Moving Families Forward

Leaders for over 60 years in family therapy treatment and training.

Helping Families Thrive

Founded in 1960, 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. The Institute serves families from all walks of life at all stages of family life.

We offer clinical services and professional training both online and in-person at our New York City office.

This 30-week introductory course is for those who wish to learn about family systems theory and technique. This course provides the foundation for more advanced training in family therapy. Learn more…

This 30-week course offers the opportunity for hands-on supervision. Trainees participate as part of a consultation team that evaluates and plans treatment. Learn more…

This program includes Foundations of Family Therapy and Live Clinical Supervision taken in the same year. The Dual Program is the fastest way to become eligible for our Clinical Externship. Learn more…

A rigorous 2 year clinical and supervisory experience for trainees interested in attaining broad-based expertise in relational family therapy as it applies to couples and families. We offer a day program and an evening program. Learn more…

Workshops

Workshops

Ackerman’s online workshops are interactive, easy to attend, and provide top-tier training from innovative and diverse leaders in the field of family and couple therapy.

Agencies and Organizations

For Agencies and Organizations

We offer trainings for mental health professionals in agencies, clinics, private group practices, schools, hospitals, and community-based organizations.

  • Core Curriculum Training Program Information Session | Apr. 11
    • April 11, 2024
      6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Join us Thursday, April 11 for a Q&A session with Ackerman Director of Training, Dr. Marlene F. Watson. This interactive online discussion will answer current and prospective trainee questions about the Ackerman Institute's Core Curriculum Training Program. We invite you to bring your questions about Ackerman's training program and the field of couple and family therapy.

  • Sex Therapy Training Program Information Session | Apr. 25
    • April 25, 2024
      6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Join us Wednesday, April 25 for a Q&A session with Ackerman Director of Training, Dr. Marlene F. Watson. This interactive online discussion will answer current and prospective trainee questions about the Ackerman Institute's Sex Therapy Training Program. We invite you to bring your questions about Ackerman's training program and the field of sex therapy.

Created in 1992, Ackerman Institute’s Social Work & Diversity Program has trained more than 100 therapists of color. The program is partnered with with the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, the NYU Silver School of Social Work and the Columbia School of Social Work.

Graduates of the program are working locally and nationally in community agencies, hospitals and academic institutions.