When you are ready to seek the help you need, we are here for you.
We believe in equality and justice not only for the greater good, but specifically because our clients, students, providers and staff deserve to see themselves reflected in each other.
We bring together the right partners to support children, adults, couples and families across the lifespan. As researchers, educators and therapists, we work with our clients and Partner to See Change.
We are a premiere provider of two Master's-level programs — Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling: On-Campus Learning and Counseling: Online Learning — Postdoctoral Fellowships and Continuing Education opportunities.
Research
Through The Center for Applied Psychological and Family Studies at Northwestern University, we conduct innovative research based on the Scientist-Practitioner Model, an ongoing feedback loop where research improves practice and our clinical practice informs our research.
Through the Bette D. Harris Family & Child Clinic, we train the next generation of therapists and provide therapy services to children, couples & individuals regardless of the ability to pay.
In light of the current health and economic circumstances, we are waiving all fees for clients of the Clinic. With the very real economic consequences of the pandemic on families, we do not want there to be any cost barrier that prevents clients from seeking the mental healthcare they need.
Our ability to conduct and disseminate relationship-based behavioral health research, provide a world-class education for the future leaders of behavioral healthcare and serve children, adults, couples and families regardless of ability to pay, is made possible, in part, by gifts and grants from individuals, families and foundations. Your contribution helps us positively impact families and our overall population's whole health. The Family Institute is an independent, not-for-profit organization.