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.

tamara faulkner therapist chicago
Tamara Faulkner, LCSW, CADC
  • Therapist
  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, Diagnostic Assessment, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Premarital Counseling, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Northbrook

As a dual-careerist, Ms. Faulkner comes to therapy with an appreciation for the benefits and consequences of life as we live it. She works collaboratively with clients to identify strengths and goals using behavioral, cognitive, emotional and spiritual modalities.

Meet Tamara
jayne kinsman therapist chicago
Jayne Kinsman, LMFT
  • Director of Couples Services
  • Therapist
  • MSMFT Program Teaching Faculty
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Integrative Systemic Therapy, Meditation, Premarital Counseling, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston
Ms. Kinsman is a clinical member and Approved Supervisor of The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). She is also a member of The Family Institute's Alumni Advisory Board and the former elected chief of staff (2015-2016). 
Meet Jayne
Linda Rubinowitz
Linda Rubinowitz, Ph.D., LCP, LMFT
  • Senior Therapist
  • Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychology
Types of Therapy:
Couple Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston
Dr. Rubinowitz is the former director of Northwestern University's Master of Marriage and Family Therapy program for a decade and spent six years as the director of the Postdoctoral Fellowship at The Family Institute at Northwestern University.
Meet Linda
Juan Pablo Zapata
Juan Pablo Zapata, Ph.D.
  • 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.

Meet Juan Pablo
lisa godfrey
Lisa Godfrey, Ph.D.
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Diagnostic Assessment
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Dr. Lisa Godfrey (she/her/hers) received her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Cincinnati. She completed her APA-accredited internship at LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans.

Meet Lisa
Emily Klear
Emily C. Klear, LMFT
  • Director of Adult Psychotherapy Services
Types of Therapy:
Couple Therapy, Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago
Emily Klear, M.S., LMFT, (she/her) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Director of Adult Psychotherapy Services. Ms. Klear works couples and adult individuals, specializing in difficult transitions to parenthood, dual-income couples and work-related issues.
Meet Emily
Our Locations

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