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.

Nancy Burgoyne
Nancy Burgoyne, Ph.D., ABPP
  • Chief Clinical Officer
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago
Nancy Burgoyne, Ph.D., (she/her) is the chief clinical officer at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and a family therapist who abides by the scientist-practitioner model. She has more than 30 years of experience providing direct service to…
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Relational therapist Catherine Matteson
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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therapist pam baldinelli
Pam Baldinelli, M.A., LCPC
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, DBT-informed, Emotion Focused Therapy, Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy

Pam Baldinelli has focused her practice on working with depression, anxiety, self-harming behaviors, life transitions and identity issues. She has extensive training in both CBT and DBT and incorporates these treatment models into her work with clients.

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psychiatrist michelle gavin
Michelle Gavin, M.D.
  • Adult Psychiatrist
  • Clinical Affiliate
Types of Therapy:
Medication Management, Psychiatric Evaluation
Locations:
Teletherapy, Northbrook

Dr. Michelle Gavin is a board certified psychiatrist who specializes in the outpatient treatment of mood and anxiety disorders. She is a graduate of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and received her training in adult Psychiatry at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

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Jack Egan, M.A., B.S.W.
  • Mindfulness and Behavior Therapies Post Graduate Fellow
  • DBT Therapist Fellow
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), DBT-informed, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Humanistic Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Sex Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Jack Egan, M.A. (he/him) has an orientation that is rooted in an open and empathetic therapeutic relationship. Jack believes creating a space for deeply human acceptance is the cornerstone for all lasting change.

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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.

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Our Locations

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