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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
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Team
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston, Northbrook

Dr. Horvitz received her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Child and Adolescent Studies. Her background is working with children, teens, families and parents. She has also worked with adult clients regarding emerging adulthood stress and new parent concerns.

  • Post-Graduate Fellow
Types of Therapy:
CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RODBT)
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Mingjia Chen (she/her) is a pre-licensed professional with a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University.

  • 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.

  • Postdoctoral Fellow
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT-informed, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy

Dr. Juan Pablo Zapata (he/him) is a Postdoctoral Fellow at The Family Institute at Northwestern University.

  • 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.

  • Director of the Bette D. Harris Clinic & Community Programs
Types of Therapy:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Relational Cultural Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston

Ms. Shah strives to create a safe and collaborative therapeutic environment that is client centered. She has extensive training and experience with Cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and providing trauma-informed care.

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