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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Velizar Nikiforov, M.A., LCPC

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.

Meet Velizar

David E. Taussig, LCSW, LMFT

Consulting Faculty, Marriage & Family Therapy Program
Clinical Lecturer
Clinical Affiliate
Primary Branch: MSMFT On-Campus

Types of Therapy:

Couple Therapy, Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy

Locations:

Teletherapy

Meet David

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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Hayley C. Fivecoat, Ph.D., CP, ABPP

Clinical Research Psychologist

Types of Therapy:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Diagnostic Assessment, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Discernment Counseling, Interpersonal Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy, Sex Therapy

Locations:

Teletherapy, Evanston, Northbrook

Dr. Hayley Fivecoat is a licensed clinical psychologist who treats individuals and couples for a wide range of clinical problems and psychosocial stressors.

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Fangzhou Yu-Lewis, Ph.D., LCPC

Core Faculty, Counseling Program
Therapist

Types of Therapy:

Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, Family Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Premarital Counseling, Relational Cultural Therapy

Locations:

Teletherapy, Evanston

Dr. Fangzhou Yu-Lewis is a bilingual clinician, counselor, educator, scholar and first-generation immigrant. She teaches Psychotherapy Theories, Multicultural Counseling and Career Counseling graduate courses in the Counseling Program. Dr.

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Maru Torres-Gregory, J.D., Ph.D., LMFT

Clinical Affiliate
Teaching & Supervising Faculty, Marriage & Family Therapy Program

Types of Therapy:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Couple Therapy, Discernment Counseling, Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Premarital Counseling, Relational Cultural Therapy

Locations:

Teletherapy

Dr. Torres-Gregory has extensive experience working with couples, adults, young adults, adolescents and families.

Meet Maru