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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 Scholar Fellow
Types of Therapy:
Couple Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Premarital Counseling
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston

Amanda Kaplan, M.S., AMFT, A.B.D.

  • Clinical Research Psychologist
  • Affiliate Faculty, Counseling Program
  • Clinical Lecturer, Department of Psychology
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Dr. Kate Collison is a licensed clinical psychologist and research faculty member at The Family Institute. She treats individual adults for a wide range of clinical problems and psychosocial stressors, including anxiety, depression, OCD, substance use, and transition to parenthood. Dr.

  • Senior Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, Diagnostic Assessment, Discernment Counseling, Family Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Premarital Counseling
Locations:
Teletherapy

Mr. Delgenio, LCPC is the former vice president of Adult Services at Pillars Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center. There he provided direct service as well as managed 12 treatment programs and 50 staff.

  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, Family Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Mr. Lopez specializes in trauma and has been certified in ARC (Attachment, Self-Regulation & Competency) since 2013. Including ARC, which is an evidence-based framework for therapy using a trauma-informed perspective, Mr.

  • Adult Psychiatrist
  • Clinical Affiliate
Types of Therapy:
Medication Management, Psychiatric Evaluation
Locations:
Teletherapy, Northbrook

Dr. Michelle Gavin is a board certified psychiatrist who specializes in the outpatient treatment of mood and anxiety disorders. She is a graduate of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and received her training in adult Psychiatry at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Dr. Monahan is passionate about helping children, adolescents, young adults, and families to empower themselves and to gain concrete skills for achieving optimal social, emotional, behavioral, and academic success.

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