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.

daniela van pelt therapist
Daniela Van Pelt, M.S.W., LCSW
  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Daniela Van Pelt is a bilingual (Spanish-English) therapist who is passionate about partnering with adults of all backgrounds struggling with anxiety-based and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Prior to joining The Family Institute, Ms.

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William P. Russell
William P. Russell, LCSW, LMFT, BCD
  • Director of Faculty, Marriage and Family Therapy Program
  • Clinical Associate Professor of Psychology at Northwestern University
  • Senior Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Integrative Systemic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston, Westchester
For over 40 years, Mr. Russell (he/him) has practiced systemic psychotherapy, developed and administered mental health service programs, and trained and supervised therapists. He has worked in academic institutions, community agencies, a private practice, a therapeutic school and the Veterans…
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Jen Rafacz
Jen Rafacz, Ph.D., CST
  • Associate Director, Sexuality
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist
  • AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
  • Clinical Lecturer
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Premarital Counseling, Sex Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago
Dr. Rafacz works with an array of individual and couple concerns. Their specialty area is sex therapy, but other common areas of treatment, for couples specifically, include addressing: desire concerns, sexual discrepancies, conflict, infidelity, nonmonogamy/polyamory and communication problems…
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Jay Lebow
Jay Lebow, Ph.D., ABPP, LCP, LMFT
  • Senior Scholar and Senior Therapist
  • Clinical Professor
Types of Therapy:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston
Dr. Lebow is the editor of the journal Family Process, the editor of the Encyclopedia of Couple and Family Therapy and the author or editor of 13 professional books. He is also the former president of the Academy of Couple and Family Psychology and former board member of three entities — the…
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James DelGenio therapist
James DelGenio, LCPC
  • 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.

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Psychiatrist Dr. Renee Lubric
Renee Luburic, M.D.
  • Adult Psychiatrist
Types of Therapy:
Psychiatric Evaluation
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston, Northbrook
Dr. Renee Luburic is a board-certified psychiatrist in adult psychiatry. She completed an adult psychiatry residency at the University of Washington School of Medicine and a geriatric psychiatry fellowship at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
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Our Locations

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