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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.

  • Postdoctoral Fellow
  • AAMFT Supervisor Candidate
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Discernment Counseling, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Premarital Counseling
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Dr. Jamie Blalock (she/her) graduated with her Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Science, specializing in couple and family therapy and quantitative research methods from The Ohio State University. Dr.

  • Staff Therapist
  • Community Program Supervisor
  • Associate Director, Post Graduate Fellowship Program
Types of Therapy:
Couple Therapy, Discernment Counseling, Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Premarital Counseling
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston

Lesley Fisher (she/her) is passionate about working with families and couples facing medical challenges and/or developmental disabilities.

  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT-informed, Diagnostic Assessment, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Integrative Systemic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Pam Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who completed undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois and earned a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychological Counseling from Chicago State University. Ms.

  • Therapist
  • Transitions to Parenthood Program
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Premarital Counseling, Psychodynamic Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy
Sharday Love is a therapist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Before joining The Family Institute, Ms. Love spent four years at a group private practice, using a multiculturally sensitive approach to create a welcoming space; she worked with individuals and couples from diverse…
  • 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.

  • Therapist
  • Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT-informed, DBT-informed, Humanistic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston
Catherine Matteson (she/her) has over ten years of experience in social work collaborating with clients of all different ages and cultural backgrounds. Ms. Matteson is a relational therapist who is interested in the intersections of identity, mental health, trauma and methods of coping.

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