Therapy Genogram Software
Visualize Interpersonal Patterns with Therapy Genograms
Gain deeper insights into relationships, uncover emotional connections, and identify behavioral patterns to guide more effective counseling and intervention strategies.
Full therapy genogram symbol set for clinical accuracy
Secure collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams
Editable templates to start quickly and standardize your practice
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Why Choose Creately for Therapy Genograms
Specialized Therapy Genogram Symbol Library
Access a comprehensive collection of standardized symbols to accurately represent family members, gender identities, cultural contexts, and therapeutic roles.
Connectors to Map All Relationship Dynamics
Easily illustrate complex relationship dynamics (biological, emotional, social, and legal) with customizable connectors with precision and clarity for therapy genograms.
Customizable Therapy Genogram Templates
Start quickly with templates for therapy, structural mapping, or systemic analysis, easily adaptable for any therapy model.
Infinite Canvas for Complex Multi-Generational Systems
Visualize large, multi-generational families without clutter; zoom in for session details or out for systemic overviews.
Attach Case Notes and Supporting Documents
Keep all relevant session notes, assessments, and reports directly linked to individuals or relationships within the therapy genogram for a richer context.
Real-Time Collaboration with Version Tracking
Collaborate with clients or team members and maintain a version history to track changes across therapy sessions.
Smart Child-Connector Bar
Easily add multiple children while maintaining a clean, organized layout with connectors that adjust and align automatically.
Exports & Sharing Controls
Share insights with precision—export polished diagrams or control who views, comments, or edits.
Password-Protected Workspaces
Keep sensitive cases safe with confidential workspaces; securely create, share, and store therapy genograms without external tools.
Map Complex Relational Systems with Clarity and Precision
Access an extensive library of therapy-specific genogram symbols to represent emotional relationships, conflict markers, cut-offs, abuse patterns, and roles with clarity.
Infinite canvas lets you map large, blended, or multi-generational relational structures and systemic patterns without space constraints.
Version control keeps track of every update, so you can review changes across sessions and maintain an accurate history of relationship dynamics.
Save time with customizable templates from Creately’s community or build your own therapy genogram templates to reuse for future cases.
Enrich Therapy Genograms with Case Notes and Supporting Documents
Attach external files, case reports, assessments, images, or reference documents directly to relevant stakeholders or relationship links.
Use the integrated notes panel to add detailed annotations, case histories, or session insights for easy reference during therapy.
Keep all client information centralized within the genogram for a holistic view of interpersonal dynamics and therapy progress.
Maintain organized, context-rich diagrams that serve as living documents throughout the therapeutic process.
Protect Sensitive Client Data with Enterprise-Grade Security
GDPR compliance ensures adherence to global data protection regulations.
SOC 2 Type II & ISO certified security protocol guarantees controls for data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Opt for on-premise deployment to maintain full ownership and control over sensitive client information.
All genograms, attachments, and session notes are encrypted during storage and sharing, keeping data secure throughout collaborative workflows.
Secure workspaces with password protection to ensure only authorized personnel can access sensitive client data.
Collaborate and Work in Real-Time with Stakeholders
Share genograms securely with colleagues, supervisors, or clients using controlled access permissions.
Work seamlessly across teams, whether in clinical supervision, multidisciplinary case reviews, or joint therapy sessions.
Collaborate in real time with multiple cursors, live editing and contextual comments to facilitate interactive discussions
Export your therapy genograms in multiple formats (PDF, PNG, JPEG, SVG) for easy inclusion in reports, presentations, or client documentation.
Enable remote therapy teams to stay aligned and work collaboratively from anywhere, ensuring continuity in client care and case management.
Benefits for Remote Teams
Async reviews across time zones
Cut meeting overload with threaded comments and @mentions.
Frictionless guest access
Share secure view/comment links for short-term collaborators, no sign-up needed.
Real-time co-editing in virtual sessions
Work together in teletherapy or supervision sessions with live cursors.
Continuous case history
Version history ensures smooth handoffs, even with rotating staff.
Easy offline sharing
Export read-only PDFs/SVGs for EHR uploads or case packets.
Controlled workspace permissions
Separate cases and restrict access on a need-to-know basis.
Why Use Therapy Genogram Software?
Who Can Use Therapy Genograms?
Therapy genograms are valuable tools for a wide range of mental health and social service professionals, including:
- Therapists
- Counselors
- Psychotherapists
- Psychologists
- Clinical Therapists
- Social Workers
- Child Psychologists
- School Counselors
- Educational Psychologists
- Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Practitioners
- Mental Health Educators
- Clinical Supervisors and Case Managers
- Substance Abuse Counselors
- Addiction Specialists
- Community and Cultural Outreach Workers
- Pastoral Counselors and Spiritual Care Providers
- Therapy Students & Supervisors
What Clinical & Systemic Patterns Can Therapy Genograms Help Visualize?
- Clinical Applications
- Mental health concerns (e.g., depression, anxiety, PTSD, personality disorders, etc.)
- Substance use and addiction behaviors
- Occupational or caregiver stress and trauma
- Intergenerational caregiving/parentification
- Adoption counseling and child protection contexts
- Unresolved trauma indicators
- Social & Relational Dynamics
- Family conflict cycles
- Emotional cut-offs and estrangements
- Abuse, neglect, and domestic violence patterns
- Dysfunctional roles, alliances, coalitions, and triangulation
- Repeating patterns (divorce, remarriage, or blended families)
- Cultural & Systemic Therapy
- Cultural influences on relational behaviors
- Power dynamics and social roles
- Multicultural/cross-cultural considerations
How to Use Creately’s Therapy Genogram Software
Start with a Therapy Genogram Template
Sign in to Creately and open a workspace. Then search for “therapy genogram” in the template library. Choose from pre-designed layouts to get started quickly.
Add Members by Generation
Drag and drop symbols to represent individuals, organizing them by generational levels: grandparents, parents, children, and extended family. This visual structure helps uncover intergenerational patterns and dynamics.
Map Emotional and Structural Relationships
Use specialized connectors to illustrate relationships such as marriage, divorce, cohabitation, as well as emotional ties like closeness, conflict, cut-offs, and alliances. Accurately visualize roles, subsystems, and interaction patterns.
Document Case Notes and Annotations
Add case histories, session notes, or significant life events in the notes panel. Attach supporting documents like assessments, reports, or images directly to relevant members for easy reference during therapy.
Customize for Therapeutic Insights
Highlight key patterns or roles using color coding, symbol variations, and flexible layouts. Customize annotations to reflect cultural contexts or therapy-specific observations for a more nuanced analysis.
Collaborate with Clients and Teams
Share genograms with clients, supervisors, or clinical teams securely. Collaborate in real time, leave contextual comments, and ensure everyone involved has the latest version for effective case discussions.
Maintain and Update Across Sessions
Easily update genograms as interpersonal dynamics evolve—add new members, modify relationships, or document therapy progress. Version history keeps track of all changes, so you always have a record of session developments.
Therapy Genogram Templates for Faster Case Mapping
FAQs About Therapy Genogram Tool
Can I use Creately without training?
Does Creately support other types of diagrams for therapy?
What devices can I use Creately on?
Can I export therapy genograms for client reports or presentations?
Is there a free version of Creately’s Therapy Genogram Tool available?
Can I add cultural context or unique family structures in a genogram?
