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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
  • Teaching & Supervising Faculty, Marriage & Family Therapy Program
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Couple Therapy, Discernment Counseling, Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Premarital Counseling, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy

Dr. Torres-Gregory has extensive experience working with couples, adults, young adults, adolescents and families.

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

Daniela Van Pelt is a bilingual (Spanish-English) therapist who is passionate about partnering with adults of all backgrounds struggling with anxiety-based and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Prior to joining The Family Institute, Ms.

  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Relational Cultural Therapy, Meditation, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), DBT-informed, Couple Therapy, CBT-informed
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Abigail Serafin is a Licensed Social Worker providing individual therapy to adults and adolescents as well as couples therapy. she specializes in providing support to clients who are navigating sexuality, gender identities, and/or relationships.

  • Core Faculty, Counseling Program
  • Psychologist
Types of Therapy:
Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston

Dr. Pryor is the Managing Associate Editor of the forthcoming Encyclopedia of Couple and Family Therapy (Springer), and serves on the editorial board for Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development (Taylor & Francis).

  • Senior Staff Therapist
  • Coordinator of IST Development
Types of Therapy:
Couple Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy

For over four decades, Mr. Breunlin has practiced individual, couple and family therapy.

  • 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.

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