Meet Missy

Melissa (Missy) Wetterlund, MA, LP, LMFT, RPT-S is the co-creator of the Somatic Experiential Play Therapy model,  co-owner of Watershed Psychological Services, and adjunct faculty for numerous graduate counseling programs. 

Missy is a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor who offers trauma informed therapy and supervision, keynote presentations, in depth trainings, and consultations.

Melissa has been providing trainings around the country and has a passion for helping develop enthusiastic, confident, and competent clinicians and supervisors who truly understand what motivates their behaviors and the behaviors of others. Her greatest excitement is providing mental health professionals and agencies the full support they need to ensure clients have the best possible therapeutic experience in their journeys towards health.

In addition to training clinicians, Melissa offers consultation services to both agencies and individuals to help grow private practices and play therapy programs. Get more information on Melissa’s offerings at melissawetterlund.com.

Credentials or Awards

  • Licensed Psychologist

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

  • AAMFT Approved Supervisor and Supervision Mentor

  • Registered Play Therapist Supervisor

Fun Fact

Missy has been traveling the country the last four years in her RV! She has visited 49 states, and plans to get to state 50 (Alaska) summer 2025 before settling back down in MN!

Connect

Melissa Wetterlund
connect@melissawetterlund.com