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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
  • Risk Manager, Bette. D. Harris Family & Child Clinic and Community Programs
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Integrative Systemic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies
Locations:
Teletherapy, Northbrook
Mairin Wilkie is a licensed clinical social worker with over ten years’ experience treating a variety of clients from different backgrounds. She enjoys working with adolescents and adults ages 14 and up.
  • 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.

  • Therapist
  • Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies Program
Types of Therapy:
Couple Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Humanistic Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy

Karla Hargrove, M.A., LCPC (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), trained through the Mindfulness-Based Professional Training Institute at UC San Diego.

  • 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.

  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT-informed, DBT-informed, Family Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago
As a therapist for Gen Z and Millennials, Kalen Cobb, LSW (she/her) leverages the power of the therapeutic relationship to support individuals in creating sustainable life changes.
  • 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.

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