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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Daniela Vidal, M.S.W., LCSW

Staff Therapist

Types of Therapy:

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

Locations:

Teletherapy, Chicago

Daniela Vidal is a bilingual (Spanish-English) therapist who is passionate about partnering with adults of all backgrounds struggling with anxiety-based and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Prior to joining The Family Institute, Ms.

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Ethan Cantor, M.A.

Postgraduate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Fellow

Types of Therapy:

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

Locations:

Teletherapy, Chicago, Northbrook

Ethan Cantor, M.A. (he/him) is all about helping clients grow using a holistic approach that covers both mental and physical health. He fosters awareness of both mental and physical health to help individuals achieve balance in their lives. Mr.

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Neil Venketramen, LMFT

Core Faculty, Marriage & Family Therapy Program
Clinical Lecturer of Psychology at Northwestern University
Therapist
Assistant Director of Clinical Training and Supervision On-Campus
Primary Branch: MSMFT On-Campus

Types of Therapy:

CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, Discernment Counseling, Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy

Locations:

Teletherapy, Evanston

Mr. Venketramen helps couples, individuals and families overcome a variety of conflicts related to finances, attachment styles, intimacy, addictions, family transitions, mood disorders, infidelity and discernment therapy.

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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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Megan Dyer, M.A., LCPC, NCC

Therapist

Types of Therapy:

Emotion Focused Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Meditation, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy

Locations:

Teletherapy, Chicago

Megan Dyer (she/her) works to create a collaborative and safe space with all her clients. She works with individuals and groups utilizing an integrative approach drawing from trauma informed, psychodynamic and strengths based techniques to promote recovery and healing.

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Erika Lawrence, Ph.D.

Director of Translational Science
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.

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