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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.

  • 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.

  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Humanistic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Northbrook

Stephanie Bowman (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She believes that present concerns are rooted in patterns that began in the past.

  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Psychodynamic Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Nir Eilon is a therapist at the Family Institute and a post-graduate fellow. He works with individual adults and adolescents, as well as with couples and families. Therapy with him is based on empathic listening and understanding of clients.

  • 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.

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

Christopher Rodgers, MSW – graduated from Florida State University with his Masters degree in Social Work and is currently pursuing his LCSW designation.

  • Core Faculty, Counseling Program
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston

Dr. Smith graduated from University of Maryland, College Park with a Bachelors in Psychology in 2009 and earned a masters in Clinical Counseling and doctorate in Counseling Education and Supervision from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

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