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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.

  • 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.

  • Staff Therapist
  • Community Program Supervisor
  • Associate Director, Post Graduate Fellowship Program
Types of Therapy:
Couple Therapy, Discernment Counseling, Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Premarital Counseling
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston

Lesley Fisher (she/her) is passionate about working with families and couples facing medical challenges and/or developmental disabilities.

  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), DBT-informed, Diagnostic Assessment, Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Westchester

Gina L. Haverland is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 17 years of experience in treating children, adolescents, adults and their families. Ms. Haverland has advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, parent-child attachment issues and trauma treatment.

  • 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.

  • 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, Postdoctoral Fellowship
  • Coordinator, Psychiatry Residents Program
  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, DBT-informed
Locations:
Teletherapy, Northbrook

Dr. Lisa Gordon is a seasoned clinician who specializes in treating anxiety and mood disorders, couple distress and the bidirectional relationships among these entities.

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