About the Project

The story behind Genogram Builder and our mission

Our Story

Genogram Builder was created out of necessity. As family therapists and counselors, we found existing genogram tools were either too complex, too expensive, or lacked the flexibility needed for clinical practice.

We started this project with a simple vision: to create an accessible, intuitive tool that helps professionals visualize family systems and relationships effectively.

What began as a simple utility has evolved into a comprehensive application designed specifically for therapists, social workers, counselors, and anyone working with family systems.

Why Genograms Matter

Genograms are powerful visual tools that help identify patterns across generations in families. They allow therapists and clients to:

  • Identify recurring relationship patterns
  • Recognize hereditary tendencies for certain behaviors
  • Understand family dynamics and communication styles
  • Visualize emotional connections and disconnections
  • Develop insights into family tensions and alliances

By making genogram creation accessible to all, we hope to enhance the quality of family therapy and counseling worldwide.

Genogram Builder in use

Our Mission

Our mission is twofold: to provide an accessible, high-quality tool for family system visualization while directly supporting families in crisis.

We believe that by empowering professionals with better tools, and by directing resources to organizations that provide direct support, we can make a meaningful difference in family wellbeing.

Create Accessible Tools

Develop and maintain professional-grade tools that are accessible to all practitioners regardless of resources

Support Families

Direct 50% of all donations to organizations providing systemic support to families experiencing distress

Promote Education

Advance understanding of family systems theory and systemic approaches to therapy

Technical Information

Built With

  • Python
  • Tkinter

Proprietary Software

Genogram Builder is developed as proprietary software with a focus on quality and usability. While the application is free to download and use, the source code is not publicly available.

Get in Touch

Have questions, suggestions, or want to share your experience with Genogram Builder? I'd love to hear from you!