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.

Marcus D. Smith
Marcus D. Smith, Ph.D., LCPC
  • Affiliate Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston

Dr. Smith graduated from University of Maryland, College Park with a Bachelors in Psychology in 2009 and earned a masters in Clinical Counseling and doctorate in Counseling Education and Supervision from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

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Evanston Therapist Kate Collison
Kate Collison, Ph.D.
  • Clinical Research Psychologist
  • Affiliate Faculty, Counseling Program
  • Clinical Lecturer, Department of Psychology
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Dr. Kate Collison is a licensed clinical psychologist and research faculty member at The Family Institute. She treats individual adults for a wide range of clinical problems and psychosocial stressors, including anxiety, depression, OCD, substance use, and transition to parenthood. Dr.

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James Drake
James Drake, LCPC
  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Emotion Focused Therapy, Family Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston

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child psychiatrist Smita Gautam
Smita Gautam, M.D.
  • 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.

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Relational therapist Catherine Matteson
Catherine Matteson, LCSW, CADC
  • Therapist
  • Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT-informed, DBT-informed, Humanistic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston
Catherine Matteson (she/her) has over ten years of experience in social work collaborating with clients of all different ages and cultural backgrounds. Ms. Matteson is a relational therapist who is interested in the intersections of identity, mental health, trauma and methods of coping.
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Leigh Monahan
Leigh Monahan, Ph.D.
  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston
Dr. Monahan is passionate about helping children, adolescents, young adults, and families to empower themselves and to gain concrete skills for achieving optimal social, emotional, behavioral, and academic success. She takes a holistic approach to working with clients, and she values partnering…
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Our Locations

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