Ackerman Institute for the Family
Amy Rushfirth, LCSW, is an accomplished psychotherapist currently practicing since August 2020 and serving as Manager of Evidence Based Practice at Women In Need, Inc. since May 2019. With extensive experience in clinical supervision, training development, and implementation of evidence-based practices, Amy has played a pivotal role in advancing agency-wide initiatives, particularly in Trauma Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing. Previous roles include Clinical Specialist and Therapist at various organizations, with a focus on individual and family therapy, crisis interventions, and promoting racial equity in mental health practices. Amy's educational background includes a Master's Degree in Social Work from Hunter College and a Bachelor of Arts in Women's Studies from The George Washington University.
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Ackerman Institute for the Family
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. The Ackerman Institute’s mission is to provide: • Innovative couple and family therapy services through its on-site Clinic (licensed by the State of New York Office of Mental Health). • State-of-the-art training programs for mental health and other professionals on-site, in community settings and internationally. • Cutting-edge research initiatives that focus on the development of new treatment models and training techniques. Through this dynamic interaction of treatment, training and research, Ackerman helps families, serves mental health care professionals and brings innovative perspectives to a broad array of community service agencies and other health care facilities.