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.

Nikki Lively
Nikki Lively, M.A., LCSW
  • Clinical Director, Transitions to Parenthood Program
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Couple Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago
Ms. Lively is a certified Emotionally Focused couples Therapist ​and Supervisor (EFT), ​Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International and ​trained in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Her main area of expertise is supporting women, men,…
Meet Nikki
Therapist Alyssa Campbell
Alyssa Campbell, Ph.D., LMFT
  • 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.

Meet Alyssa
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
Leon Abbey
Leon I. Abbey, M.A., LCPC
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Interpersonal Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, DBT-informed, Couple Therapy, CBT-informed
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Leon Abbey, M.A., LCPC is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Trauma Professional with over four years of experience in community mental health. Mr. Abbey prioritizes creating a collaborative, safe, and culturally sensitive space that honors client autonomy and identity.

Meet Leon
child psychiatrist Smita Gautam
Smita Gautam, M.D.
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Types of Therapy:
Diagnostic Assessment, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Medication Management, Psychiatric Evaluation
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Dr. Gautam is a Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. She completed her child/adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Meet Smita
Melissa Hill
Melissa Hill, M.S.W., LCSW
  • Therapist
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Team
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT-informed, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston, Northbrook
Melissa Hill’s (she/her) passion is helping youth, adolescents and young adults learn to navigate their mental health. She uses warmth, empathy and humor to create a space where individuals can feel empowered to make changes for themselves.
Meet Melissa
Our Locations

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