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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.

  • Chief Academic Officer
  • Director, Center for Applied Psychological and Family Studies
  • Clinical Professor of Psychology
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, Discernment Counseling, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston

Anthony Chambers, Ph.D., ABPP, is the chief academic officer and a Board Certified Couple and Family Psychologist on staff at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Dr.

  • Therapist
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Team
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston, Northbrook

Dr. Horvitz received her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Child and Adolescent Studies. Her background is working with children, teens, families and parents. She has also worked with adult clients regarding emerging adulthood stress and new parent concerns.

  • Core Faculty, Counseling Program
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, Diagnostic Assessment, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Premarital Counseling, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston

Dr. Livorsi has over fifteen years of experience, with much of her career focusing on the clinical needs of children, adolescents and their families.

  • Affiliate Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Couple Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy
For over four decades, Mr. Breunlin has practiced individual, couple and family therapy. He has served as a consultant for Cook County Hospital's Departments of Pediatrics and Family Practice for 12 years, in addition to providing consultation to mental health centers, special education…
  • Director of Translational Science at The Family Institute
  • Research Professor of Psychology at Northwestern University
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Premarital Counseling, Sex Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston, Northbrook

Dr. Erika Lawrence is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been working with couples and individuals for 30 years. She is also the Director of Translational Science at The Family Institute at Northwestern University, and a Research Professor in the Department of Psychology at NU.

  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Couple Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Mili Kuriakose earned their Bachelors of Art in India from Ashoka University where they served as a research assistant on various topics like the impact of Domestic Violence on developing children, and the resilience of families from lower economic backgrounds in Delhi and Mumbai.

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