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The Family Institute at Northwestern University is a leader in relationship-based behavioral health We like to say we define family how you define family.

The Family Institute at Northwestern University (www.family-institute.org) is committed to strengthening and healing families, couples and individuals from all walks of life through clinical service, neuropsychological assessment testing, education and research. An affiliate of Northwestern University, The Family Institute is a relationally based mental health system of care governed by its own independent Board of Directors and responsible for its own funding. The Institute offers a wide range of high quality mental health counseling at four locations (Northbrook, Evanston, Westchester, Downtown Chicago) through our staff practice and our free Bette D. Harris Family and Child Clinic, where we are committed to serving at-risk, under-resourced communities. The Family Institute also operates two nationally-renowned graduate programs in marriage and family therapy and counseling psychology in affiliation with Northwestern University, and conducts cutting-edge research projects that lead to a better understanding and treatment of mental health issues.

03/20/2026

Spring is finally here, bringing a sense of fresh perspective and a shift in rhythm.

A change in light, in energy, and in how we move through our days.

Here’s a reminder to step outside, take a breath, and enjoy the beauty around you!

How are you planning to enjoy the season? ☀️

03/19/2026

Join us for a special evening with Vienna Pharaon, LMFT, and Nancy Burgoyne, Ph.D., ABPP 🌸

In Session with The Family Institute brings together two of the field’s leading voices in relationship and family therapy for a thoughtful, engaging conversation.

From exploring how early family dynamics shape adult relationships to drawing on decades of clinical expertise, this is a rare opportunity to hear from both.

Whether you’re looking to gain new perspective or simply be part of a meaningful discussion, we would love to have you with us!

📅 Thursday, May 7th | 5–7 p.m.
📍 The Arts Club Chicago
🎟️ Register here: https://www.family-institute.org/in-session

03/18/2026

Spring break often means less structure and more time on social media for teens.

As Benjamin Rosen, Ph.D., LCP shares, it’s not just how much time teens spend online that matters. What they’re seeing and how they’re engaging with it can have a real impact on their mental health.

These small, practical tips are designed to help support more balanced, healthy social media use during the break and beyond.

Which of these tips might you try with your teen over spring break?

Read the full article here:
https://www.family-institute.org/behavioral-health-resources/helping-your-teen-navigate-social-media-use-over-spring-break

03/11/2026

Tickets are selling quickly!

Join us on Thursday, May 7 from 5–7 PM for In Session with The Family Institute: A Conversation with Vienna Pharaon, LMFT.

Vienna Pharaon, LMFT—licensed therapist, bestselling author of The Origins of You, and nationally recognized mental health educator—will join Nancy Burgoyne, Ph.D., Chief Clinical Officer at The Family Institute at Northwestern University, for a thoughtful conversation about how our family experiences shape identity, relationships, and healing.

Following the program, guests will enjoy an open bar, appetizers, and time to connect with our community.

🎟 Tickets are $100 and going fast. Reserve yours today.

🎟️Tickets & details: https://www.family-institute.org/in-session

All proceeds support The Bette D. Harris Family & Child Clinic, which provides free therapy to more than 1,200 people each year. Many thanks to our Event Sponsor, .

03/06/2026

Are you a parent or caregiver who wants help apologizing to your child?

If so, we'd like to invite you to consider our online research study, Exploring the Benefits of Parental Apologies to Their Children.

Click here for a brief overview of what participation involves.
https://bit.ly/4cqLJIo

03/01/2026

This Women’s History Month, The Family Institute proudly honors women everywhere who are leading change in their families and communities.

Inspired by this year’s theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” we celebrate the strength, compassion, and resilience women bring to the world each and every day. Through their courage, vision, and care, women help lay the foundation for lasting well-being and stronger generations to come.

Meaningful, sustainable change begins with connection — and women have long been at the heart of nurturing growth, fostering resilience, and building communities rooted in empathy and hope.

This month, we honor the impact of women past and present, and we celebrate the future they continue to shape with determination, leadership, and heart.

02/27/2026

In this Tip of the Month, Jocelyn Nelson, LCPC shares practical guidance to help you nurture and strengthen your most important relationships. From reflecting on how you show up to taking meaningful action, this short guide provides simple, actionable steps to create deeper, more balanced connections.

📌 Click the link to read the full article and start putting these steps into practice. https://bit.ly/4l5Ts18

02/25/2026

✨ Secure Your Ticket ✨

This spring, we invite you to join us for In Session with The Family Institute: A Conversation with Vienna Pharaon, taking place on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the Arts Club of Chicago.

Join Vienna Pharaon—licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, bestselling author of The Origins of You, and nationally recognized mental health educator—in conversation with Nancy Burgoyne, Ph.D., ABPP, Chief Clinical Officer at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Together, they'll explore how family experiences shape identity, relationships, and healing, followed by an opportunity to connect with our community over an open bar and appetizers.

In Session is designed to spark reflection, inspire dialogue, and bring people together around conversations that matter. All proceeds from this event support our Bette D. Harris Family & Child Clinic, which provides free mental and behavioral health therapy to individuals, couples, and families who otherwise could not afford care.

Thank you to our Event Sponsor, . We hope you'll consider joining us for this meaningful evening on Thursday, May 7!

🎟️Tickets & details: https://bit.ly/45MhxU1

02/10/2026

Intensity in a relationship can feel like deep love, but it isn’t always healthy. In the latest article, All-Consuming Love or Control? How Narcissistic Relationship Dynamics Masquerade as Love, Dr. Melissa Prusko explores how narcissistic dynamics can present themselves as devotion, making them difficult to recognize. The article offers insight into subtle indicators that can help distinguish genuine connection from control.

📄 Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3Mqganv

02/06/2026

The Family Institute at Northwestern University is pleased to invite you to our spring event: In Session with The Family Institute: A Conversation with Vienna Pharaon.

Vienna Pharaon, proud alumna of The Family Institute, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, national bestselling author of The Origins of You, top podcast host, and the creator of on Instagram, where she reaches millions of people worldwide each month with accessible guidance on healing origin wounds. She is one of New York City's most sought-after relationship therapists and the founder of Mindful Marriage and Family Therapy.

Dr. Nancy Burgoyne, our Chief Clinical Officer, will guide a compelling conversation with Vienna on how family dynamics shape identity, relationships, and behavior.

📍 The Arts Club of Chicago
🎟️ Tickets & details: https://www.family-institute.org/in-session

Thank You to Our Event Sponsor Make It Better Foundation. We look forward to gathering as a community for this special event.

02/01/2026

Honoring Black History Month means celebrating strength, resilience, sacrifice and leadership of Black Americans in every space—both past and present. We recognize the ongoing impact of racism, trauma, and systemic disparities on mental health. We are committed to relationship-based, culturally responsive behavioral health services so individuals and families can heal and thrive.

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618 Library Place
Evanston, IL
60201

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Monday	8:30am - 8pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 8pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 8pm
Thursday	8:30am - 8pm
Friday	8:30am - 6pm
Saturday	8:30am - 4pm

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+18477334300

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https://www.family-institute.org/request-appointment

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Established in 1969, The Family Institute at Northwestern University is committed to strengthening and healing individuals, children and adolescents, couples and families through clinical service, education and research. 2019 marks The Family Institute’s 50th year of offering high quality mental health counseling, facilitated through a team of more than 70 clinicians practicing in four different Chicagoland locations: Chicago, Evanston, Northbrook and Westchester. Also committed to serving at-risk, under resourced communities, The Family Institute offers affordable care through the Bette D. Harris Family and Child Clinic.

The Family Institute conducts cutting-edge research to better understand mental health issues and treatment, operating two nationally-renowned graduate programs at Northwestern University in Counseling Psychology, and Marriage and Family Therapy.

For more information, visit www.family-institute.org.