Therapists & Locations

Our therapists are notable for their high quality academic backgrounds, professionalism and lifelong commitment to advancing their skills. Our treatment is empirically informed, theoretically grounded and culturally responsive. Behind each clinician is our team of more than 110 clinicians allowing for ongoing information sharing, consultation and effective referrals at four Chicagoland locations.

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.

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Yael Dror, Psy.D.

Postdoctoral Clinical Scholar Fellow

Types of Therapy:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, Diagnostic Assessment, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Narrative Therapy

Locations:

Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Yael Dror, Psy.D. (she/her) is a postdoctoral clinical fellow at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Dr. Dror earned both her Psy.D. and M.A. in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School, and a B.A.

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Michael Goldstone, LCSW

Staff Therapist
Associate Director, Emerging Adults

Types of Therapy:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT-informed, Humanistic Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy

Locations:

Teletherapy

Mr. Goldstone is a full-time therapist at The Family Institute and provides treatment to individuals. In treatment, Mr. Goldstone systematically helps his clients gauge their individualized needs and provide techniques to best help them adjust. He offers a mindfully eclectic approach, where he…

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William P. Russell, LCSW, LMFT, BCD

Director of Faculty, Marriage and Family Therapy Program
Clinical Professor of Psychology at Northwestern University
Senior Therapist, The Family Institute

Types of Therapy:

Integrative Systemic Therapy

Locations:

Teletherapy, Evanston

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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Kristina S. Brown, Ph.D., LMFT

Department Chair, Marriage & Family Therapy

Types of Therapy:

Couple Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Premarital Counseling

Locations:

Teletherapy, Evanston

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Felicia Finley, LCPC

Certified Reciprocal Addictions Counselor (CRADC)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Certified Trauma Trained Professional (CTTP)

Types of Therapy:

Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Discernment Counseling, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy

Locations:

Teletherapy, Chicago

Felicia Finley, LCPC (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois, Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan & Wisconsin, and a Certified Reciprocal Alcohol & Other Drug counselor (CRADC), as well as a Certified Trauma Trained Professional ( CTTP).

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Jennifer White VanBoxel, LMFT, Ph.D.

Core Faculty, MSMFT Program
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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.

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