The institute for relational change.

Advancing mental
health care

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our integrated approach

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Improving mental health outcomes

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Advanced clinical training

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Accessible Mental Health Services

The Institute is dedicated to advancing systems-based family therapy

The Institute for Relational Change is dedicated to advancing systems-based family therapy as a pathway to stronger relationships, healthier communities, and more equitable access to mental health care. Guided by our mission to change the world one relationship at a time, we work at the intersection of clinical excellence, relational health, and community impact.

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What We Do

Advanced Clinical training

We provide comprehensive education and supervision in systemic family therapy, equipping Fellows (Master’s and post-Master’s clinicians) to excel in a wide range of clinical settings. Our curriculum emphasizes relational dynamics, contextual awareness, self-awareness and thoughtful, ethical practice.

Fellowship Programs

Accessible Mental Health Services

To address ongoing gaps in mental health access, we offer sliding-fee therapy for uninsured and underinsured individuals, couples, and families accross Pennsylvania. Fellows deliver high-quality services under expert supervision, ensuring clients receive care that is both relationally grounded and clinically sound.

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"When I imagine the future I’m striving to build, I see a world where connection is not an afterthought, but a way of life. "

DeMarquis Clarke, Ph.D., LMFT
Founder & CEO
Institute for Relational Change

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The Institute for Relational Change is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing therapy to underserved communities, and training the next generation of systemic, culturally responsive clinicians.