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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.

  • Associate Program Director, Counseling Program
  • Core Faculty, Counseling Program
  • Clinical Lecturer
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT-informed, Discernment Counseling, Humanistic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston

As an experienced counselor, Dr. Parries is dedicated to working collaboratively with her clients to bring about positive change in their lives. Through the use of solution focused and cognitive behavioral theories and techniques, she seeks to assist clients with their difficulties. Dr.

  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Daniela Vidal is a bilingual (Spanish-English) therapist who is passionate about partnering with adults of all backgrounds struggling with anxiety-based and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Prior to joining The Family Institute, Ms.

  • Senior Therapist
  • Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychology
Types of Therapy:
Couple Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston
Dr. Rubinowitz is the former director of Northwestern University's Master of Marriage and Family Therapy program for a decade and spent six years as the director of the Postdoctoral Fellowship at The Family Institute at Northwestern University.
  • 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

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.

  • Core Faculty, Counseling Program
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

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.

  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy, Sex Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Mr. Hernandez’s extensive training and work experience has allowed him to work with clients of different ages and cultural backgrounds, presenting with a diverse range of symptoms.

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