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 family therapists in the United States. The Institute serves families from all walks of life at all stages of family life.

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Getting Started

All clinical inquiries are made by phone. Please review this informational page before contacting our Intake Department at: (212) 879–4900, ext. 2.

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Please leave a voicemail to schedule an initial phone consultation. During this consultation, we will verify treatment eligibility by asking about payment options, general therapy needs, and conduct a brief risk-screening.

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If you are eligible for therapy, all parties will begin the intake process. We will provide paperwork, verify your insurance, schedule an intake appointment, and a research appointment. After this process is complete you will be placed on our treatment waitlist.