Melanie Mcnally

Founded a national practice that integrates psychology, leadership coaching, and organizational consulting. Designed proprietary frameworks to strengthen leadership capacity and team dynamics, trained executives and educators on emotional intelligence, and delivered high-impact keynotes and workshops for schools, nonprofits, and mid-sized businesses. Published multiple books and resources that extend this impact into workplaces across 42 states under PSYPACT licensure. Skills: Leadership Development | Emotional Intelligence | Executive Coaching | Organizational Resilience | Burnout Prevention | Culture Transformation | Learning & Development | Keynote Speaking | Corporate Training Design | Neuroscience-Based Leadership Models

Advise leadership teams on workforce well-being and culture, ensuring productivity strategies align with employee needs. Develop frameworks to address burnout, improve retention, and strengthen organizational resilience through evidence-based approaches. Skills: Workforce Well-Being | Emotional Intelligence | Leadership Effectiveness | Organizational Resilience | Employee Retention | Corporate Consulting | Change Management | Workplace Wellness Strategy | Team Dynamics | Learning & Development

Coach executives and entrepreneurs through curated peer-learning groups that foster clarity, resilience, and balance. Lead group sessions and one-on-one coaching engagements focused on emotional intelligence, leadership presence, and sustainable growth. Skills: Executive Coaching | Leadership Presence | Emotional Intelligence | Peer Learning Facilitation | Organizational Resilience | Team Growth | Women’s Leadership | Strategic Decision-Making | Leadership Development | Workplace Well-Being

Specialized in adolescent and family therapy, combining clinical treatment with school-based interventions to address emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges. Conducted assessments, provided therapy across individual, group, and family settings, and partnered with schools to strengthen support systems for students before launching private practice. Skills: Adolescent Mental Health | Family Therapy | School-Based Interventions | Psychological Assessment | Clinical Treatment Planning | Parent Coaching | Group Therapy | Educational Advocacy | Resilience Building | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Conducted comprehensive evaluations for K–12 students with developmental and learning disorders. Delivered diagnostic reports and presented actionable recommendations to parents, teachers, and multidisciplinary teams to improve educational outcomes and emotional well-being. Collaborated with schools to design and implement evidence-based accommodations tailored to student needs. Skills: Psychoeducational Assessment | Learning Disorders | Developmental Disorders | Educational Consulting | Diagnostic Evaluation | Report Writing | Parent & Teacher Consultation | School Collaboration | Individualized Education Planning | Academic Support Strategies

Provided therapy, assessments, and group programs for children, adolescents, and adults addressing issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life transitions. Led evidence-based group sessions and developed treatment plans that improved coping strategies and resilience for clients across diverse populations. Skills: Individual Therapy | Group Facilitation | Anxiety & Depression Treatment | ADHD Management | Resilience Training | Psychological Assessment | Treatment Planning | CBT | DBT-Informed Skills | Family Systems Therapy

Focused on therapy and crisis intervention for adults with severe and persistent mental illness in a community health setting. Conducted intake evaluations, developed treatment plans, and delivered interventions that stabilized clients in crisis while supporting long-term recovery goals. Skills: Crisis Intervention | Severe Mental Illness | Community Mental Health | Intake Evaluation | Treatment Planning | Case Management | Recovery-Oriented Care | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | Risk Assessment | Crisis Stabilization

Delivered long-term therapy for individuals and couples addressing a wide range of emotional challenges while conducting psychological testing for children and adolescents in educational settings. Focused on helping clients build emotional awareness, strengthen relationships, and develop resilience strategies. Skills: Individual Therapy | Couples Therapy | Psychological Testing | Adolescent Assessment | Long-Term Therapy | Emotional Regulation | Resilience Building | Diagnostic Evaluation | Educational Psychology | Psychodynamic Therapy

Directed two clinical programs serving homeless adults with severe mental illness. Supervised and trained staff, developed treatment plans, and implemented crisis management protocols to improve client stabilization and service delivery efficiency across the programs. Skills: Program Leadership | Clinical Supervision | Severe Mental Illness | Homelessness Services | Staff Training | Crisis Response | Case Management | Treatment Planning | Community Outreach | Recovery Support

Delivered rapid mental health assessments and outreach services to unhoused individuals across Chicago. Connected clients with housing, healthcare, and long-term mental health treatment, reducing reliance on emergency services and improving community support access. Skills: Mental Health Outreach | Mobile Assessment | Homeless Services | Crisis Intervention | Service Linkage | Housing Assistance | Healthcare Coordination | Community Mental Health | Rapid Needs Assessment | Client Advocacy

Led recovery-focused group and individual therapy programs for adults living with mental illness. Applied CBT strategies to help clients manage symptoms, build coping skills, and improve overall quality of life within a structured therapeutic environment. Skills: Recovery-Oriented Care | Group Therapy | Individual Therapy | CBT | Symptom Management | Adult Mental Health | Resilience Training | Wellness Coaching | Therapeutic Program Development | Behavioral Health Support