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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.

  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Premarital Counseling, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Couple Therapy, CBT-informed, Sex Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Alyssa Campbell, Ph.D., strives for a compassionate and self-accepting approach to therapy that empowers clients to reach their goals.

  • 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.
  • Adult Psychiatrist
Types of Therapy:
Medication Management, Psychiatric Evaluation
Locations:
Northbrook, Teletherapy

Dr. Michelle Gavin is a board certified psychiatrist who specializes in the outpatient treatment of mood and anxiety disorders. She is a graduate of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and received her training in adult Psychiatry at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

  • Madigan Family Clinical Research Postdoctoral Fellow
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Diagnostic Assessment, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Dr. Kate Collison is the Madigan Family Clinical Research Postdoctoral Fellow at The Family Institute. She treats individuals and couples for a wide range of clinical problems and psychosocial stressors. Dr.

  • Director of the Bette D. Harris Clinic & Community Programs
Types of Therapy:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston

Ms. Shah strives to create a safe and collaborative therapeutic environment that is client centered. She has extensive training and experience with Cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and providing trauma-informed care.

  • Postdoctoral Clinical Fellow
Types of Therapy:
Couple Therapy, Diagnostic Assessment, Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Premarital Counseling, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Rev. Betsy Scott is a systemic therapist, trained in family systems’ theories, as well as advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy. She approaches therapy collaboratively and holistically.

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