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
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.
- Director of Translational Science at The Family Institute
- Research Professor of Psychology at Northwestern University
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 (Bilingual)
Juliana Lockwood is a dedicated therapist with extensive training from The Family Institute in a Family Systems perspective. Lockwood previously worked as a therapist in a children's outpatient center at Community Counseling Centers of Chicago (C4).
- Core Faculty, MSMFT Program
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- Clinical Lecturer of Psychology at Northwestern University
- Primary Branch: MSMFT On-Campus
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.
- Staff Therapist
- Associate Director, Emerging Adults
- Director of Faculty, Marriage and Family Therapy Program
- Clinical Professor of Psychology at Northwestern University
- Senior Therapist, The Family Institute
Our Locations
We have several satellite locations in addition to our four main facilities.