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.

Relational therapist Catherine Matteson
Catherine Matteson, LCSW, CADC
  • Therapist
  • Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT-informed, DBT-informed, Humanistic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston
Catherine Matteson (she/her) has over ten years of experience in social work collaborating with clients of all different ages and cultural backgrounds. Ms. Matteson is a relational therapist who is interested in the intersections of identity, mental health, trauma and methods of coping.
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Hayley Fivecoat
Hayley C. Fivecoat, Ph.D., CP
  • Clinical Research Psychologist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Diagnostic Assessment, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Discernment Counseling, Interpersonal Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy, Sex Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston, Northbrook

Dr. Hayley Fivecoat is a licensed clinical psychologist who treats individuals and couples for a wide range of clinical problems and psychosocial stressors.

Meet Hayley
tramaine presley
Tramaine Presley, Psy.D., LCPC, LMHC
  • Director of Child, Adolescent, and Family Services
  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT-informed, Family Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Dr. Tramaine Presley is a graduate from Wright State University School of Professional Psychology in Dayton, Ohio, where she received her doctorate degree in clinical psychology (Psy.D). She is a dual state (Illinois and Indiana) licensed clinical professional counselor.

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Sotonye Hart
Sotonye Hart, Psy.D.
  • Postdoctoral Clinical Fellow
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT-informed, Family Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston

Dr. Sotonye Hart is a postdoctoral fellow at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. She obtained her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in child and adolescent psychology from Wheaton College.

Meet Sotonye
caroline callahan
Caroline Callahan, M.S., AMFT
  • Post Graduate Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies Fellow
Types of Therapy:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RODBT)
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Caroline Callahan is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and is currently a postgraduate fellow in the Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies program at The Family Institute at Northwestern University.

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CBT therapist Vill Nikiforov
Velizar Nikiforov, M.A., LCPC
  • Therapist
  • Coordinator, Cognitive Behavioral Therapies Program
Types of Therapy:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Locations:
Teletherapy

Mr. Nikiforov is a staff therapist at the Family Institute.

Meet Velizar
Our Locations

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