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.

Chika Ofodu
Chika Ofodu, Ph.D.
  • Postdoctoral Clinical Scholar Fellow
Types of Therapy:
Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston

Chika Ofodu, Ph.D. (she/her) is a postdoctoral clinical scholar fellow at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. She received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University, specializing in community mental health and LGBTQ+ psychology.

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Rich Gauthier
Rich Gauthier, M.A., LCSW
  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT-informed, DBT-informed, Humanistic Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies
Locations:
Teletherapy, Northbrook

Rich Gauthier works with individual adults using mindfulness, compassion, and values-based therapy approaches. He works collaboratively with clients to identify their important values and goals and encourages them to take steps to lead more fulfilling lives.

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Nikki Lively
Nikki Lively, M.A., LCSW
  • Clinical Director, Transitions to Parenthood Program
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Couple Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago
Ms. Lively is a certified Emotionally Focused couples Therapist ​and Supervisor (EFT), ​Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International and ​trained in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Her main area of expertise is supporting women, men,…
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daniela Vidal therapist
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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paula young therapist chicago
Paula Young, Ph.D.
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Diagnostic Assessment, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston
Dr. Young has worked as a therapist on several treatment studies funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, including: treatment of adolescent depression (TADS), cognitive therapy for the prevention of suicide attempts, prevention of recurrence in chronic depression, stress in MS, and…
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James DelGenio therapist
James DelGenio, LCPC
  • Senior Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, Diagnostic Assessment, Discernment Counseling, Family Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Premarital Counseling
Locations:
Teletherapy

Mr. Delgenio, LCPC is the former vice president of Adult Services at Pillars Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center. There he provided direct service as well as managed 12 treatment programs and 50 staff.

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Our Locations

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