Our Therapists

When you work with one of us, you work with all of us. We are a diverse team of therapists who partner together. Our collaborative approach of sharing knowledge and skills ensures the best possible outcomes. 

Please note that not all listed therapists are taking new clients at this time.

Elizabeth Mika
Elizabeth Mika, M.A., LCPC
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy

Elizabeth Mika has spent over 30 years working with diverse populations of all ages and cultural backgrounds in private practice, as well as in community mental health, inpatient and college settings.

Meet Elizabeth
Neil Venketramen
Neil Venketramen, LMFT
  • Core Faculty, Marriage & Family Therapy Program
  • Clinical Lecturer of Psychology at Northwestern University
  • Therapist
  • Assistant Director of Clinical Training and Supervision On-Campus
  • Primary Branch: MSMFT On-Campus
Types of Therapy:
CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, Discernment Counseling, Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Mr. Venketramen helps couples, individuals and families overcome a variety of conflicts related to finances, attachment styles, intimacy, addictions, family transitions, mood disorders, infidelity and discernment therapy.

Meet Neil
Chicago Therapist Brenna Moore
Brenna Moore, Psy.D.
  • Clinical Psychologist / Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Premarital Counseling, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston

Dr. Brenna Moore is a clinical psychologist and staff therapist at The Family Institute. She also works as the research coordinator of the Couple Prevention Pilot Project, a research study assessing the quality of romantic relationships.

Meet Brenna
therapist dawn livorsi
Dawn Livorsi, D.S.W., LCSW
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, Diagnostic Assessment, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Premarital Counseling, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston, Northbrook

Dr. Livorsi has over fifteen years of experience, with much of her career focusing on the clinical needs of children, adolescents and their families. Having provided clinical leadership in a variety of therapeutic settings, including alternative school placements and residential programs, Dr.

Meet Dawn
DBT therapist Kate Boudet
Kate Boudet, M.A.
  • Therapist
  • Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies Program
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, DBT-informed, Diagnostic Assessment, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Meditation, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Kate Boudet co-facilitates multiple didactic skills groups in the DBT program. Ms.

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Ariel Horvitz, Psy.D.
  • Therapist
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Team
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston, Northbrook

Dr. Horvitz received her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Child and Adolescent Studies. Her background is working with children, teens, families and parents. She has also worked with adult clients regarding emerging adulthood stress and new parent concerns.

Meet Ariel
Our Locations

We have several satellite locations in addition to our four main facilities.