Ackerman Institute for the Family
Ellen Fader has been a dedicated psychotherapist since 1998, operating a full-time private practice focused on individuals, couples, and families. Current roles include clinical affiliate with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and family therapist at the Ackerman Institute's Center for Families and Health, which addresses the impact of illness on families. Ellen previously served as a director of mental health programs at Safe Horizon, Inc., assisting individuals affected by the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and has extensive experience treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. Ellen Fader holds a Master of Social Work from Fordham University, earned between 1993 and 1998.
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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.