President & Owner

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Dr. Tiffany Abrego, PhD, LP is a licensed psychologist and the President and Owner of Thriving Families, a multidisciplinary practice dedicated to supporting individuals and families across the lifespan. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders—including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and learning disabilities—as well as mood disorders, trauma-related conditions, anxiety, and personality disorders.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Abrego is deeply committed to education and training. She holds an appointment as Associate Professor in the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program at Wayne State University, where she mentors and trains the next generation of psychologists. For over a decade, she has also served as a professor in both the Pediatrics and Psychiatry departments at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, where she remains actively involved in developmental pediatrics education.

Dr. Abrego has a special interest in pediatric weight management and brings a compassionate, evidence-based approach to supporting children and families facing complex developmental and health-related challenges.

In addition, Dr. Abrego is committed to working in the Detroit community and served as the Executive Director of Behavioral Health at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan for 3 years, and developed a multidisciplinary behavioral health training program that provides embedded mental health services within each club.

Outside of her professional roles, Dr. Abrego enjoys cooking, strength training, and attending stand-up comedy shows.

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Dr. Molly Cory, PhD, LP is a licensed psychologist at Thriving Families’ new Ypsilanti location. She specializes in comprehensive psychological assessment across neurodevelopmental, mood, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders as well as individual and family therapy for children and teens. Dr. Molly is integrative in her clinical practice, emphasizing strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches within the lens of interlocking systems that influence a child’s ability to thrive. To this end, she particularly enjoys intervening beyond the scope of the therapy room and evidence-based interventions that involve a child’s support network, such as trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT).

Dr. Molly is passionate about both training future clinicians and centering community in her work. She completed her doctoral training in Chicago at DePaul University, where she worked in primarily school and community settings with an emphasis on youth mentoring. Her shared background at Boys & Girls Club with Dr. Abrego further cemented her dedication to providing high quality services to families that are both accessible and affordable. Dr. Molly looks forward to partnering with local organizations for extended impact and utilizing her skills in program development and evaluation to offer tailored, innovative groups and workshops.

Outside of her professional roles, Dr. Molly is an avid fan of time spent in nature, thrifting, breakfast foods, word games, and Lions football.

Doctoral Student

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Rebecca is a clinical psychology PhD student who provides therapy and psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. She has experience supporting young people with neurodevelopmental concerns, depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. In clinical assessment, she specializes in evaluations for learning challenges, ADHD, autism, and mood or behavioral concerns, aiming to give families clear, meaningful answers and a practical path forward.

Rebecca is completing her PhD at Wayne State University, where she teaches undergraduate psychology courses and conducts research on child development and emotional functioning. She also provides clinical services at both the University Center for the Child and Family at the University of Michigan and the Wayne State University Psychology Clinic.

Doctoral Student

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Sabrina is completing her PhD at Wayne State University and provides both psychological assessment and therapy for Thriving Families.

Doctoral Student

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Emma is completing her PhD at Wayne State University and provides psychological assessment for Thriving Families.

Scheduling Coordinator

Born in Dover, New Hampshire, I’ve built my life around service, community, and a love of adventure. I’ve served in a variety of leadership roles—including President and Community Services Director with the Jaycees, coaching a girls’ soccer team, and heading Christian Education—all of which deepened my commitment to helping children and strengthening community connections. One of my favorite adventures was spending three unforgettable weeks sailing on a tall ship in Europe, where I learned a lot about teamwork, resilience, and the importance of not falling overboard. I now work as an Administrative Assistant and take pride in having completed 24 of New Hampshire’s 48 4,000-foot mountains—an accomplishment that still means a great deal to me. I’m a lifelong animal lover, a proud mom to one son (who happens to be Dr. Abrego’s partner), and an aunt to a wonderful niece and nephew. I studied General Science in college and graduated from culinary school, reflecting my curiosity and passion for learning.