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.

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Stefan Vasic, Ph.D., LPC
  • Core Faculty, Counseling Program
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston
Stefan Vasic, Ph.D, LPC (he/him) balances a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to initiate change with a psychodynamic perspective to help understand the basis of recurring patterns in client's lives. His top priority is attuning to client's needs in session to understand what is most helpful to…
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Yvette Gonzalez
Yvette Gonzalez, Ph.D.
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Types of Therapy:
Neuropsychological Assessments for Children & Adolescents, Neuropsychological Testing
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago
Dr. Gonzalez has worked with children and adolescents for more than 20 years. She specializes in neuropsychological assessments and has a special interest in working with young children and their parents. Dr. Gonzalez recognizes the importance parents have in their children’s lives, and works…
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Michael Goldstone
Michael Goldstone, LCSW
  • Staff Therapist
  • Associate Director, Emerging Adults
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT-informed, Humanistic Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy
Mr. Goldstone is a full-time therapist at The Family Institute and provides treatment to individuals. In treatment, Mr. Goldstone systematically helps his clients gauge their individualized needs and provide techniques to best help them adjust. He offers a mindfully eclectic approach, where he…
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Leon Abbey
Leon I. Abbey, M.A., LCPC
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, EMDR Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Leon Abbey, M.A., LCPC is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Trauma Professional with over four years of experience in community mental health. Mr.

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Michelle Gavin, M.D.
  • 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.

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CJ Hilliard, Psy.D.
  • Postdoctoral Clinical Scholar Fellow
Types of Therapy:
Humanistic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy

CJ Hilliard, Psy.D. (he/him) is a postdoctoral clinical scholar fellow at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. He earned his Psy.D. and M.A. in clinical psychology from Adler University, and a B.A. in psychology from Ohio University. Prior to The Family Institute, Dr.

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Our Locations

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