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. 

Nancy Zinaman Northbrook therapist
Nancy Zinaman, LCSW
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Diagnostic Assessment, Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy
Locations:
Northbrook

Ms. Zinaman's area of specialization encompasses working with toddlers, preschoolers and elementary school aged children and their families.

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Sharday Love
Sharday Love, M.A., LPC
  • Therapist
  • Transitions to Parenthood Program
Types of Therapy:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Premarital Counseling, Psychodynamic Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Chicago

Sharday Love is a staff therapist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University in the Transitions to Parenthood Program. Before joining The Family Institute, Ms.

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Velizar 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:
Chicago, Evanston
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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:
Chicago

Ms. Lively is a certified Emotionally Focused couples Therapist (EFT) and her main area of expertise is supporting women, men, infants, couples and families in the transition to parenthood. In addition, she specializes in women's reproductive health.

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