEA.
Send a quick note and I'll reach out to talk it through. Ready now? Schedule an intake directly in SimplePractice.
If you or your child are in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911. This practice can't respond to emergencies.