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
- 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.
- Director, Couple Services
- Community Program Supervisor
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.
- Chief Clinical Officer
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago
Nancy Burgoyne, Ph.D., (she/her) is the chief clinical officer at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and a family therapist who abides by the scientist-practitioner model. She has more than 30 years of experience providing direct service to…
- Senior Academic and Clinical Advisor
- Clinical Associate Professor
Types of Therapy:
Couple Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston
Dr. Rampage is an engaged, active therapist with more than three decades of experience treating individuals, couples and families.
- Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy
Stacey Austin, Psy.D. (she/her) received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Child and Adolescent Psychology. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Erikson Institute's Center for Children and Families. Her background is working with infants, children, families,…
- Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Emotion Focused Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Meditation, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago
Megan Dyer (she/her) works to create a collaborative and safe space with all her clients. She works with individuals and groups utilizing an integrative approach drawing from trauma informed, psychodynamic and strengths based techniques to promote recovery and healing.
Our Locations
We have several satellite locations in addition to our four main facilities.