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.

Stephanie Bowman
Stephanie Bowman, Ph.D., J.D., M.A., LCPC
  • Affiliate Therapist
Types of Therapy:
CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Humanistic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Northbrook
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…
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Miranda Parries counselor
Miranda Parries, Ph.D., LCPC
  • Associate Program Director, Counseling Program
  • Core Faculty, Counseling Program
  • Clinical Lecturer
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT-informed, Discernment Counseling, Humanistic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston

As an experienced counselor, Dr. Parries is dedicated to working collaboratively with her clients to bring about positive change in their lives.

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CJ Hilliard headshot
CJ Hilliard, Psy.D.
  • Postdoctoral Clinical Scholar Fellow
Types of Therapy:
Humanistic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy

CJ Hilliard, Psy.D. (he/him) is a postdoctoral clinical scholar fellow at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. He earned his Psy.D. and M.A. in clinical psychology from Adler University, and a B.A. in psychology from Ohio University. Prior to The Family Institute, Dr.

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Sophie Lau
Sophie Lau, M.S.
  • 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…
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William P. Russell
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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Carol Donnelly therapist
Carol M. Donnelly, Ph.D., LCP
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist
  • Affiliate Faculty, Northwestern Psychology Department
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Emotion Focused Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy

Dr. Donnelly provides a safe, supportive space through empathetic attunement, enabling co-exploration into known, unknown and sometimes fearful terrain.

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Our Locations

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