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 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

How Therapy Intensives for ADHD and Autism Help You Move Forward When You Feel Stuck 612 408 Dr. Menon
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How Therapy Intensives for ADHD and Autism Help You Move Forward When You Feel Stuck

How Therapy Intensives Help You Move Forward When You Feel Stuck Feeling Stuck: Why It Happens It’s a frustrating and painful place to be—feeling stuck. You may notice yourself going through the same cycles over…

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Finding Purpose After Kids Leave Home: Mental Health Support for Empty Nesters 1500 1000 Dr. Menon
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Finding Purpose After Kids Leave Home: Mental Health Support for Empty Nesters

Coping With the Empty Nest: Advice for Parents When the last child moves out of the house, parents often describe the experience as bittersweet. On one hand, it’s a moment of pride—your child is stepping…

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Intensives for ADHD and Autism: The Smart Investment for Faster, Lasting Results 768 432 Dr. Menon
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Intensives for ADHD and Autism: The Smart Investment for Faster, Lasting Results

Why Investing in a Therapy Intensive Could Save You Time and Money For many adults living with ADHD or autism, the idea of starting therapy can feel overwhelming. Weekly sessions sound great in theory, but…

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