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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.

  • Core Faculty, Marriage & Family Therapy Program
  • Clinical Lecturer
  • Senior Therapist
  • Primary Branch: MSMFT On-Campus
Types of Therapy:
Couple Therapy, Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy
  • Madigan Family Clinical Research Postdoctoral Fellow
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, Diagnostic Assessment, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Interpersonal Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Dr. Pankhuri Aggarwal is the Madigan Family Clinical Research Postdoctoral Fellow at The Family Institute. Dr.

  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Integrative Systemic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy

Ms. Hayden works with individuals, couples and families. Her areas of interest include working through the impact of trauma in all its forms as well as grief, loss and life transitions.

  • Founder, Anxiety and Panic Treatment Program
  • Principal Investigator, Anxiety and Panic Research Program
Types of Therapy:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Diagnostic Assessment, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Humanistic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston

Dr. Zinbarg has been specializing in the treatment and study of anxiety, panic and depression since 1989. He has trained with several luminaries in the field including David H. Barlow and Edna Foa.

  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Meditation, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Emma Meyerhoff received her Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from The University of Chicago and is a staff therapist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. With a particular interest in DBT and ACT, Ms.

  • 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.

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