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.

psychiatrist michelle gavin
Michelle Gavin, M.D.
  • Adult Psychiatrist
  • Clinical Affiliate
Types of Therapy:
Medication Management, Psychiatric Evaluation
Locations:
Teletherapy, Northbrook

Dr. Michelle Gavin is a board certified psychiatrist who specializes in the outpatient treatment of mood and anxiety disorders. She is a graduate of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and received her training in adult Psychiatry at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

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Stefan Vasic, Ph.D., LPC
  • Core Faculty, Counseling Program
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston
Stefan Vasic, Ph.D, LPC (he/him) balances a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to initiate change with a psychodynamic perspective to help understand the basis of recurring patterns in client's lives. His top priority is attuning to client's needs in session to understand what is most helpful to…
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Greg Friedman
Greg Friedman, Ph.D., LCP
  • Director of Risk Management
  • Clinical Lecturer
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, Family Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston, Northbrook

Dr. Friedman's clinical practice includes existential and humanistic approaches to psychotherapy.

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Marcus D. Smith
Marcus D. Smith, Ph.D., LCPC
  • Staff Therapist
  • Counselor Educator
  • Clinical Supervisor
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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CBT therapist Jocelyn McDonnell Nelson
Jocelyn Nelson, LCPC
  • Therapist
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Team
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago
Ms. Nelson (she/her) earned her Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. With a passion for a working therapeutic alliance that helps clients feel empowered, she completed her Master of Arts in Counseling at The Family Institute at Northwestern…
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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.

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Our Locations

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