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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.

  • 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.

  • Therapist
  • Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies Program
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, DBT-informed, Diagnostic Assessment, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Meditation, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Kate Boudet co-facilitates multiple didactic skills groups in the DBT program. Ms.

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist
  • Affiliate Faculty, Northwestern Psychology Department
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Emotion Focused Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy

Dr. Donnelly provides a safe, supportive space through empathetic attunement, enabling co-exploration into known, unknown and sometimes fearful terrain.

  • Core Faculty, Counseling Program
  • Clinical Lecturer
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT-informed, Discernment Counseling, Humanistic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston

As an experienced counselor, Dr. Parries is dedicated to working collaboratively with her clients to bring about positive change in their lives. Through the use of solution focused and cognitive behavioral theories and techniques, she seeks to assist clients with their difficulties. Dr.

  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Family Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Emily Perepa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Daniela Van Pelt 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.

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