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.

caroline callahan
Caroline Callahan, M.S., LMFT
  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RODBT)
Locations:
Teletherapy

Caroline Callahan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and is currently a Staff Therapist in the Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies program at The Family Institute at Northwestern University.

Meet Caroline
daniela Vidal therapist
Daniela Vidal, M.S.W., LCSW
  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago
Daniela Vidal 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. Vidal has worked in medical and private practice settings,…
Meet Daniela
jennifer vanboxel therapist
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.

Meet Jennifer
Cheryl Rampage
Cheryl Rampage, Ph.D.
  • Senior Academic and Clinical Advisor
  • Clinical Associate Professor
Types of Therapy:
Couple Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Dr. Rampage is an engaged, active therapist with more than three decades of experience treating individuals, couples and families.

Meet Cheryl
Leigh Monahan
Leigh Monahan, Ph.D.
  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston
Dr. Monahan is passionate about helping children, adolescents, young adults, and families to empower themselves and to gain concrete skills for achieving optimal social, emotional, behavioral, and academic success. She takes a holistic approach to working with clients, and she values partnering…
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Kristina S. Brown headshot
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
Meet Kristina

Our Locations

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