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.

Donna Mahoney
Donna Mahoney, Ph.D., LCPC
  • Interim Core Faculty, Counseling Program
  • Clinical Lecturer
Types of Therapy:
CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy

Donna Mahoney, Ph.D., has an extensive background involving teaching, clinical practice, supervision, presenting and mentoring. Her clinical work spans 30 years, focusing on anxiety disorders, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder and relational issues, involving couples and families. Dr.

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Gina Haverland social worker
Gina L. Haverland, LCSW
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), DBT-informed, Diagnostic Assessment, Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Westchester

Gina L. Haverland is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 17 years of experience in treating children, adolescents, adults and their families. Ms. Haverland has advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, parent-child attachment issues and trauma treatment.

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Quyen Do
Quyen Ai Do, Ph.D., LPC
  • Postdoctoral Clinical Scholar Fellow
Types of Therapy:
CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Humanistic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Dr. Quyen Ai Do, Ph.D., LPC (she/her) received her doctorate in Psychology at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Dr.

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Nancy Burgoyne
Nancy Burgoyne, Ph.D., ABPP
  • Chief Clinical Officer
Types of Therapy:
Integrative Systemic Therapy, Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Family Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago
Nancy Burgoyne, Ph.D., (she/her) is the chief clinical officer at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and a family therapist who abides by the scientist-practitioner model. She has more than 30 years of experience providing direct service to…
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Michael Goldstone
Michael Goldstone, LCSW
  • Staff Therapist
  • Associate Director, Emerging Adults
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT-informed, Humanistic Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy
Mr. Goldstone is a full-time therapist at The Family Institute and provides treatment to individuals. In treatment, Mr. Goldstone systematically helps his clients gauge their individualized needs and provide techniques to best help them adjust. He offers a mindfully eclectic approach, where he…
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Chris Akel
Chris Akel, M.S.W.
  • MBT Fellow
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Meditation, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Couple Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Chris Akel, M.S.W. (he/him) is trained in a variety of 3rd wave theories including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and the Unified Protocol. Prior to his time at The Family Institute, Mr.

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Our Locations

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