Thrive Ahead Co. - Partners in Wellness

Thrive Ahead Co. - Partners in Wellness A Chicago-based practice providing therapy, mental health resources and community wellness

Sometimes healing looks like a moment of pause. Sometimes it looks like play.Sometimes it’s the gentle processing that h...
07/29/2025

Sometimes healing looks like a moment of pause. Sometimes it looks like play.

Sometimes it’s the gentle processing that happens when we let our inner child feel safe enough to come out.

Mindful gaming isn’t just entertainment. It is also about resting, reflecting, and reconnecting.

What does your “Pause, Play, Process” moment look like today? 🎮💛

Check out more on the blog, (link in bio or visit: https://thriveahead.co/blog/)where we dive into what this can look like when you're craving pause and play.

Sometimes a short break is the best self-care you can offer yourself.Cozy video games can be a safe space to pause, brea...
07/23/2025

Sometimes a short break is the best self-care you can offer yourself.

Cozy video games can be a safe space to pause, breathe, and reconnect with your inner child, no productivity required.

Which game helps you feel calm when life gets heavy?

Save this for a gentle reminder when you need it. And check out our blog post where our therapist, Laura, shares more about how to find joy and rest playing games that you love (link in bio) or visit: https://thriveahead.co/blog/

We often think video games are just an escape, but what if they’re actually a doorway back to ourselves?Laura, a Mental ...
07/21/2025

We often think video games are just an escape, but what if they’re actually a doorway back to ourselves?

Laura, a Mental Health Therapist at Thrive Ahead Co., believes that growth happens when you have space to be fully yourself, to process, express, and heal at your own pace.

Through their creative, compassionate approach, Laura helps people who feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or disconnected find tools and language to gently break down walls and reconnect with their inner world.

Mindful gaming can be one way in. Cozy, soothing games can soften anxiety, invite your inner child to play, and create a safe space to rest and recharge, no perfection required!

✨ Tap through to see why play matters and how to use it as part of your healing.

Read more about this on our blog (link in bio) or visit: https://thriveahead.co/blog/

Games aren’t just an escape, they’re a bridge to calm 🧡✨Cozy games give your mind a place to breathe, your body a moment...
07/17/2025

Games aren’t just an escape, they’re a bridge to calm 🧡✨

Cozy games give your mind a place to breathe, your body a moment to relax, and your inner child permission to play.

🕹️Try it: Pick up Unpacking or revisit a classic like Tetris and notice the difference in your stress levels.

Or read more mindful gaming insights in our blog post, written by our Art Therapist, Laura 🎨 (link in bio)

Welcome Michelle!Michelle supports clients navigating emotional overwhelm, life transitions, and burnout. With a warm, c...
07/16/2025

Welcome Michelle!

Michelle supports clients navigating emotional overwhelm, life transitions, and burnout.

With a warm, collaborative approach, she helps individuals create meaningful routines, align with their values, and build confidence in everyday life.

She's here for clients seeking structure, clarity, and gentle support as they reconnect with themselves and:

* Specializes in supporting anxiety, life transitions, and burnout recovery
* Helps clients explore emotional patterns around time, money, and self-worth
* Focuses on sustainable routines and values-based decision-making
* Affirms and supports neurodiverse and LGBTQ+ identities with curiosity and care

Michelle is currently accepting new clients through insurance.
Schedule a therapy consultation at www.thriveahead.co.

Did you know video games can be more than a distraction? They can be a safe, gentle space for your inner child to feel s...
07/16/2025

Did you know video games can be more than a distraction? They can be a safe, gentle space for your inner child to feel seen & soothed🌟

From Animal Crossing to Stardew Valley, cozy gaming can support your mental health, lower anxiety, and reconnect you to joy.

Which game feels like a warm hug for you?

👇 Share below & read more about the therapeutic side of gaming on the blog! (link in bio)

You might be surprised at how affective gaming can be for your mental health! 🧠In Laura's new blog, they explore how vid...
07/10/2025

You might be surprised at how affective gaming can be for your mental health! 🧠

In Laura's new blog, they explore how video games can be a powerful tool for self-care🎮

Explore how cozy video games like Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, and Unpacking can support mental health, healing, and inner child connection through play. Discover therapeutic benefits of gaming for anxiety and self-care. 🤩

Read more with the link in bio or head to: thriveahead.co/blog/

Health ≠ expensive.Real nourishment can be simple.Don’t be fooled by flashy packaging and $18 smoothies.Affordable, bala...
07/07/2025

Health ≠ expensive.
Real nourishment can be simple.

Don’t be fooled by flashy packaging and $18 smoothies.

Affordable, balanced meals are more than enough.

Let’s rewrite the script on what “healthy” really looks like.

💬 Read more in our latest blog post (link in bio) or head to https://thriveahead.co/blog/


This isn’t about perfection or pressure. It’s about creating a kind, sustainable rhythm that honors your body, energy, a...
07/03/2025

This isn’t about perfection or pressure. It’s about creating a kind, sustainable rhythm that honors your body, energy, and budget.

In our recent blog post, Nutritionist, Kiley Gregory, shares 6 simple ways to meet yourself with care, using what you have, choosing ease, and letting go of the food guilt.

✨ Read the full blog at thriveahead.co/blog

Let’s bust the myth: eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive.With just a few thoughtful strategies, you can build ba...
06/30/2025

Let’s bust the myth: eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive.

With just a few thoughtful strategies, you can build balanced meals that support both your well-being and your wallet.

1. Plan Before You Shop 🛒
Making a quick grocery list saves money, reduces waste, and keeps you focused on what you truly need.

2. Cook Once, Eat Twice 🍲
Batch cooking staples like rice, roasted veggies, or proteins can carry you through multiple meals with minimal effort.

3. Frozen is Fresh Enough ❄️
Frozen fruits & veggies are nutrient-rich, affordable, and won’t spoil quickly—perfect for low-waste eating.

4. Plant-Based Wins 🌱
Ingredients like beans, lentils, eggs, and tofu are budget-friendly, filling, and full of nutrients.

5. Use What You’ve Got 🧂
Leftovers, pantry staples, or that half-used bag of greens? Get creative and turn them into something nourishing and new.

Check out these 5 ways to make nourishing choices more accessible and read the full blog for even more ideas 🌱
🔗 thriveahead.co/blog

You don’t need to have it all figured out.You just need a safe space to begin again—with yourself.This “Uncovering Me” w...
06/26/2025

You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need a safe space to begin again—with yourself.

This “Uncovering Me” workshop is about body image and self-perception rooted in compassion and clarity.

We'll unpack inner narratives and plant seeds for healing.

🌼 Give yourself the gift of gentleness.
Join us in Chicago on July 12.

🎟️ Grab your tickets here or visit the link in our bio: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uncovering-me-exploring-self-perception-body-image-registration-1400194562629?aff=oddtdtcreator

You are not the negative voice in your head. You are not your reflection. You are so much more.Join us for another “Unco...
06/23/2025

You are not the negative voice in your head. You are not your reflection. You are so much more.

Join us for another “Uncovering Me"— a warm and interactive workshop on body image, self-perception, and self-compassion.

We'll unpack the patterns that keep us stuck and explore gentle, grounded ways to come back home to ourselves.

🌱 Let this be your next act of self-care.
🎟️ Grab your tickets here or visit the link in our bio: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uncovering-me-exploring-self-perception-body-image-registration-1400194562629?aff=oddtdtcreator


Address

1828 W. Webster Avenue #450
Chicago, IL
60614

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm

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+18477807086

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