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.

Emily Perepa Therapist
Emily Perepa, LCSW, ICST
  • 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.

Meet Emily
therapist jonathan sutton
Jonathan Sutton, Ph.D.
  • Director of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies Program
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Diagnostic Assessment, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Locations:
Teletherapy

Dr. Sutton began his psychotherapy training at The Family Institute and is very pleased to return. During his doctoral training at Northwestern University, he received specialized training in CBT for both anxiety disorders and depression.

Meet Jonathan
child psychiatrist Smita Gautam
Smita Gautam, M.D.
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Types of Therapy:
Diagnostic Assessment, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Medication Management, Psychiatric Evaluation
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Dr. Gautam is a Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. She completed her child/adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Meet Smita
Jenny White
Jenny White, M.S.W., LCSW
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT-informed, Family Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Jenny is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois and her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Hope College.

Meet Jenny
CBT therapist Jocelyn McDonnell
Jocelyn McDonnell, M.A., LCPC, NCC
  • Therapist
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Team
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT-informed, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT-informed, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago
Ms. McDonnell (she/her) earned her Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. With a passion for a working therapeutic alliance that helps clients feel empowered, she completed her Master of Arts in Counseling at The Family Institute at Northwestern…
Meet Jocelyn
Therapist Mairin Wilkie
Mairin Wilkie, LCSW
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT-informed, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Northbrook
Mairin Wilkie is a licensed clinical social worker with over ten years’ experience treating a variety of clients from different backgrounds. She enjoys working with adolescents and adults ages 14 and up.
Meet Mairin
Our Locations

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