Gainesville Family Institute Learn More Contact Us Welcome to the Gainesville Family Institute. GFI is a private counseling practice located in Gainesville, Florida. GFI has been providing individual, couples and family therapy, training and supervision since 1983. Learn about our associates below Herb Steier, Ph.D., LMFT Dr. Gina Early, Ph.D., LMFT Caroline Chance Earls, Ed.S., … Continue reading About Us