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.

William P. Russell
William P. Russell, LCSW, LMFT, BCD
  • 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…
Meet William
puja shah
Puja Shah, M.A., LCPC
  • Director of the Bette D. Harris Clinic & Community Programs
Types of Therapy:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston

Ms. Shah strives to create a safe and collaborative therapeutic environment that is client centered. She has extensive training and experience with Cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and providing trauma-informed care.

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heidi hayden therapist chicago
Heidi J. Hayden, M.A., LCPC
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Integrative Systemic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy

Ms. Hayden works with individuals, couples and families. Her areas of interest include working through the impact of trauma in all its forms as well as grief, loss and life transitions.

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art therapy Amber Przybla
Amber Przybyla, LCPC, ATR-BC
  • Therapist
  • Art Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Integrative Systemic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston, Northbrook
Amber Przybyla is an Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Masters of Arts in Counseling: Art Therapy at Adler University. She has experience working with children, adolescents and teens who experienced anxiety, depression, neurodevelopmental disorders, barriers to…
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Lauren Miller
Lauren E. Miller, MSc, A.M., LSW
  • 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.

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Mark Driscoll
Mark W. Driscoll, Ph.D.
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Northwestern University
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist
  • Coordinator of Adult DBT and Research Services
  • Mindfulness and Behavior Therapies Program
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RODBT)
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago
Dr. Driscoll’s (he/him) clinical practice at The Family Institute focuses on helping adults and couples with emotion regulation difficulties build lives that are meaningful, vital and worth living. He has extensive training and experience using numerous evidence-based therapies, including cognitive…
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Our Locations

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