• Client Portal
Thrive Ahead Co.
  • About Us
    • Mission & Approach
    • Values & Vision
    • Our Story
    • Pillars of Wellness
    • Land Acknowledgement
    • Our Team
      • Providers
        • Jenn Graus, LCPC
        • Kiley Gregory, RDN
        • Laura Young, LCPC
        • Allie Karagozian, OTR/L
        • Caitlyn Fraser, OTR/L
        • Michelle Hodges, OTR/L
        • Nate Sullivan, MDiv, MA
      • Operations & Outreach
        • Aziza Ransome, PsyM
        • Claire Hyman
        • Jami Garfinkel
  • Our Services
    • Mental Health Therapy
    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Career Counseling
    • Executive Functioning Support
    • Groups & Events
  • Client Info
    • New Clients
    • Client Portal
  • Community & Resources
    • We’re Hiring!
    • Our Blog
    • LGBTQ+ Support & Wellness
    • What We’re Reading
  • Schedule a Consult
Select Page
When Anger Surprises You: Irritability, Boundaries, and the Return of Feeling

When Anger Surprises You: Irritability, Boundaries, and the Return of Feeling

by Thrive Ahead | Dec 1, 2025 | Health and Wellness, Mental Health

Some parts of healing feel more like unraveling than becoming. Not soft or soothing—but raw, restless, loud. Like an anger in you is growing. Maybe you just don’t feel inspired. You might not feel better. You might just feel… off. Like your system is on edge,...
Emotional Numbness and the Freeze Response: Understanding Why Healing Feels Flat Sometimes

Emotional Numbness and the Freeze Response: Understanding Why Healing Feels Flat Sometimes

by Thrive Ahead | Sep 2, 2025 | Mental Health, Spirituality

When healing doesn’t feel like healing… We rarely talk about the quiet, confusing parts of the healing process. The in-between spaces. The foggy-stretches. The days when everything feels like standing still, yet somehow takes all your energy to endure. This blog is...
ABA vs. OT: A Guide to Choosing the Best Support for Autism and ADHD

ABA vs. OT: A Guide to Choosing the Best Support for Autism and ADHD

by Thrive Ahead | May 1, 2025 | Health and Wellness, Mental Health

ABA vs. OT: Choosing the Right Path for Supporting Neurodivergent Individuals If you’re exploring support for ADHD, autism and other neurodivergent conditions, you’ve likely come across both Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and Occupational Therapy (OT). But what’s...
Feeling Stressed? Why Adults Need Play and Fun Just as Much as Kids Do

Feeling Stressed? Why Adults Need Play and Fun Just as Much as Kids Do

by Thrive Ahead | Apr 1, 2025 | Health and Wellness, Mental Health

Recently one of the providers on our team here at Thrive Ahead got a package of mini ducks and started to hide some of them around the office. Finding one of these little quackers as I am going about my day absolutely delights me!  It has become a fun game among our...
The Quiet Weight of Loneliness: Why Being Seen Matters

The Quiet Weight of Loneliness: Why Being Seen Matters

by Thrive Ahead | Feb 10, 2025 | Health and Wellness, Mental Health

Understanding Loneliness Beyond Being Alone    Loneliness is a tricky thing. It’s not always about being alone. You can feel lonely in a group, lonely in a conversation, even lonely when someone who loves you is sitting right next to you. That’s because...
« Older Entries
  • Follow

Home

About

New Clients

Careers

Wellness Partners

Current Clients

Careers

Wellness Partners

Schedule a Consult

708-365-4569

1828 W. Webster Ave. #440, Chicago, IL, 60614

© 2026 | Privacy Policy | Site by Artillery