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.

Daniel Lopez
Daniel Lopez, M.S.W., LCSW
  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, Family Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Mr. Lopez specializes in trauma and has been certified in ARC (Attachment, Self-Regulation & Competency) since 2013. Including ARC, which is an evidence-based framework for therapy using a trauma-informed perspective, Mr.

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Ethan Husbands, LCPC
  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Northbrook

Ethan Husbands, NCC (he/him) specializes in working with Anxiety disorders, including OCD, social anxiety, panic and agoraphobia, phobias, depressive disorders and PTSD.

Meet Ethan
Carol Donnelly therapist
Carol M. Donnelly, Ph.D., LCP
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist
  • Affiliate Faculty, Northwestern Psychology Department
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Emotion Focused Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy

Dr. Donnelly provides a safe, supportive space through empathetic attunement, enabling co-exploration into known, unknown and sometimes fearful terrain.

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Daniel Wilsea sports therapist
Daniel E. Wilsea, LCPC, NCC, CCMHC, CMPC
  • Therapist
  • Mental Performance Consultant
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Diagnostic Assessment
Locations:
Teletherapy, Northbrook

As a Child, Adolescent, and Family Team member, Daniel provides an integrated approach, utilizing clinical, sport, performance, and exercise psychology.

Meet Daniel
CBT therapist Vill Nikiforov
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
Mudita Rastogi
Mudita Rastogi, Ph.D., LMFT
  • Affiliate Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Diagnostic Assessment, Discernment Counseling, Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Premarital Counseling, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston
Dr. Rastogi’s (she/her) clinical work is focused on improving couple communication, helping clients strengthen their relationships, function better, and live more meaningfully. Sometimes this also involves helping clients move on from dysfunctional relationships toward healthier options.
Meet Mudita

Our Locations

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