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Welcome to the Chicago Chapter of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science
What is ACBS?
The Association for Contextual Behavioral Science is an international community of scholars, researchers, educators, practitioners, and others, dedicated to the alleviation of human suffering and the advancement of human well-being through research and practice grounded in contextual behavioral science.
Who We Are
ACBS Chicago
Welcome to the Chicago Chapter of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science. We are a group of practitioners located in the greater Chicago area who are committed to education, community, and dissemination of information related to evidence-based practices grounded in contextual-behavioral science.
Get involved
Workshops & Events
Consultation Groups
Consultation Groups
Our annual workshops have covered topics like case conceptualization, neurodivergency, trauma, working with children, and more.
This year's virtual spring conference will take place on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Consultation Groups
Consultation Groups
Consultation Groups
Over the years, therapists from the community have supported each other through bi-weekly peer consultation and book clubs. If you’re interested in starting or joining a group, please reach out!
Meet Ups
Consultation Groups
Meet Ups
Approximately twice per year, we host a meetup for anyone interested in learning more about ACBS, ACT, RFT, or the community. Let us know if you’re interested or if you have any ideas for an ACBS Chicago social event!
Contact Us
We would love to connect!
We welcome questions, feedback, requests, and opportunities for expanding the Chicagoland ACBS community.
ACBS Chicago
Meet the board
Pam Katz, President
Kat Johnson, Vice President
Kat Johnson, Vice President
Pam Katz (she/her), LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working in private practice at Pam Katz Counseling, PLLC. She has served as the President on the ACBS Chicago Chapter Board since 2022, and as treasurer 2019-2022.
Kat Johnson, Vice President
Kat Johnson, Vice President
Kat Johnson, Vice President
Kat Johnson (she/her), LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working in private practice. She has served as the Vice President on the ACBS Chicago Chapter Board since 2024.
Jamie Cooper, Secretary
Kat Johnson, Vice President
Jamie Cooper, Secretary
Jamie Cooper (she/her), PsyD, LCP, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist working in private practice at Pathways Psychology Services. She has served as the secretary on the ACBS Chicago Chapter Board since 2021.
Tim Lo, treasurer
Deanna Tuttle, Student Representative
Jamie Cooper, Secretary
Timothy Lo (he/him), LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working in private practice at Chicago Therapy Group. He has served as Treasurer on the ACBS Chicago Chapter Board since 2022.
Ginny Nikiforos, Member at Large
Deanna Tuttle, Student Representative
Deanna Tuttle, Student Representative
Ginny Nikiforos (she/her), LCSW, BCBA, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Certified Behavior Analyst working in private practice at Guiding Behavior Counseling, PLLC. She has served as member-at-large since 2022.
Deanna Tuttle, Student Representative
Deanna Tuttle, Student Representative
Deanna Tuttle, Student Representative
Deanna Tuttle (she/her), MS, is a current PsyD Candidate at Roosevelt University with experience in adult health psychology. She has been a part of the ACBS Chicago Board since 2023.