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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Erika Lawrence, Ph.D.
  • Director of Translational Science at The Family Institute
  • Research Professor of Psychology at Northwestern University
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Premarital Counseling, Sex Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston, Northbrook

Dr. Erika Lawrence is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been working with couples and individuals for 30 years. She is also the Director of Translational Science at The Family Institute at Northwestern University, and a Research Professor in the Department of Psychology at NU.

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Mili Kuriakose
Mili Kuriakose, M.A., LPC
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Couple Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Mili Kuriakose earned their Bachelors of Art in India from Ashoka University where they served as a research assistant on various topics like the impact of Domestic Violence on developing children, and the resilience of families from lower economic backgrounds in Delhi and Mumbai.

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CJ Hilliard, Psy.D.
  • Postdoctoral Clinical Scholar Fellow
Types of Therapy:
Humanistic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy

CJ Hilliard, Psy.D. (he/him) is a postdoctoral clinical scholar fellow at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. He earned his Psy.D. and M.A. in clinical psychology from Adler University, and a B.A. in psychology from Ohio University. Prior to The Family Institute, Dr.

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Psychiatrist Dr. Renee Lubric
Renee Luburic, M.D.
  • Adult Psychiatrist
  • Clinical Affiliate
Types of Therapy:
Psychiatric Evaluation
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston, Northbrook
Dr. Renee Luburic is a board-certified psychiatrist in adult psychiatry. She completed an adult psychiatry residency at the University of Washington School of Medicine and a geriatric psychiatry fellowship at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
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Guanyu Wang, LMHC
  • Postdoctoral Clinical Scholar Fellow
Types of Therapy:
CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston

Guanyu Wang, LMHC (she/her) is a Postdoctoral Clinical Scholar Fellow at The Family Institute at Northwestern University and a Ph.D. candidate in the Family Social Science program, Couple and Family Therapy track, at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

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Jamie Fleury, M.A., LPC
Jamie Fleury, M.A., LPC
  • Postgraduate Fellow
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston
I believe healing happens through relationships—with ourselves, with those we love, and within the larger systems that shape our lives. Our earliest relationships often influence how we experience connection, conflict, vulnerability, and belonging, but they do not have to define our future. I…
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Our Locations

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