Support Where You Need It Most

“Whenever I am unsure how to correctly handle a situation in a way that would best support him and his needs, Elizabeth is literally a text away, always. Her responses are always parent-supportive and client-focused. I greatly appreciate the level of detail in her advice.”

This comes from a client’s mother, who lives over an hour away from our Elmhurst offices. Her son struggled with immature defensive reflexes, which led to restless sleep, night terrors and increased withdrawal as he approached school years. She sought support from pediatricians and functional medicine professionals before a speech pathologist friend referred her to Thrive. 

When I enter into a new client relationship, I want to make sure the therapy works for the entire family. Rearranging schedules more than once monthly to journey to our offices simply wasn’t productive or healthy for this family. Time should never be the deciding factor in seeking supportive care. I feel strongly that my role is to meet clients where they’re at, and by providing their families a choice in care, I’m empowering that family as a team. 

After each session, I provide caretakers suggested exercises to implement daily. This serves as a bridge of sorts, to ensure progress continues between sessions. I make myself available remotely for those moments of uncertainty, because even when I’m not directly treating my clients, their growth is my priority.

When this same family was traveling, the mom reached out to me over text. She had seen her son shift from withdrawal to behavioral outbursts and moments of aggression with a new and overstimulating environment. She needed guidance and support herself, to be the best for her son. 

“Her detailed and caring responses helped me remain calm myself. As a parent who overthinks just about everything, this was so reassuring. She helped me provide the care he needed in that moment and in future scenarios at home.  It made me feel we are on the right track and confident that we are making progress.”