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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), CBT-informed, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT-informed, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Grace Schmidt (she/her) is a dedicated mental health clinician with a strong background in psychology and social work.

  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Integrative Systemic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy

Ms. Hayden works with individuals, couples and families. Her areas of interest include working through the impact of trauma in all its forms as well as grief, loss and life transitions.

  • Director of Translational Science at The Family Institute
  • Research Professor of Psychology at Northwestern University
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Premarital Counseling, Sex Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston, Northbrook

Dr. Erika Lawrence is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been working with couples and individuals for 30 years. She is also the Director of Translational Science at The Family Institute at Northwestern University, and a Research Professor in the Department of Psychology at NU.

  • Postgraduate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Fellow
Types of Therapy:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT-informed, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Northbrook

Ethan Cantor, M.A. (he/him) is all about helping clients grow using a holistic approach that covers both mental and physical health. He fosters awareness of both mental and physical health to help individuals achieve balance in their lives. Mr.

  • 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
  • Art Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Integrative Systemic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston, Northbrook
Amber Przybyla is an Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Masters of Arts in Counseling: Art Therapy at Adler University. She has experience working with children, adolescents and teens who experienced anxiety, depression, neurodevelopmental disorders, barriers to…

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