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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 (Bilingual)
Types of Therapy:
CBT-informed, DBT-informed, Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RODBT)
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Juliana Lockwood is a dedicated therapist with extensive training from The Family Institute in a Family Systems perspective. Lockwood previously worked as a therapist in a children's outpatient center at Community Counseling Centers of Chicago (C4).

  • Therapist
  • Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies Program
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, Family Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy

Karla Hargrove brings a diverse background of education and life experiences into her healing work as a trauma-centered psychotherapist. She received a M.A. in Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and is an IL Certified Domestic Violence Advocate.

  • 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.
  • MBT Fellow
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Meditation, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Couple Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Chris Akel, M.S.W. (he/him) 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.

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist
  • Coordinator of Adult DBT and Research Services
  • Mindfulness and Behavior Therapies Program
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RODBT)
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago
Dr. Driscoll’s (he/him) clinical practice at The Family Institute focuses on helping adults and couples with emotion regulation difficulties build lives that are meaningful, vital and worth living. He has extensive training and experience using numerous evidence-based therapies, including cognitive…
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Types of Therapy:
Neuropsychological Assessments for Children & Adolescents, Neuropsychological Testing
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Dr. Gonzalez has worked with children and adolescents for more than 20 years. She specializes in neuropsychological assessments and has a special interest in working with young children and their parents. Dr.

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