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.

Relational therapist Catherine Matteson
Catherine Matteson, LCSW, CADC
  • Therapist
  • Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT-informed, DBT-informed, Humanistic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston
Catherine Matteson (she/her) has over ten years of experience in social work collaborating with clients of all different ages and cultural backgrounds. Ms. Matteson is a relational therapist who is interested in the intersections of identity, mental health, trauma and methods of coping.
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jennifer vanboxel therapist
Jennifer White VanBoxel, LMFT, Ph.D.
  • Core Faculty, MSMFT Program
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Clinical Lecturer of Psychology at Northwestern University
  • Primary Branch: MSMFT On-Campus
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Discernment Counseling, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Premarital Counseling
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Jennifer VanBoxel, LMFT. Ph.D. (she/her) is a systemic therapist with advanced training in evidence-based models, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) trauma therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), and Prepare/Enrich Premarital Therapy.

Meet Jennifer
couples therapist Lisa Gordon
Lisa Gordon, Ph.D., ABPP
  • Director, Postdoctoral Fellowship
  • Coordinator, Psychiatry Residents Program
  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, DBT-informed
Locations:
Teletherapy, Northbrook

Dr. Lisa Gordon is a seasoned clinician who specializes in treating anxiety and mood disorders, couple distress and the bidirectional relationships among these entities.

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Chicago Therapist Brenna Moore
Brenna Moore, Psy.D.
  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Couple Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Premarital Counseling, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston
Dr. Brenna Moore is a staff therapist at The Family Institute. She has a particular interest in helping clients better understand their emotional worlds, strengthen communication, and develop more secure, fulfilling relationships. Dr. Moore works especially well with clients seeking an insight-…
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Chicago therapist Stacey Austin
Stacey Austin, Psy.D., PMH-C, I/ECMH-C
  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy
Stacey Austin, Psy.D. (she/her) received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Child and Adolescent Psychology. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Erikson Institute's Center for Children and Families. Her background is working with infants, children, families,…
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Meg Boucher, MS
Meg Boucher, M.S.
  • Postgraduate Fellow
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Discernment Counseling, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Premarital Counseling
Locations:
Teletherapy
I am deeply invested in creating and maintaining a collaborative and constant environment, and consider it a privilege to be a soft place to land during your journey.
Meet Meg

Our Locations

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