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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.

  • MBT Fellow
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Meditation, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Chris Akel is trained in a variety of 3rd wave theories including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and the Unified Protocol. Prior to his time at The Family Institute, Mr.

  • Staff 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 Professional Counselor. She believes that present concerns are rooted in patterns that began in the past.

  • Adult Psychiatrist
Types of Therapy:
Psychiatric Evaluation
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston, Northbrook
Dr. Renee Luburic is a board-certified psychiatrist in adult psychiatry. She completed an adult psychiatry residency at the University of Washington School of Medicine and a geriatric psychiatry fellowship at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
  • 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.

  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy, Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RODBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Premarital Counseling, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Humanistic Therapy, Family Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), DBT-informed, Couple Therapy, CBT-informed
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Paichence (she/her) takes a trauma informed approach to treatment, being mindful of an individual's past experiences, as well as their social, psychological, and physical needs.

  • Director of Risk Management
  • Clinical Lecturer
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, Family Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston, Northbrook

Dr. Friedman's clinical practice includes existential and humanistic approaches to psychotherapy.

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