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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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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Kate Collison, Ph.D.

Clinical Research Psychologist
Affiliate Faculty, Counseling Program
Clinical Lecturer, Department of Psychology

Types of Therapy:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

Locations:

Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Dr. Kate Collison is a licensed clinical psychologist and research faculty member at The Family Institute. She treats individual adults for a wide range of clinical problems and psychosocial stressors, including anxiety, depression, OCD, substance use, and transition to parenthood. Dr.

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James DelGenio, LCPC

Senior Therapist

Types of Therapy:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, Diagnostic Assessment, Discernment Counseling, Family Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Premarital Counseling

Locations:

Teletherapy

Mr. Delgenio, LCPC is the former vice president of Adult Services at Pillars Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center. There he provided direct service as well as managed 12 treatment programs and 50 staff.

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Catherine Matteson, LCSW, CADC

Therapist
Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor

Types of Therapy:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT-informed, DBT-informed, Humanistic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy

Locations:

Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Catherine Matteson (she/her) has over ten years of experience in social work collaborating with clients of all different ages and cultural backgrounds. Ms. Matteson is a relational therapist who is interested in the intersections of identity, mental health, trauma and methods of coping.

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Velizar Nikiforov, M.A., LCPC

Therapist
Coordinator, Cognitive Behavioral Therapies Program

Types of Therapy:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

Locations:

Teletherapy

Mr. Nikiforov is a staff therapist at the Family Institute.

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Smita Gautam, M.D.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Clinical Affiliate

Types of Therapy:

Diagnostic Assessment, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Medication Management, Psychiatric Evaluation

Locations:

Teletherapy, Chicago

Dr. Gautam is a Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. She completed her child/adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

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