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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:
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.

  • Director of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies Program
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Diagnostic Assessment, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Locations:
Teletherapy

Dr. Sutton began his psychotherapy training at The Family Institute and is very pleased to return. During his doctoral training at Northwestern University, he received specialized training in CBT for both anxiety disorders and depression.

  • 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), 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.

  • Therapist
  • Mental Performance Consultant
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Diagnostic Assessment, Humanistic Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies
Locations:
Teletherapy, Northbrook

Daniel E. Wilsea has worked with children adolescents, and adults in the New York and Chicago areas. Mr. Wilsea’s clinical experiences include in-patient, long-term care and out-patient settings.

  • Therapist (Bilingual)
Types of Therapy:
CBT-informed, DBT-informed, Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RODBT)
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Juliana Lockwood is a dedicated therapist with extensive training from The Family Institute in a Family Systems perspective. Lockwood previously worked as a therapist in a children's outpatient center at Community Counseling Centers of Chicago (C4).

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