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.

Nikki Lively
Nikki Lively, M.A., LCSW
  • Clinical Director, Transitions to Parenthood Program
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Couple Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago
Ms. Lively is a certified Emotionally Focused couples Therapist ​and Supervisor (EFT), ​Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International and ​trained in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Her main area of expertise is supporting women, men,…
Meet Nikki
Lesley Fisher
Lesley Fisher, M.S., LMFT
  • 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.

Meet Lesley
Mudita Rastogi
Mudita Rastogi, Ph.D., LMFT
  • Department Chair, Marriage & Family Therapy Program
  • McCormick Tribune Chair in Marriage & Family Therapy
  • Clinical Professor, Department of Psychology, Northwestern University
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Diagnostic Assessment, Discernment Counseling, Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Premarital Counseling, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston
Dr. Rastogi’s (she/her) clinical work is focused on improving couple communication, helping clients strengthen their relationships, function better, and live more meaningfully. Sometimes this also involves helping clients move on from dysfunctional relationships toward healthier options.
Meet Mudita
Daniel Wilsea sports therapist
Daniel E. Wilsea, M.A., LCPC, NCC, CCMHC, CMPC
  • Therapist
  • Mental Performance Consultant
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Diagnostic Assessment, Humanistic Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies
Locations:
Teletherapy, Northbrook

Daniel E. Wilsea has worked with children adolescents, and adults in the New York and Chicago areas. Mr. Wilsea’s clinical experiences include in-patient, long-term care and out-patient settings.

Meet Daniel
CBT therapist Vill Nikiforov
Velizar Nikiforov, M.A., LCPC
  • 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.

Meet Velizar
Shveta Kumaria
Shveta Kumaria, Ph.D., LCSW
  • Therapist
  • Associate Researcher
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Humanistic Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston

Dr. Kumaria has many years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings including hospitals, community clinics and in private practice. She has worked in India and in the USA and is comfortable working with clients from diverse walks of life.

Meet Shveta
Our Locations

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