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.

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
Dr. Anthony Chambers couples therapist
Anthony Chambers, Ph.D., ABPP
  • Chief Academic Officer
  • Director, Center for Applied Psychological and Family Studies
  • Clinical Professor of Psychology
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, Discernment Counseling, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston

Anthony Chambers, Ph.D., ABPP, is the chief academic officer and a Board Certified Couple and Family Psychologist on staff at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Dr.

Meet Anthony
therapist aaron cohn
Aaron Cohn, Ph.D., LMFT
  • Clinical Lecturer
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston
Dr. Aaron Cohn’s clinical work focuses on neurodiverse couples, especially couples in which at least one partner has ADHD or ADD. Other areas of focus include: LGBTQIA+ couples and individuals, people in creative, academic, or highly technical professions, people in relationships involving…
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heidi hayden therapist chicago
Heidi J. Hayden, M.A., LCPC
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Integrative Systemic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy

Ms. Hayden works with individuals, couples and families. Her areas of interest include working through the impact of trauma in all its forms as well as grief, loss and life transitions.

Meet Heidi
Emma Meyerhoff therapist
Emma Meyerhoff, LCSW, CADC
  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Meditation, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Emma Meyerhoff received her Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from The University of Chicago and is a staff therapist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. With a particular interest in DBT and ACT, Ms.

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Rebecca Coopersmith therapist
Rebecca Coopersmith, LCSW, CSE
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Certified Sexuality Educator
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Discernment Counseling, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Premarital Counseling, Psychodynamic Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Northbrook

Rebecca has a master's degree in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis and is a licensed clinical social worker. She has worked with a variety of different clients in a community mental health setting and enjoys working with couples.

Meet Rebecca
Our Locations

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