Adult Mental Health

Therapy insights on anxiety, burnout, boundaries and life transitions from the licensed clinical psychologists at Thrive Collective in Ottawa, Illinois.

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Can You See an Illinois Psychologist If You Live in Another State?
Can You See an Illinois Psychologist If You Live in Another State? 1000 667 Dr. Menon

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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You Finally Have a Free Weekend. So Why Can’t You Relax?
You Finally Have a Free Weekend. So Why Can’t You Relax? 1000 667 Dr. Menon

You cleared the whole Saturday. No plans, no obligations, nothing on the calendar. By 9 a.m. you’ve already checked your work email twice, mentally rehearsed a conversation that hasn’t happened…

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Perfectionism Is Not a Personality Trait. It Is Anxiety With Good PR.
Perfectionism Is Not a Personality Trait. It Is Anxiety With Good PR. 1792 1008 Dr. Terry

“I’m not anxious. I just have high standards.” I hear some version of this regularly in my office. I see smart, capable, highly successful adults who would never describe themselves…

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When Anxiety Looks Like Ambition
When Anxiety Looks Like Ambition 1792 1008 Dr. Terry

You’re the person who always follows up. Who triple-checks the email before hitting send. Who lies awake mentally rehearsing a conversation that probably won’t happen, or one that happened three weeks…

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Therapy Without Borders: What PSYPACT Means for Your Access to Specialized Care
Therapy Without Borders: What PSYPACT Means for Your Access to Specialized Care 1792 1008 Dr. Menon

You’ve finally done it. You’ve decided to seek support for the chronic burnout that’s been shadowing your career, or perhaps you’re looking for a specialist who truly understands the nuances…

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AI Therapy vs. Human Therapy: What You Should Know
AI Therapy vs. Human Therapy: What You Should Know 2560 1707 Carli Funderburk

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…

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Practical Steps to Recover from Burnout
Practical Steps to Recover from Burnout 225 224 Dr. Menon

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…

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5 Ways to Protect Your Emotional Health During the Winter Holidays
5 Ways to Protect Your Emotional Health During the Winter Holidays 1300 1390 Dr. Menon

5 Ways to Protect Your Emotional Health During the Holidays The holidays are often described as “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many adults, this season brings…

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How to Set Healthy Boundaries for Your Mental Health
How to Set Healthy Boundaries for Your Mental Health 1000 563 Dr. Menon

How to Set Healthy Boundaries for Your Mental Health   In today’s fast-paced world, many professionals and parents feel like they’re being pulled in a hundred different directions. Between work…

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5 Strategies for Managing Fall Anxiety
5 Strategies for Managing Fall Anxiety 1600 1265 Dr. Menon

As the long summer days shift into crisp mornings and early sunsets, many adults find themselves feeling an unexpected wave of unease. If you live with anxiety, ADHD, or autism,…

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