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.
- Staff Therapist
- Associate Director, Emerging Adults
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT-informed, Humanistic Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy
Mr. Goldstone is a full-time therapist at The Family Institute and provides treatment to individuals. In treatment, Mr. Goldstone systematically helps his clients gauge their individualized needs and provide techniques to best help them adjust. He offers a mindfully eclectic approach, where he…
- Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago
Chris Akel, LCSW (he/him) is trained in a variety of theoretical modalities including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and psychodynamic theories of change. Prior to his time at The Family Institute, Mr. Akel worked on the Case Management team of a residential…
- Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy
Elizabeth Mika has spent over 30 years working with diverse populations of all ages and cultural backgrounds in private practice, as well as in community mental health, inpatient and college settings.
- Senior Therapist
- Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychology
Types of Therapy:
Couple Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston
Dr. Rubinowitz is the former director of Northwestern University's Master of Marriage and Family Therapy program for a decade and spent six years as the director of the Postdoctoral Fellowship at The Family Institute at Northwestern University.
- 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.
- Clinical Lecturer
- Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies
Locations:
Teletherapy, Northbrook
Dr. Aaron Cohn’s clinical work focuses on neurodiverse couples, especially couples in which at least one partner has ADHD or ADD. Other areas of focus include: LGBTQIA+ couples and individuals, people in creative, academic, or highly technical professions, people in relationships involving…
Our Locations
We have several satellite locations in addition to our four main facilities.