From
chaos to calm
From
stuck to successful
From
alone to connected
From
overwhelmed to confident

Whether you’re looking for individual therapy or testing, consultation for an educational system, or professional mentoring, Thrive Collective can help. Located in Ottawa, IL and online.

What we specialize in

Children & Parents

Parenting Relief | Behavior Management

Get the support you need to better understand your child’s unique needs.

Learn More

Young Adults & Adults

Anxiety | Life Transitions | Stress Management

Life is full of challenges and you don’t have to navigate them alone.

Learn More

Psychological Testing

Learning Disabilities | ADHD | Autism

Get clarity on strengths and challenges and resources for moving forward.

Learn More

Schools & Districts

Consultation | Training | Testing | IEEs

Expertise to effectively serve your students.

Learn More

Professionals

Supervision | Mentoring

Support for graduate students & practicing clinicians.

Learn More

Not sure
what you need?

That’s ok!
Find the right fit for you.

Explore Services
Schedule Free Consult


Dr. Vinita Menon & Dr. Melissa Terry

We’re glad you found us.

Collaboration is at the core of our practice. We are both licensed clinical psychologists and nationally certified school psychologists from the Chicago area. We share a passion for serving clients across the lifespan and transforming systems to better support them.

On a personal level, we love being psychologists and infuse our work with healthy doses of social justice, personal warmth, and humor. Learn more about how we bring our skills and professional experience together to help you thrive.

Meet Dr. Menon
Meet Dr. Terry


Online Therapy

Sometimes talking to a professional virtually is best. We offer secure online psychological services under the authority of PSYPACT that can fit your schedule and get you the help you need. Our in-person office is located in Ottawa, IL but we offer online therapy in Illinois and more than 35 states (and counting!) with our online therapy services.

Learn More


Provider Referrals

Do you think one of your patients could benefit from working with Thrive Collective? We’ve made it easy for you! Send us some simple information and we’ll take it from there.

Submit Referral


From the Blog

a robot hand and a human hand reaching toward each other
AI Therapy vs. Human Therapy: What You Should Know 2560 1707 Carli Funderburk
  • Carli Funderburk

AI Therapy vs. Human Therapy: What You Should Know

Artificial intelligence is making waves in mental health care, and it’s hard to ignore! From chatbots that provide cognitive behavioral prompts to apps that simulate therapeutic conversations, AI tools are becoming more accessible and more…

read more
Practical Steps to Recover from Burnout 225 224 Dr. Menon
  • Dr. Menon

Practical Steps to Recover from Burnout

Practical Steps to Recover from Burnout If you’ve been feeling constantly exhausted, irritable, or emotionally drained—like no amount of rest ever feels like enough—you may be experiencing burnout. For many adults juggling multiple roles at…

read more
What to Expect From an ADHD or Autism Therapy Intensive Partnership 917 917 Dr. Menon
  • Dr. Menon

What to Expect From an ADHD or Autism Therapy Intensive Partnership

Therapy Intensives Are a Partnership: Here’s How We Work Together If you’ve been feeling constantly on edge—struggling to focus at work, managing stress at home, or wondering if ADHD or autism could be part of…

read more
Start Typing