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.

Grace Schmidt
Grace Schmidt, M.S.W., LCSW
  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT-informed, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT-informed, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Grace Schmidt (she/her) is a dedicated mental health clinician with a strong background in psychology and social work.

Meet Grace
Therapist Dawn Livorsi
Dawn Livorsi, D.S.W., LCSW
  • Core Faculty, Counseling Program
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, Diagnostic Assessment, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Premarital Counseling, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston

Dr. Livorsi has over fifteen years of experience, with much of her career focusing on the clinical needs of children, adolescents and their families. Having provided clinical leadership in a variety of therapeutic settings, including alternative school placements and residential programs, Dr.

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Chicago Therapist Brenna Moore
Brenna Moore, Psy.D.
  • Psychologist / Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Couple Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Premarital Counseling, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston
Dr. Brenna Moore is a clinical psychologist and staff therapist at The Family Institute. She also works as the research coordinator of the Couple Prevention Pilot Project, a research study assessing the quality of romantic relationships. The study also provides workshops to participants teaching…
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Ethan Cantor Therapist
Ethan Cantor, M.A.
  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT-informed, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Northbrook

Ethan Cantor, M.A. (he/him) is all about helping clients grow using a holistic approach that covers both mental and physical health. He fosters awareness of both mental and physical health to help individuals achieve balance in their lives. Mr.

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Michael Goldstone
Michael Goldstone, LCSW
  • 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…
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mindfulness therapist Karla Hargrove
Karla Hargrove, M.A., LCPC
  • Therapist
  • Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies Program
Types of Therapy:
Couple Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Humanistic Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy

Karla Hargrove, M.A., LCPC (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), trained through the Mindfulness-Based Professional Training Institute at UC San Diego.

Meet Karla

Our Locations

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