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.

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What we specialize in

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Children & Parents

Parenting Relief | Behavior Management

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

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Young Adults & Adults

Anxiety | Life Transitions | Stress Management

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

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Psychological Testing

Learning Disabilities | ADHD | Autism

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

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Schools & Districts

Consultation | Training | Testing | IEEs

Expertise to effectively serve your students.

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Professionals

Supervision | Mentoring

Support for graduate students & practicing clinicians.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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From the Blog

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“Why Am I So Exhausted All the Time?” Autistic Burnout Isn’t Regular Burnout 1000 680 Dr. Menon
  • Dr. Menon

“Why Am I So Exhausted All the Time?” Autistic Burnout Isn’t Regular Burnout

You read the burnout articles. You took the vacation. You set the boundaries, deleted the app, bought the planner. And you’re still exhausted in a way that sleep doesn’t touch. If regular burnout advice keeps…

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Psychological Testing for Children: What Actually Happens, Step by Step 1000 667 Dr. Terry
  • Dr. Terry

Psychological Testing for Children: What Actually Happens, Step by Step

Somewhere between the teacher’s email and the pediatrician’s referral, you ended up here, googling what psychological testing for children actually involves and quietly wondering if you’re overreacting. You’re not. Wanting to understand your child better…

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When “I Don’t Want to Go Back to School” Is More Than a Phase 1000 667 Dr. Terry
  • Dr. Terry

When “I Don’t Want to Go Back to School” Is More Than a Phase

“My stomach hurts.” It’s the third morning in a row, and the pediatrician already said nothing’s wrong. You’re standing in the kitchen doing quick math: is this a bug, a bid to stay home, or…

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