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.

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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 are able to see clients throughout Illinois and in 20 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

Anxious Thoughts are Sticky Thoughts. 1500 1000 Dr. Menon
  • Dr. Menon

Anxious Thoughts are Sticky Thoughts.

Anxiety is driven by uncertainty. Anxious thoughts start with asking yourself some innocent questions and then you realize an hour has gone by. “Lost in thought” takes on a whole new meaning! Your thoughts go…

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Does my kid need therapy?
Am I ridiculous for thinking my child needs therapy? 2560 1707 Dr. Terry
  • Dr. Terry

Am I ridiculous for thinking my child needs therapy?

Am I ridiculous for thinking my child needs therapy? Most parents experience situations or whole seasons of feeling overwhelmed and under prepared to deal with their child’s behavior or emotions. Every phase of a child’s…

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Do I have ADHD or Autism/Asperger’s? 1500 1000 Dr. Menon
  • Dr. Menon

Do I have ADHD or Autism/Asperger’s?

Life’s transitions are hard for everyone. But for you, they feel excruciating. People describe you as smart but also “quirky” or “unique” or “going through a phase.” You’re always forgetting things. You may annoy friends…

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We’d love to see how we can help you.

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Our in-person office is located in Ottawa, IL but we are able to see clients throughout Illinois with our online therapy services.

Connect with Us

hello@mythrivecollective.com
1400 State St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 421-9010

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