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.

Marisol Garcia
Marisol Garcia, M.S.W., LSW
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
CBT-informed, DBT-informed, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Marisol Garcia is a Licensed Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Vermont.

Meet Marisol
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
Jay Lebow
Jay Lebow, Ph.D., ABPP, LCP, LMFT
  • Senior Scholar and Senior Therapist
  • Clinical Professor
Types of Therapy:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston
Dr. Lebow is the editor of the journal Family Process, the editor of the Encyclopedia of Couple and Family Therapy and the author or editor of 13 professional books. He is also the former president of the Academy of Couple and Family Psychology and former board member of three entities — the…
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Heather Stewart
Heather M. Stewart, Ph.D., LCSW
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy
Dr. Stewart (she/her) is a clinical social worker with over 27 years of experience. While her practice is broad, she has a particular interest in the intersection of culture and one’s internal emotional experience. Dr. Stewart’s approach is flexible, collaborative and approachable.
Meet Heather
Lauren Miller
Lauren E. Miller, MSc, A.M., LSW
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Relational Cultural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Humanistic Therapy, Family Therapy, Couple Therapy, CBT-informed
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston

Lauren Miller (she/her) is a licensed social worker (LSW) and a client-centered, relational therapist who works with adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, and families.

Meet Lauren
Yvette Gonzalez
Yvette Gonzalez, Ph.D.
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Types of Therapy:
Neuropsychological Assessments for Children & Adolescents, Neuropsychological Testing
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Dr. Gonzalez has worked with children and adolescents for more than 20 years. She specializes in neuropsychological assessments and has a special interest in working with young children and their parents. Dr.

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Our Locations

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