Teen counseling in Wheaton and Aurora for the next branch of growth.

Steady support for adolescents navigating anxious stress, academic pressure, identity, family conflict, life transitions, and the work of becoming more themselves.

Roots to Branches offers teen counseling through both the Wheaton and Aurora offices, with intake guidance around fit, specialty, location, and telehealth when clinically appropriate.

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Teen support

When the child you know is changing, support can grow with them.

Teen stress often shows up in layered ways: withdrawal, irritability, school pressure, worry, grief, identity questions, peer conflict, or family strain. Counseling gives adolescents a steady place to sort what they are carrying while caregivers receive a clearer path for support.

At Roots to Branches, teen counseling is part of the branches of care: support that honors the developing teen while still recognizing the family system around them. The goal is not to force quick answers, but to build language, repair, confidence, and steadier connection.

Therapy for anxious teens Wheaton & Aurora

Meet our teen counseling team.

These Roots to Branches therapists provide teen counseling for adolescents and families in Wheaton, Aurora, and the Fox Valley.

Melanie Keirnan, MSW, LSW

Melanie Keirnan

MSW, LSW

Support for children, teens, adults, and parents.

  • Child therapy
  • Teen counseling
  • Adult therapy
  • Parent coaching
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Kendall KJ Banks, MS, LPC

Kendall KJ Banks

MS, LPC

Support for children, teens, adults, parents, families, and men's mental health.

  • Child therapy
  • Play therapy
  • Teen counseling
  • Parent coaching
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Cassie Nieves, MSW, LCSW

Cassie Nieves

MSW, LCSW

Therapy for teens and children navigating anxiety, grief, and anger management.

  • Teen therapy
  • Child therapy
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What brings teens in

Support for stress that is getting harder to carry alone.

The first step is understanding what has shifted and what kind of support may help your teen and family move forward.

Anxious stress

Worry, avoidance, overthinking, pressure, or stress that starts shaping daily life.

School pressure

Academic stress, focus challenges, peer conflict, motivation changes, or confidence that has started to fray.

Identity and transitions

Support through changing roles, grief, life transitions, relationships, and the work of becoming more independent.

Family strain

Conflict, shutdowns, communication gaps, and moments when parents are unsure how close or how much space to offer.

Related support

Helpful next pages for families with teens.

These pages connect teen counseling with the larger family support system around the adolescent.

Common questions

Before you request an appointment.

Do both offices offer teen counseling?

Yes. Teen counseling is available across both locations. The best fit depends on clinician availability, specialty, location, schedule, and your teen's needs.

Can parents be involved in teen counseling?

Parent involvement depends on clinical fit, age, goals, and what support will best help the teen. Roots to Branches also offers parent coaching and family counseling when the wider family system needs support.

Is telehealth available for teens?

Yes. Telehealth is often useful for teens when clinically appropriate, and the intake process can help clarify whether in-person or telehealth care makes the most sense.

Do I need to choose the teen therapist myself?

No. The intake process considers age, concerns, location, schedule, and clinician specialty so your family can be directed toward a thoughtful fit.

Begin

Start with one steady next step.

Request an appointment and Molly will help clarify fit, location, availability, and next steps.

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