Therapists & Locations

Our therapists are notable for their high quality academic backgrounds, professionalism and lifelong commitment to advancing their skills. Our treatment is empirically informed, theoretically grounded and culturally responsive. Behind each clinician is our team of more than 110 clinicians allowing for ongoing information sharing, consultation and effective referrals at four Chicagoland locations.

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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Chorong Lee, Ph.D., AMFT

Postdoctoral Clinical Scholar Fellow

Types of Therapy:

Couple Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Relational Cultural Therapy

Locations:

Teletherapy, Evanston

Chorong Lee, Ph.D., AMFT (she/her) is a systemic therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families across diverse life stages. She has trained at the Florida State University Center for Couple and Family Therapy and the FSU Multidisciplinary Center, providing therapy to young children…

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Connor Callahan, M.S., LMFT

Core Faculty, Marriage and Family Therapy Program
Clinical Lecturer of Psychology at Northwestern University
Primary Branch: MSMFT On-Campus
Therapist

Types of Therapy:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Family Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Narrative Therapy

Locations:

Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Connor Callahan, M.S., LMFT (he/him) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT Core Faculty Member, and Doctoral Candidate at the University of Minnesota in the Department of Family Studies specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy.

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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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Chris Akel, LCSW

Staff Therapist

Types of Therapy:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy

Locations:

Teletherapy, Chicago

Chris Akel, LCSW (he/him) is trained in a variety of theoretical modalities including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and psychodynamic theories of change. Prior to his time at The Family Institute, Mr. Akel worked on the Case Management team of a residential…

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Danya Soto Foster, Ph.D.

Postdoctoral Clinical Scholar Fellow

Types of Therapy:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Family Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy

Locations:

Teletherapy, Evanston

Danya Soto Foster, Ph.D. (she/her) is a school psychologist who grew up in Mexico City and moved to the Chicago suburbs during her high school years. Dr. Foster deeply values her family, spirituality, and forming meaningful connections with others.

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Elizabeth Mika, M.A., LCPC

Therapist

Types of Therapy:

Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy

Locations:

Teletherapy

Elizabeth Mika has spent over 30 years working with diverse populations of all ages and cultural backgrounds in private practice, as well as in community mental health, inpatient and college settings.

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