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About Us

The FVI Mission

Fox Valley Institute was founded in 2001 by Dr. Laura Bokar.  As the sole therapist, Dr. Bokar met with people every day that had a growing desire for more deeply satisfying lives, families and careers. As her passion for helping individuals understand and conquer life’s challenges grew, so did the company.


Today, Fox Valley Institute is comprised of thirty-five and growing professional and dedicated individuals offering individual, children, adolescent, marriage, family and group counseling services.  Our simple and straightforward philosophy is centered around you. Since everyone is unique, we start by listening. We want to get to know you, your situation, your family and anything else that may be relevant. We then begin to work with you to set manageable, realistic goals.


In order to better serve you, our team continually enhances our education to learn about and indulge in the best and latest available solutions. This innovative commitment allows us to tailor to our clients’ specific needs.  As experienced, licensed and professional therapists, our goal is to help you resolve your challenges.

The care you receive

We understand that everyone faces difficult challenges in their life. By choosing Fox Valley Institute, you have made the first step in alleviating these challenges. We will work with you to help you progress through this personal journey and set realistic goals to help you along the way.


While our team is always here to support you, overcoming your challenges does require a very active effort on your part. In order to be most successful, you need to work on things you talk about with your therapist during scheduled sessions and at home.

Reaching your goals can sometimes include experiencing uncomfortable feelings because therapy requires discussing unpleasant aspects of your life. In order to be successful, you must understand that it is necessary to talk about these feelings. Our therapists are very understanding and nonjudgmental and will help guide you through this process.


With sensitivity and compassion in a confidential setting, we will help individuals, couples and families find a resolution to a wide range of personal concerns and psychological challenges.

Request Your Appointment

Meet the rest of our talented team

Visit our staff page and easily find a therapist that aligns with your unique needs and preferences.

Get in touch

As experienced, licensed and professional therapists, our goal is to help you resolve your challenges.  Our door is always open to help you through any crisis.

  • Where to find us

    Our office is located at 640 N River Rd #108

    Naperville, IL 60563

  • What to expect

    We understand that making this type of request is often a difficult step, so we will do our best to guide you through the process.


    Your contact will be handled by one of our Client Care Specialists. Once we connect with you, we will ask you for some information. Questions may include:


    How can we help?

    What is your availability for an appointment time?

    What is your health insurance?


    Once your appointment is scheduled, you will be sent an email confirmation with new client paperwork.

  • How to contact us

    Call us at 630-718-0717 ext. 240 or email us at clientcare@fvinstitute.com.

Home Contact

What our patients say about us

When you call us

We understand that making this type of phone call is a difficult step, so we will do our best to guide you through the process.

Your call will be answered by one of our Client Care Specialists. If, by chance, you receive our voicemail, please leave a message and we will call you back promptly. Once we connect with you, we will ask you for some information.

Questions may include:

  • How can we help?
  • What is your availability for an appointment time?
  • Will you be using your health insurance?

Once your appointment is scheduled, you will be sent an email confirmation. Due to the confidentiality of your appointment, we do not provide reminder calls.

When you arrive

When arriving at our office, please check in using the kiosk sign-in system.



  • Select either "New Client" or “Existing Client”
  • Select your therapist
  • Select your time
  • Click “check in”
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