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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 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Founder, Anxiety and Panic Treatment Program
  • Principal Investigator, Anxiety and Panic Research Program
Types of Therapy:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Diagnostic Assessment, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Humanistic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston

Dr. Zinbarg has been specializing in the treatment and study of anxiety, panic and depression since 1989. He has trained with several luminaries in the field including David H. Barlow and Edna Foa.

  • Core Faculty, Counseling Program
  • Clinical Lecturer
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT-informed, Discernment Counseling, Humanistic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston

As an experienced counselor, Dr. Parries is dedicated to working collaboratively with her clients to bring about positive change in their lives. Through the use of solution focused and cognitive behavioral theories and techniques, she seeks to assist clients with their difficulties. Dr.

  • Therapist
  • Post-Graduate Fellow
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.

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