About
The Ackerman Institute for the Family is one of the premier institutions for family therapy and one of the best-known and most highly regarded training facilities for couple and family therapists in the United States. Founded in 1960, the institute has been a leader in the training of therapists and the delivery of family therapy for nearly 60 years. At the Ackerman Institute clinic, trained therapists help families and couples from all ethnic, economic, and religious backgrounds, serving families and couples of all sexual orientations and gender identities. The institute offers various training programs, including the Ackerman Core Training, which is a signature training path for relational excellence. They also deliver couple and family therapy services for families of all backgrounds, at all stages of life, and conduct clinical research projects and centers to respond to the changing needs of families.
Insurance & payment
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Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Family Therapy
Family therapy is a way of understanding and treating emotional problems and personal crises by working with the entire family rather than the individual.
Parent Support
The institute offers workshops led by family therapy experts to help parents and caregivers strengthen relationships and support their children's emotional well-being.
Parent Training
The institute provides training programs for parents and caregivers to help them develop skills and strategies to support their children's emotional well-being.
Clinical Training
The Ackerman Institute offers live clinical training, clinical fellowship, and other training programs for mental health professionals to develop their skills and knowledge in relational practice.
Research
The institute conducts clinical research projects and centers to respond to the changing needs of families and to advance the field of family therapy.