We know the emotional challenges many face when entering counseling. We offer respectful, compassionate, and multicultural counseling from staff who have advanced training in a wide range of specialties.
Through our intake process, we can help you find the right service and team for you.
The Thrive Outpatient Therapy Program offers a range of therapy services facilitated by qualified staff with a master’s degree in counseling, psychology or social work based on a thorough assessment that focuses on the strengths and needs of each person. Treatment planning emphasizes your full participation. Together, you and your therapist will set goals and work towards solutions.
Our comprehensive counseling services include:
· Individual Counseling for Adults ages 18+
· Individual Counseling for Youths ages 6-17
· Family and Relationship Counseling
· Group Counseling
Through our intake process, we will find services that meet your individual needs.
Contacting Thrive by phone is the best way to schedule appointments: 708-383-7500.
You can also email us at access@thrivecc.org.
Crisis Support is available 24/7/365 for de-escalation of a mental health crisis and risk assessment and safety planning. A mental health crisis is an intensive behavioral, emotional, or psychiatric response, typically triggered by a precipitating event, which causes one’s usual coping strategies or problem-solving skills to be overwhelmed. The goal of crisis intervention is to ultimately stabilize the immediate situation, provide support and facilitate understanding.
In addition to counseling services, Thrive Counseling Center also offers Medication Management. Medication Management services are provided through our Psychiatry Department and involve collaborating with a medical professional specializing in psychiatry to ensure the safe use of medication to address a diagnosed mental health disorder.
The Trauma Clinic is a short-term intensive program for adults that consists of 3 weekly groups and 1 weekly individual session each week. The goal is to change the way traumatic memories are stored in the brain by reducing or eliminating problematic symptoms in a safe and supportive peer environment. Individual sessions will use EMDR for treatment, and the three groups leverage IFS, EMDR, and TEAMS approaches.
Thrive has been dedicated to making Oak Park and River Forest suicide safer communities since 2015. On average, six lives are lost to suicide in our community every year. And, based on statistics from the CDC, 4,000 people in our community have thoughts of suicide.
A mental health professional has specialized training and experience to help navigate difficult situations effectively. Our therapists provide a nonjudgmental, confidential space to explore emotions, gain new perspectives, and learn skills to manage challenges. Unlike personal relationships, therapy ensures a safe, professional environment where support is unbiased and focused solely on the your well-being.
While medication can be effective for managing certain symptoms, it may not address underlying issues on its own. Combining counseling with medication allows for deeper exploration of challenges and the development of lasting skills and strengths.
Therapy is a highly personalized process designed to address the unique needs of each individual. During sessions, the therapist works collaboratively with the client to identify goals and develop a plan to achieve them. The specific approach used will depend on the challenges being faced, personal preferences, and what feels most effective for you. Sessions may involve discussing thoughts, emotions, and experiences, learning new coping strategies, or practicing skills to manage difficult situations. Clients are encouraged to actively participate by being open, honest, and engaged, as this helps create a productive and supportive environment for growth and change.
The length of counseling varies depending on individual circumstances. Factors such as personal goals, commitment to the process, and the issues prompting someone to seek therapy all influence the duration needed to achieve desired outcomes.
Active participation and commitment are essential for making progress in therapy. Therapy appointments reoccur at the same time weekly, and it is important for you to be able to attend each session. You are expected to attend at least 3 sessions per month, unless otherwise agreed upon with your therapist. Engaging openly in sessions and practicing skills or strategies outside of therapy will also contribute to your success.
Our highly trained staff accepts all Medicaid plans and most Medicare and Medicare replacement plans. Additionally, we accept many Blue Cross Blue Shield plans and other private insurance plans. Thrive is not able to accept every type of insurance plan, including Humana Gold Plus Medicare.
Thrive is pleased to offer sliding scale payment options for those who do not have insurance. Please call your insurance provider or Thrive at (708) 383-7500 ext. 204 to confirm coverage at Thrive.