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Free Multilingual Therapy Helps 1,200 Kids Cope with Trauma

5/7/2026

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The Family Institute at Northwestern’s Family & Child Clinic provides free therapy to over 1,200 children and families.
The clinic offers therapy in English, Spanish and Mandarin via in-person sessions and telehealth.
Therapist Danny Lopez creates nonjudgmental spaces and teaches deep breathing and mindfulness to manage distress.
The institute’s approach builds resilience, includes safety planning, and supports patients coping with trauma from wars and gun violence during Mental Health Awareness Month.

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Story summary

The Family Institute at Northwestern’s Family & Child Clinic provides free therapy to over 1,200 children and families.
The clinic offers therapy in English, Spanish and Mandarin via in-person sessions and telehealth.
Therapist Danny Lopez creates nonjudgmental spaces and teaches deep breathing and mindfulness to manage distress.
The institute’s approach builds resilience, includes safety planning, and supports patients coping with trauma from wars and gun violence during Mental Health Awareness Month.