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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.

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
  • Clinical Affiliate
Types of Therapy:
Diagnostic Assessment, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Medication Management, Psychiatric Evaluation
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Dr. Gautam is a Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. She completed her child/adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

  • Adult Psychiatrist
  • Clinical Affiliate
Types of Therapy:
Medication Management, Psychiatric Evaluation
Locations:
Teletherapy, Northbrook

Dr. Michelle Gavin is a board certified psychiatrist who specializes in the outpatient treatment of mood and anxiety disorders. She is a graduate of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and received her training in adult Psychiatry at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Emotion Focused Therapy, Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy

Sophie Lau, M.S. (she/her) is a pre-licensed mental health clinician and Staff Therapist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University.

  • Director of Faculty, Marriage and Family Therapy Program
  • Clinical Professor of Psychology at Northwestern University
  • Senior Therapist, The Family Institute
Types of Therapy:
Integrative Systemic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston
For over 40 years, Mr. Russell (he/him) has practiced systemic psychotherapy, developed and administered mental health service programs, and trained and supervised therapists. He has worked in academic institutions, community agencies, a private practice, a therapeutic school and the Veterans…
  • 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.

  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, Family Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston

Lauren Miller (she/her) is a licensed social worker (LSW) and a client-centered, relational therapist who works with adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, and families.

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