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.

Jamie Blalock
Jamie Blalock, Ph.D.
  • Postdoctoral Fellow
  • AAMFT Supervisor Candidate
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Discernment Counseling, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Premarital Counseling
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Dr. Jamie Blalock (she/her) graduated with her Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Science, specializing in couple and family therapy and quantitative research methods from The Ohio State University. Dr.

Meet Jamie
Melissa Hill
Melissa Hill, M.S.W., LCSW
  • Therapist
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Team
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT-informed, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston, Northbrook
Melissa Hill’s (she/her) passion is helping youth, adolescents and young adults learn to navigate their mental health. She uses warmth, empathy and humor to create a space where individuals can feel empowered to make changes for themselves.
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Emily Klear
Emily C. Klear, LMFT
  • Director of Adult Psychotherapy Services
Types of Therapy:
Couple Therapy, Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago
Emily Klear, M.S., LMFT, (she/her) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Director of Adult Psychotherapy Services. Ms. Klear works couples and adult individuals, specializing in difficult transitions to parenthood, dual-income couples and work-related issues.
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Karem Muksed
Karem Muksed, M.A., LSW
  • Post-Graduate Clinical Fellow
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), DNA-V modality, Process-Based Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Meditation, Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), DBT-informed
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Karem's therapeutic approach focuses on emotional experiencing and the transformative power of being present to what life has to offer. He employs a mindful approach to help individuals foster a sense of agency and belonging, and to let go of suffering.

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Douglas Breunlin
Douglas C. Breunlin, MSSA, LMFT, LCSW
  • 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.

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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:
Teletherapy, Chicago
Ms. Lively is a certified Emotionally Focused couples Therapist ​and Supervisor (EFT), ​Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International and ​trained in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Her main area of expertise is supporting women, men,…
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Our Locations

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