Family Genogram Maker

Finish the Session with Your Genogram + Finalized Case Report

Build a clinically accurate genogram while you talk with clients — with intelligent automation and built-in reporting, so you leave the session with documentation already done. Creately’s family genogram maker is a secure platform designed for real-time clinical workflows — without extra admin work.

Create a Family Genogram

Turn intake notes into genograms instantly

Paste notes and generate a ready-to-edit genogram with AI text-to-genogram.

Capture every dynamic accurately

Capture 71 clinically encoded relationship types with standardized notation.

Finish sessions with documentation done

Generate a clinical case file in PDF or DOCX — ready for filing or supervision.

Family Genogram Maker

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Why Choose Creately for Family Genograms

AI Text-to-Genogram (from intake notes)

Paste notes to generate a structured genogram draft—names, relationships, key dates, and clinical context.

McGoldrick/Gerson Notation Built In

Standard clinical symbols + 40+ auto-updating person shapes (deceased, pregnancy, transgender, combined) with no manual formatting.

71 Relationship Types for True Clinical Detail

Map biological, adoptive, foster, and step ties—plus dynamics like conflict, cutoff, fusion, and closeness with distinct visual encoding.

Therapy-Ready Templates (2-gen, 3-gen, couples, blended families)

Start from ready-made genogram layouts so you can build live without starting from scratch.

Field Packs (6 packs, 66+ fields)

Turn on only what you need—Family Therapy, Medical/Genetic, Culture/Migration and more—without cluttering the diagram.

Reports & Secure Sharing

Generate a ready-to-file case report (diagram, profiles, matrix, legend) and export PDF/DOCX with role-based access and encryption.

Visualize family structures, relationships, and patterns in minutes.

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BUILD

Designed for Live Clinical Workflow

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Build the genogram during the session and edit it in real time as the conversation unfolds.
Add relatives instantly and move faster through sessions by using quick actions for partners, children, parents, and siblings without breaking eye contact.
Maintain clinical accuracy automatically because every relationship follows McGoldrick/Gerson notation by default.
Convert intake notes into structure by pasting session notes and generating a clean genogram with AI text-to-genogram.
Never worry about saving because everything auto-saves in real time.
Work comfortably through long sessions with dark mode and a distraction-free interface built for clinical settings.

Screenshot of adding notes to a Family Genogram in Creately

COLLABORATE & SHARE

Collaborate Securely in Supervision and Case Review

Share safely — invite supervisors as Viewer, Editor, Moderator, or Owner with granular role-based permissions.
Let each collaborator focus their way — Health View and Dynamics View are per-user, so multiple professionals can analyze the same genogram differently at the same time.
Keep large families readable — automatic layout reduces crossing lines and clutter in multi-generational maps.
Protect confidential collaboration end-to-end — HIPAA-aligned workflows with encryption in transit and at rest.

VISUALIZE & ANALYZE

Capture Emotional Dynamics Correctly

Screenshot of Multiple Users Collaborating on a Family Genogram in Creately Workspace

Capture emotional and relational patterns with 71 clinically encoded relationship types.
Make family dynamics instantly recognizable with 30+ distinct visual markers.
Catch missing structure early — AI flags gaps like unconnected parents or missing sibling links, so you can correct them fast.
Reveal hereditary and cultural influences instantly by switching between Health and Culture views.

REPORTS & DOCUMENTATION

Turn Your Genogram into a Court-Ready Case File

Leave every session with a supervision-ready clinical case file that includes diagrams, profiles, and confidentiality statements.
Maintain consistent, defensible documentation across cases using 66+ structured clinical fields.
Keep supporting evidence organized and audit-ready by attaching records directly to individuals or relationships.
Ensure case readiness and reduce missing information with built-in documentation completeness tracking.

SECURITY & PRIVACY

Enterprise-Grade Protection for Your Most Sensitive Cases

Support HIPAA-compliant handling for protected health information with encryption in transit and at rest.
Meet enterprise security standards with SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022 certification, and GDPR readiness.
Control exactly who sees what with granular role-based permissions across workspaces.
Add safeguards for high-stakes matters with password-protected workspaces for sensitive legal or high-profile cases.

How to Use Creately’s Family Genogram Maker

1. Open a Family Genogram Template

Launch Creately and instantly get started with a professionally designed family genogram template. These templates are tailored for mental health assessments, medical history mapping, and family therapy contexts. Templates save time and give you a solid structure to build on. Creately’s family genogram maker also lets you open a blank canvas and start from scratch.

2. Add Symbols and Relationships

Use the built-in library of standardized genogram symbols for individuals, marriages, divorces, and emotional relationships. Drag and drop shapes, use the Plus Create feature, and connect them with specific genogram connectors to clearly show relationship dynamics.

3. Customize with Notes and Details

Enrich your genogram by adding labels, annotations, or clinical notes. Use sticky notes to capture observations, session notes, or insights. Apply color codes and grouping features to highlight emotional or behavioral patterns while keeping the diagram organized.

4. Collaborate in Real Time

Click the “Share” button to invite colleagues, supervisors, or other professionals. Work together on the same genogram with synced previews, in-app comments, and real-time edits to refine details and discuss cases.

Once your genogram is complete, attach supporting files like client documents or images for context. Save your work securely in the cloud and export it as a PDF, PNG, or shareable link for reports, therapy sessions, or presentations.

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Start Quickly with Customizable Family Genogram Templates

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Family Genogram Template (3 Generations)

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Family Genogram Template with Relationship Types

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Family Genogram Example

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Genogram with Health Issues

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Use Cases

Family Therapy

Capture emotional dynamics in real time and leave every session with documentation already complete.

Supervision & Case Review

Share read-only views or co-edit securely during supervision without version chaos.

Court & Case Management

Generate clean, structured PDF reports with confidentiality statements ready for filing.

Medical & Genetic Review

Activate Health View to instantly scan hereditary patterns across generations.

Research & Academic Work

Standardize structured family data and export clean datasets for analysis.

What Our Customers Say About Us

A Comprehensive Tool for Visual Collaboration and Diagramming

it is ease of collaborative diagramming and real-time editing. This allows teams to brainstorm, create, and refine diagrams together in a way that feels intuitive and seamless, regardless of location.

Juan Leonardo G

Efficient and User-Friendly Diagramming Tool

I love how easy it is to create and collaborate on diagrams with Creately. The real-time collaboration feature is incredibly helpful for team projects, and the extensive library of templates and shapes saves a lot of time

Aymen G

Creately provides best diagram structure.

Creately has proven to be an incredibly creative tool, enhancing the visual appeal of our company tasks significantly. Additionally, its pricing is highly competitive, offering great value for the features it provides.

Ruchika N

Great AI features

AI Modelling capability. It gives Prompt examples so user can learn how to create effective prompts

Karma A.

User friendly and visually appealing!!

The interface is easy to use. The look is aesthetically pleasing as well. Love the functionality.

Chrisoula

FAQs About the Family Genogram Software

How does AI-powered text-to-genogram work?

Paste intake notes or describe the family, and AI generates a ready-to-edit genogram in seconds. It extracts names, relationships, key dates, medical conditions, and cultural context, giving you a strong first draft that you can refine instantly.

Can I track therapy, medical, and legal information?

Yes. Activate domain-specific field packs to capture attachment styles, trauma history, health conditions, risk factors, legal details, or research data, and turn them off when not needed to keep your workspace clean.

How many people can a genogram handle?

Creately supports families with 200+ members and automatically arranges them into clear generational layouts, minimizing crossing lines without manual adjustments.

Can I use Creately during live therapy sessions?

Yes. You can add relatives with keyboard shortcuts, update relationships instantly, and rely on real-time auto-save so you can focus on the client, not the tool.

How accurate is the AI-generated genogram?

AI gives you a clinically consistent first draft by extracting relationships, key dates, medical context, and family details from your notes. You remain fully in control, and you can edit, adjust, or correct anything instantly during the session.

Does the clinical report include a confidentiality statement?

Yes. Generated case files include a built-in confidentiality statement along with the diagram, profiles, relationship matrix, AI observations, and symbol legend, ready for professional filing.

Can I export reports for court or supervision?

Yes. Export as PDF for court submission or formal filing, or download as DOCX to add session notes before finalizing documentation.

Can I share read-only access with supervisors or clients?

Yes. Role-based permissions allow you to share view-only access or collaborate securely during supervision and case review without exposing sensitive information broadly.

How do I correct AI output quickly during sessions?

Every element is fully editable. You can add, remove, relabel, or reassign relationships instantly, with changes auto-saved in real time.

Are templates available to get started quickly?

Yes. Choose from professionally designed genogram templates for therapy, medical, and assessment workflows to start with the right symbols and layout immediately.

Can I collaborate with others using Creately’s family genogram maker?

Yes. Creately’s family genogram maker supports real-time collaboration. You can invite colleagues, supervisors, or clients to view or edit the genogram, leave comments, and work together seamlessly during sessions or case reviews.

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