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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.

  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, Diagnostic Assessment, Discernment Counseling, Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Family Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Premarital Counseling, Psychodynamic Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy, Sex Therapy
Locations:
Chicago

With more than 25 years of experience in clinical social work, therapy, and coaching, Reem K. Cutinello, MSW, LCSW, brings extensive clinical expertise, authenticity, and a genuine passion for helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges and foster meaningful growth.

  • Core Faculty, Marriage and Family Therapy Program
  • Clinical Lecturer of Psychology at Northwestern University
  • Primary Branch: MSMFT On-Campus
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Family Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Narrative Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Connor Callahan, M.S., LMFT (he/him) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT Core Faculty Member, and Doctoral Candidate at the University of Minnesota in the Department of Family Studies specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy.

  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, EMDR Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Leon Abbey, M.A., LCPC is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Trauma Professional with over four years of experience in community mental health. Mr.

  • Director of Risk Management
  • Clinical Lecturer
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, Family Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston, Northbrook

Dr. Friedman's clinical practice includes existential and humanistic approaches to psychotherapy.

  • Affiliate Therapist
Types of Therapy:
CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Humanistic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy
Stephanie Bowman (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She believes that present concerns are rooted in patterns that began in the past. Stephanie understands that a secure and trusting relationship between the counselor and client can facilitate an emotionally healing experience…
  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Emotion Focused Therapy, Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy
Sophie Lau, M.S. (she/her) is a pre-licensed mental health clinician and Staff Therapist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Pepperdine University and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern…

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