Lisa Gordon, Ph.D.

Dr. Lisa Gordon is a licensed clinical psychologist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University.

She earned her doctorate from Ohio State University with extensive research and training in marital relations. She completed her clinical internship at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida with expertise in outpatient psychotherapy, including short- and long-term counseling, crisis intervention, and health psychology.

Dr. Gordon has taught Abnormal Psychology and Developmental Psychology and is a frequent presenter on parenting topics, including protecting one’s marriage while parenting. In addition, she has published articles on relationship issues such as infertility and divorce.

Dr. Gordon treats individual adults, couples, and families.

Clinical interests: Romantic and intergenerational relationships; blended families; infertility; adoption; separation and divorce; depression and anxiety; women’s issues; family life transitions; parent coaching and home visits

Family Institute Location: Northbrook