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

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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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Autism in Women: 9 Common Questions, Answered 1707 2560 Dr. Menon
  • Dr. Menon

Autism in Women: 9 Common Questions, Answered

Introduction: Understanding Autism in Women When most people think of autism, they picture a young boy with social struggles. But autism in women often looks—and feels—very different. Autistic women are frequently misdiagnosed or not diagnosed…

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Scenic landscape reflecting four seasons representing seasonal change and its connection to mental health
Perspectives on Seasons 2560 1707 Dr. Terry
  • Dr. Terry

Perspectives on Seasons

Spring has come, bringing change, fresh opportunities, and more sunshine! Before long, we’ll be jumping into the summer season. I often talk about seasons in my work with parents. Personally and professionally, I find the…

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ADHD and Motivation: How to Start Tasks and Stay on Track 2560 1443 Dr. Menon
  • Dr. Menon

ADHD and Motivation: How to Start Tasks and Stay on Track

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often associated with difficulties in focus, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. However, one of the most challenging aspects of ADHD is the struggle with motivation and task initiation. Many people with…

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