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

Child Therapy | Parent Coaching

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

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Young Adults & Adults

Anxiety | Autism | 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

A woman sitting on a couch holds up two cards, one reading IEP and the other reading 504, as she weighs the two options, IEP vs 504
IEP vs. 504 Plan: Which One Fits a Child With ADHD or Autism? 1000 667 Dr. Menon
  • Dr. Menon

IEP vs. 504 Plan: Which One Fits a Child With ADHD or Autism?

An IEP gives a child special education: teaching designed around how that child learns, with goals the school has to measure and report on. A 504 plan gives a child equal access to school through…

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Independent Educational Evaluations in Illinois: What Parents Can Request 1000 665 Dr. Terry
  • Dr. Terry

Independent Educational Evaluations in Illinois: What Parents Can Request

An independent educational evaluation, or IEE, is an evaluation of your child by a qualified examiner who doesn’t work for your school district. If you disagree with the evaluation the district did, federal law gives…

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A stylized map of PSYPACT states across the United States with connected location markers
Can You See an Illinois Psychologist If You Live in Another State? 1000 667 Dr. Menon
  • Dr. Menon

Can You See an Illinois Psychologist If You Live in Another State?

PSYPACT lets a PSYPACT-authorized psychologist treat clients across 43 participating jurisdictions. What it covers, what it does not, and how to start.

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