Thrive Postpartum, Couples and Family Therapy

10/29/2025

Seeking therapy is not a sign of weakness, it is an act of courage and self-awareness. 💜

Despite growing awareness around mental health, stigma still holds many people back from getting the support they deserve. At Thrive, we believe therapy is a proactive step toward well-being, not a last resort.

Healing starts with one conversation, and you do not have to do it alone. 🌿

10/27/2025

At Thrive Postpartum, Couples, and Family Therapy, we believe healing begins when you feel truly seen and understood. 💜 Our bilingual team offers therapy sessions in English, Polish, and Spanish to create a safe and inclusive space for personal growth and emotional well-being.

Tu salud mental importa, y mereces una atención compasiva y personalizada. Estamos aquí para apoyarte en tu camino hacia la sanación y el bienestar. 🌿

Twoje zdrowie psychiczne jest ważne i zasługujesz na troskliwą, wspierającą opiekę. Jesteśmy tutaj, aby pomóc Ci na drodze do uzdrowienia i równowagi. 🌸

10/24/2025

🎉✨ Happy 12th Birthday to Thrive Postpartum, Couples & Family Therapy! ✨🎉

For 12 incredible years, Thrive has been a place where compassion meets expertise, healing meets community, and growth is nurtured through connection.

Led by a team of big-hearted, highly trained therapists and staff, Thrive continues to evolve while staying deeply rooted in its mission: supporting individuals, couples, and families through some of life’s most tender and transformative moments.

Over the past year, our practice has continued to expand in heart and skill, offering specialized support in:

💜 Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders
💜 Perinatal Loss & Grief Support
💜 Gottman Method & Intensive Couples Therapy
💜 Discernment Therapy
💜 EMDR & Trauma Therapy
💜 Family Therapy & Child/Adolescent Support

The greatest privilege of being a therapist is the opportunity to connect with people at their core, to witness their courage, help them rediscover their intuition, and support their growth and healing with compassion and skill. We are endlessly humbled by the brave individuals and families who have trusted us with their stories and allowed us to walk beside them on their journeys.

💫 Here’s to 12 years of resilience, healing, laughter, learning, and showing up with our whole hearts.
💫 Here’s to the clients who trust us with their stories.
💫 And here’s to many more years of helping people not just survive but Thrive.

10/23/2025

✨ We’re excited to be part of the It Takes a Village Expo & Summit — and we have TWO FREE TICKETS available for anyone who wants to join us! ✨

First come, first serve — comment below if you’d like to claim one!

Hosted by The Recovery Method, this summit is designed for postpartum parents, birthworkers, and maternal health advocates to learn from experts, connect with community, and feel supported in their journey. From engaging workshops to meaningful conversations, this event is all about building your village with care and confidence.

📍Event details:
🗓 October 25, 2025
⏰ 9am–2pm
📍 The Westin Chicago Northwest | Itasca, IL

💜 Want to attend? Just COMMENT below to claim a free ticket before they’re gone!

If the tickets are already claimed, you can still register using the QR code or link in the post.

10/22/2025

As Thrive Postpartum Couples and Family Therapy continues to celebrate 12 years of supporting our community we also want to celebrate having interns join us in that effort and allow us to influence their training and development. Our current intern, Roksana, recently reflected on her experience as an MFT with Thrive. We are so grateful to have her on our team!

My internship experience at Thrive Postpartum, Couples and Family Therapy has been incredibly impactful and transformative. Through Thrive, I have completed Gottman Levels I and II and regularly utilize Gottman-specific interventions to help couples build stronger, more meaningful connections. I have also completed a two-day training in the Assessment and Treatment of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders and an Advanced Psychotherapy Training Course through Postpartum Support International. I am currently working toward my Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) and am an active member of Postpartum Support International.

Before starting my internship, I wasn’t aware that private practices specializing in perinatal mental health even existed. While I had some foundational knowledge, Thrive has truly expanded my understanding of this field and highlighted the importance of supporting individuals and families during this significant life transition. I have also been able to grow as a couples and family therapist, and I’m grateful that the Thrive team has encouraged me to continue working with populations I am passionate about, such as teens and young adults.

One of the things that has made this experience especially meaningful is the environment at Thrive. Every single person on the team, whether they are a therapist or not, is kind, supportive, and compassionate. It makes coming to work something I look forward to, and I always know that if I need help, I have someone I can turn to for support. That support has been invaluable, especially as an intern navigating new experiences and learning how to grow into the therapist I want to become.

10/21/2025

✨ Join us at the It Takes a Village Expo & Summit! ✨

This incredible event, hosted by The Recovery Method, is designed for postpartum parents to learn from experts, advocates, product brands, and perinatal organizations — all sharing ways to support your parenthood journey with care and confidence.

Thrive Postpartum, Couples & Family Therapy is honored to be one of the expo participants! Stop by our table, meet our team, and connect with a community that understands the postpartum experience.

💜 Learn more & register by scanning the QR Code or clicking the link below
https://www.therecoverymethodinfo.com/ittakesavillageregistration

10/21/2025

Thrive Postpartum, Couples, and Family Therapy would like to wish Aisha a very happy birthday. Aisha is such a great support to her co-workers as well as to her clients. We are so thankful for her genuine warmth and friendship. We hope today is the beginning of a wonderful year for you! Happy Birthday.

10/20/2025

✨ Introducing Thrive’s Comprehensive Perinatal Loss Resource Guide ✨

At Thrive Postpartum, Couples, and Family Therapy, we’re honored to support families, clinicians, and communities navigating the grief of perinatal and infant loss. 💜

Our free guide offers compassionate resources, education, and connection, because no one should walk this journey alone. Together, we can create spaces where healing, remembrance, and love can THRIVE. 🌿

📲 Scan the QR code or visit our page to download your copy today.

10/17/2025

Thrive would like to celebrate our commitment to internship experiences over the twelve years that we have been engaged in supporting our community. Crystal just recently graduated from her Masters program and has joined the team upon completing her internship. She has shared with us the following about her internship:

My internship experience at Thrive was amazing. Beginning my practicum and internship experience was nerve wracking, as I'm sure it is for most students upon beginning this process. But Thrive did everything possible to prepare me for seeing clients and help me gain the confidence to feel as comfortable as possible in this setting. Thrive helped me with various trainings, which was awesome. I am now trained in Gottman Level 1 and Gottman Level 2, and I can see Gottman Level 3 on the horizon. I am also in the process of getting my PMH-C, also with the help of Thrive; as they supported me in getting two day intensive training through PSI which is part of the criteria for receiving the PMH-C. Aside from these trainings, I had the support of my supervisor, clinicians, and peers at every turn, as well as the support of Thrive's owner, Suma. I always felt comfortable to go to someone for every and any question I had.

As a Mexican-American, and a heritage Spanish speaker my ties to the Hispanic/Latino community are very important to me, as well as my work with diverse populations. During my internship I started and led a BIPOC community support group; and in this group we did such great work that felt truly impactful. To be in a space where my ideas were not only heard, but supported was so special to me, and I have Thrive to thank for that.

I am a firm believer in the plan the universe has, and I truly feel so fortunate to have found my place and people at Thrive.

10/15/2025

✨ Tonight we joined families around the world for the Wave of Light, honoring the lives of babies gone too soon. At 7pm, candles were lit across the globe—creating a continuous wave of love, remembrance, and connection. 🤍

Thank you to everyone who joined us in lighting the way for healing, hope, and togetherness.

10/15/2025

💜 October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, a time to honor and support families who have experienced the unimaginable loss of a pregnancy or infant.

Today, on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, we pause to hold space for the parents and families whose hearts carry these deep losses every day.

At 7 PM, we invite you to join the Wave of Light by lighting a candle in remembrance. Together, across time zones and around the world, our collective light shines in honor of every baby gone too soon and every family who holds them in their hearts. 🕯️

You are not alone. Your love, your grief, and your story matter. 💜

10/13/2025

💜 Feeling grateful to give back.

At Thrive, our mission goes beyond therapy — it’s about showing up for our community with compassion and care. Honored to support The Colette Louise Tisdahl Foundation and the families they serve. 💜

We’re honored to spotlight Thrive Postpartum, Couples and Family Therapy as a Post Sponsor for Night at the Races 2025!

Thrive provides compassionate, specialized care across the lifespan — from perinatal mental health and perinatal loss support to couples therapy, intensive therapy options, and individual care for children, teens, and adults. Their clinicians are trained in evidence-based practices, including EMDR and trauma-informed care, helping clients heal and thrive through life’s most challenging transitions.

Beyond their clinical work, Thrive invests deeply in the community — sponsoring local organizations, supporting families through donations to causes like The Colette Louise Tisdahl Foundation, and offering free resources and clinical consultation groups for professionals.

We’re grateful for Thrive’s commitment to resilience, connection, and helping families and couples thrive. 💙