Melanie Keirnan, MSW, LSW
Therapist bio

Melanie Keirnan

MSW, LSW

Support for children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, behavioral concerns, trauma, family transitions, and social skills.

Aurora & Wheaton Children / Teens / Adults
  • Child therapy
  • Teen counseling
  • Adult therapy
  • Parent coaching

Melanie Keirnan is a Licensed Social Worker who works with children, teens, and adults. Her work supports clients navigating anxiety, ADHD and executive functioning challenges, emotional regulation, trauma, family transitions, self-esteem, identity development, and peer relationship concerns.

Melanie brings a warm, skills-building approach to therapy. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, play therapy techniques, strengths-based work, psychoeducation, and client-centered support to help clients understand their experiences and practice new tools.

Her goal is to create a steady, engaging space where children, teens, and adults can build confidence, resilience, emotional language, and practical coping skills that carry into daily life.

Ages supported

  • Children
  • Teens
  • Adults

Areas of focus

  • Anxiety, including generalized, social, and school-related anxiety
  • ADHD and executive functioning challenges
  • Behavioral concerns and emotional regulation
  • Trauma and adverse childhood experiences
  • Family transitions, including divorce and blended families
  • Self-esteem and identity development
  • Peer relationships and social skills

Therapeutic approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Play therapy techniques
  • Strengths-based and client-centered approaches
  • Psychoeducation and skills-building
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