Clinical Psychologist • Author • Speaker • White House Panelist
I get teens excited about life again
I’m on a mission to help your teen tune out the noise of the world so they can tune into what’s truly important.
You’re the parent of an adolescent and feel helpless as they deal with big feelings, friend problems, and trying to fit in. You’ve tried so many other things before and are frustrated with how little progress your kid has made.
You’re a teen or young adult and you’re sick of people telling you what to do and how to do it. You’re lost and overwhelmed enough on your own, you don’t need others making it worse. You know if you had the right resources and help, you’d be able to get clear on what you want out of life.
As a parent of an adolescent, you’ll get support and action steps that you can begin using immediately. Like TODAY.
As a teen or young adult, you’ll have someone who is 100% in your corner to help you figure out what you want out of life. No agenda.
Brain Coaching
Virtual sessions with Dr. Melanie McNally to help your teen change their mindset, learn how to manage hard feelings, and get comfortable in their own skin.
Books
Whether your teen needs to build emotional intelligence or you’re looking for a way to increase their motivation, I’ve got you covered!
Speaking
Whether it’s talking to teens or young adults at schools or speaking with parents in an auditorium, I’ll create passion and increase motivation so teens have a future they’re excited about.
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About Melanie McNally, PsyD
Clinical psychologist, speaker, and author of The Emotionally Intelligent Teen and Helping Your Unmotivated Teen
Melanie McNally, PsyD, has emerged as a leading voice in clinical psychology and teen mental health. With a deep commitment to guiding Gen Zers toward their most authentic selves, she offers insights and strategies tailored to the unique challenges faced by today's youth. Dr. Melanie's books The Emotionally Intelligent Teen: Skills to Help You Deal with What You Feel, Build Stronger Relationships, and Boost Self-Confidence and Helping Your Unmotivated Teen: A Parent’s Guide to Unlock Your Child’s Potential are testaments to her dedication and expertise.
Beyond theoretical insights, Dr. Melanie's approach is comprehensive, addressing the multifaceted challenges teens face in today's digital landscape – from the omnipresent pressures of social media to the intricacies of peer dynamics. She emphasizes the importance of emotional self-awareness and delves into the art of self-regulation. Dr. Melanie provides teens with tools to identify and understand their feelings and manage and regulate these emotions in various situations effectively. Through practical exercises and actionable strategies, her clients learn to navigate their emotional responses, ensuring they react to life's challenges with resilience, empathy and maturity.
Dr. Melanie's journey in the mental health field began in 2005, with her focus intensifying towards the well-being of adolescents in 2013. Her unique brain coaching program combines her vast experience as a clinical psychologist, her in-depth knowledge of counseling and psychology, and her hands-on work with hundreds of tweens, teens and young adults. Recognized nationally for her expertise, Dr. Melanie has been invited to the White House to discuss the paramount importance of teen mental health.
Dr. Melanie's mission is unwavering: to ensure every teen and young adult not only becomes the best version of themselves but a version they're genuinely proud of.
Need to make a decision about something important immediately? Struggling with a particular issue with your teen right now? Unsure of how to handle a relationship problem?
Schedule a Brain Strategy Session.
Get a laser-focused one hour to cut through the BS and deep dive into your issue. We’ll get right to work to ensure you have a solution, direction, and confidence in your next moves. It’s not a consultation to talk about whether coaching is the right fit for you or your teen, it’s a strategy session to tackle your most pressing problem or issue. I use my vast clinical experience, training, and education to get at the heart of the matter and help you find a solution that you feel good about. You’ll leave knowing exactly what you need to do.
TESTIMONIALS
“I’m so grateful I have you to talk to. I’m so comfortable with you and I love knowing that I have someone I trust so much to help and guide me.”
“My sister asked what it is about you that I find so helpful and I told her it’s that you listen, like really listen. I can tell you sincerely care about me and you ask the right questions that help me figure out what I need to do.”
“We’ve noticed so much growth and maturity in the short amount of time she’s worked with you. The outbursts have practically stopped and she seems like such a mature version of herself now. We have you to thank for that.”
“Wow, we’re seeing major shifts in self-confidence lately. She’s like a different person, so self-assured and (dare I say) assertive?! Thank you!”