Melanie Arons, LCPC

Melanie Arons, LCPC, has a Master of Arts degree in Family Counseling. She has been working for over 15 years as a therapist and school counselor. Before that, she served as a special education teacher. This vast experience has given her the expertise in helping children and families with severe behavioral issues at school or home. These children often have difficulty managing their behaviors in two different environments. She is also adept at assisting kids coping with mental health issues relating to anxiety, life transitions, and other psychological issues. In addition, adults and couples can receive help from her to overcome their mental health issues like anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and addiction. She also helps children adjust through the hardest moments in their lives, such as divorce, loss of parents, or being bullied. Solution-focused cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, and strength-based therapy are some methods Ms. Arons uses. She has also been trained in play therapy for children. Ms. Arons also worked as a child and adult psychotherapist at Flourish Studios, Chicago. She previously served at Jewish Child Family Services as a counselor for high school students, therapist, and teacher for children with behavior and learning disabilities. Melanie Arons Counseling and Consultancy is her current company, where she serves individuals, couples, and families. Her consulting services also offer academic and behavioral counseling to parents as well as schools that have students having such challenges.