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About Us
The Branch Family Institute, Inc.
was founded by Brenda T. Thompson,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with
more than 40 years of clinical experience.
The practice was established in order to
provide culturally-relevant services to
individuals, families, and communities
impacted by the injustices of poverty and
racism.
Our program uses a streng
The Branch Family Institute, Inc.
was founded by Brenda T. Thompson,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with
more than 40 years of clinical experience.
The practice was established in order to
provide culturally-relevant services to
individuals, families, and communities
impacted by the injustices of poverty and
racism.
Our program uses a strength
based approach in order to empower
individuals and communities to
overcome oppression. The center believes
in a systematic approach to address client
concerns.
Who We Are
The Branch Family Institute was developed in order to provide individual, family and group counseling services to low-income families who might not otherwise be serviced by the larger community.
WE have three core programs which include:
- Counseling
- Clinical Training
- Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange services
Our Patient Promise
We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
Sliding Fee Discount Program
THE BRANCH FAMILY INSTITUTE OFFERS A SLIDING FEE DISCOUNT PROGRAM FOR COUNSELING SERVICES WHERE WE SERVE ALL CLIENTS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY.
For more information please contact Steven at 773-238-1100, or complete the application listed below and email to sthompson@embranch.org
Our Services
Counseling
The Branch Family Institutes clinical services are provided by qualified professionals with a minimum of a master's degree in social work, psychology and other related fields. Counseling services were designed to help individuals and families overcome issues related to parenting, marital stress, family violence, issues related to sexual orientation, grief and loss, and women's issues.
Specific services include:
Individual
Marital/Couples
Family
Group
Case Consultation
Crisis Intervention
Clinical Supervision
After the Storm
The Branch Family Institute offers Supervised Visitation and Safe
Exchange services for visiting parents and their children. Visits take place in a home-like environment where there are age-appropriate games, toys, and books for entertainment. Program participants require a court order which may be suggested by their attorney, judge, or the individual interested in services.
Clinical Training
Branch provides clinical training to Master's level interns studying in the field of social work, psychologist, marriage and family therapist and counseling. Branch works with following schools: Loyola University Chicago, Denver University, Roosevelt University, North Park University, Capella University, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Adler University, Chicago State University and Governor's State University.
Clinical Coordinator
Asiwome Bonuedie
What's App
+233 54 492 8212
Branch In Ghana provides:
Individual, family and couples counseling in addition to weekly groups
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