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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.

  • 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.

  • MBT Fellow
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Meditation, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Chris Akel is trained in a variety of 3rd wave theories including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and the Unified Protocol. Prior to his time at The Family Institute, Mr.

  • Interim Core Faculty, Counseling Program
  • Clinical Lecturer
Types of Therapy:
CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy

Donna Mahoney, Ph.D., has an extensive background involving teaching, clinical practice, supervision, presenting and mentoring. Her clinical work spans 30 years, focusing on anxiety disorders, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder and relational issues, involving couples and families. Dr.

  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT-informed, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy
Dr. Prusko (she/her) strives to provide a compassionate and empathic therapeutic relationship that allows for feeling safe enough to explore and to make sense, together, what may bring someone to therapy. While she practices from a psychodynamic perspective, she is skilled at delivering techniques…
  • Postdoctoral Clinical Fellow
Types of Therapy:
Couple Therapy, Diagnostic Assessment, Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Premarital Counseling, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Rev. Betsy Scott is a systemic therapist, trained in family systems’ theories, as well as advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy. She approaches therapy collaboratively and holistically.

  • Certified Reciprocal Addictions Counselor (CRADC)
  • National Certified Counselor (NCC)
  • Certified Trauma Trained Professional (CTTP)
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Discernment Counseling, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois, Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan & Wisconsin, and a Certified Reciprocal Alcohol & Other Drug counselor (CRADC), as well as a Certified Trauma Trained Professional ( CTTP), Felicia Finley’s goal is to create a…

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