Ackerman Institute for the Family
Nathalie Carvalho, LMSW, is a dedicated psychotherapist specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, and various personal and relational issues at A Good Place Therapy since August 2022. Nathalie employs a range of therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness practices, to provide integrative psychotherapy services. Additionally, Nathalie serves as a Production Ombuds at Smith Street Stage, ensuring a safe reporting environment for production staff, and was a Lab Advisor at Action Lab for Social Justice, focusing on organizational efficiency. Previous roles include Behavioral Coach at LIFT, Inc., where Nathalie supported low-income parents, and various positions in the arts and administrative support, including acting credits on film and television. Nathalie holds a Master of Social Work from Columbia University and dual bachelor's degrees in Fine Arts from New York University and Theatre from the University of Southern California.
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.