Fundación Foro

What Fundación Foro does

Fundación Foro para la Salud Mental is a private Argentine non-profit organization founded in 2007 in Buenos Aires, dedicated to four pillars: clinical assistance, professional formation, prevention, and research in mental health. Its clinical practice is grounded in evidence-based modalities drawn from neuroscience and the social sciences, principally Cognitive-Behavioral, Systemic, Gestalt, and third-generation/contextual therapies, with particular specialization in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Radically Open DBT, and Clinical Neuropsychology. The institution operates in-person services from its Belgrano headquarters (Olazábal 2015, CABA) and satellite consultancies across Buenos Aires and Greater Buenos Aires, plus remote delivery via telephone and video; it is a pioneer in DBT implementation in Argentina and Latin America, with a clinical team trained by Dr. Marsha Linehan and Behavioral Tech, and holds Behavioral Tech certification for official DBT intensive training.

The foundation runs an 18-month professional formation catalog across DBT, ACT, Clinical Sexology, Positive Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, Couple/Family Therapy, Mindfulness in Psychotherapy, Gender and Diversity, Group Coordination, and Anxiety Disorders, supplemented by short courses (smoking cessation, equine therapy, sports psychology, sexual education, DBT adaptations, addictions) and supervised internships. Delivery spans in-person, synchronous Zoom, and a self-serve virtual campus (videorecorded classes, presentations, guided meditations, academic articles). Customer segments split between individual patients seeking psychotherapy/psychiatry/psychodiagnostics and mental health professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, physicians, final-year students) seeking clinical training, with a reduced-cost community program (Foro Comunitario) and a scholarship system (Becas Formaciones) serving economically constrained patients and trainees. Distribution channels include a content-rich website, Facebook community, free community talks, and ongoing media participation (print, radio, TV).

The business operates as a professional services and educational institution under Argentine non-profit governance by its two Directors, Dr. Javier Martín Camacho and Dr. Pablo Gagliesi, with five operational sub-brands (Foro DBT, Foro Diversidad, Foro Mindfulness, Foro Empresas, Foro Psicología Positiva). Revenue is generated from per-session clinical fees, multi-month formation tuition, and short-course tuition, with payments accepted in cash, credit card, Mercado Pago, PayPal (for non-Argentine residents), and bank transfer. The 2025 strategic posture is regional expansion, with the certified DBT Intensive Training program now delivered across Buenos Aires, Lima, and Mexico City, supported by formal collaboration agreements with Pepperdine University, multiple Latin American universities, and regional DBT organizations.

Name

Fundación Foro

Legal name

Fundación Foro para la Salud Mental

Website

https://fundacionforo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fundación Foro is an Argentine non-profit mental health institution founded in 2007 in Buenos Aires that delivers evidence-based psychotherapy and psychiatry, certified DBT/ACT professional training, and community programs, serving individual patients, mental health professionals across Latin America, and underserved populations through reduced-fee access.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Services and Professional Training

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health & Substance Use Program Funding (Public Health) (HLAJALAI)

Keywords

• Mental health services
• Psychotherapy training
• Dialectical behavior therapy
• Clinical psychology education
• Community mental health

Headquarters

HQ city

General Belgrano

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Psychotherapy and Psychiatric Services: Individual and group therapy sessions for patients with various mental health conditions, delivered in-person or via video/telephone. Fees vary by team and treatment type, with reduced-cost options via the Foro Comunitario program.
2. Professional Training Courses and Formations: Annual and multi-month professional development programs (Formaciones) in specialized therapeutic modalities (DBT, CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, Neuropsychology, Sexology, etc.) offered in-person, via Zoom, or through the virtual campus. Fees are charged per course or formation.
3. Continuing Education Short Courses: Shorter courses (cursos) covering specific topics such as smoking cessation, sports psychology, equine therapy, sexual education, child therapy, and others. Offered in virtual and synchronous Zoom formats.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fundación Foro is a Buenos Aires-based non-profit mental health institution delivering evidence-based psychotherapy and psychiatry services (DBT, ACT, CBT, Systemic, Gestalt), professional training formations (18-month programs in specialized modalities), short continuing education courses, and community outreach programs. It is recognized as a pioneer in DBT in Argentina and Latin America, with a team trained by Dr. Marsha Linehan and Behavioral Tech, and provides certified intensive DBT training to professionals across the region.

Product overview

Fundación Foro is a mental health institution providing a comprehensive portfolio of clinical services, professional training programs, and community outreach initiatives in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The organization operates core clinical services (psychotherapy, psychiatry, psychodiagnostics) alongside extensive professional formations (18-month programs in Contemporary Cognitive Psychotherapies, DBT, ACT, Sexology, Neuropsychology, Mindfulness) and short courses (eating disorders, addiction, sports psychology, equine therapy). Distance education delivery enables nationwide access to training. Community programs include Foro Comunitario for low-income patients, DBT Community Program, free community lectures, and research activities. The institution is a pioneer in DBT implementation in Latin America, holding Behavioral Tech certification for official DBT training credits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Foro DBT: Sub-brand focused on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for formation, assistance, prevention, and research in mental health.
• Foro Diversidad
• Foro Mindfulness
• Foro Empresas
• Foro Psicología Positiva

Products and services

• Psicoterapia y Psiquiatría (Psychotherapy and Psychiatry) Individual and family psychotherapy and psychiatry services using evidence-based treatments (CBT, Systemic, Gestalt, DBT, ACT) covering psychopathology, crisis intervention, personal development, couple/family therapy, smoking cessation, neurocognitive evaluation, vocational guidance, and sexual therapy. Target audience: children, adolescents, adults, seniors, and families seeking mental health care.
• Formaciones Profesionales (Professional Formations) 18-month professional training programs in specialized therapeutic modalities including Contemporary Cognitive Psychotherapies, DBT, ACT, Clinical Sexology, Positive Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, Family/Couple Therapy, Mindfulness in Psychotherapy, Gender and Diversity, Group Coordination, and Anxiety Disorders. Includes internships and supervised practice. Target audience: psychologists, psychiatrists, medical doctors, and advanced students.
• Foro Comunitario (Community Program) Community assistance program providing brief, evidence-based psychological treatments at reduced fees for individuals with limited economic resources. Associated with the foundation's training programs to provide supervised clinical experience.
• Entrenamiento Intensivo DBT (Intensive DBT Training) Certified 80-hour intensive DBT training program with simultaneous Spanish translation, delivered in two 5-day sessions separated by 6 months. Certified by Behavioral Tech (founded by Dr. Marsha Linehan) with official credits. Target audience: mental health professionals across Latin America.
• Educación a Distancia (Distance Learning Platform) Online campus platform offering video-recorded classes, PowerPoint presentations, academic articles, class notes, and videos for remote professional training. Certifications are equivalent to in-person formats. Covers Contemporary Cognitive Psychotherapies, Sexology, Positive Psychology, Neuropsychology, Family Therapy, Mindfulness, and Anxiety training.
• DBT: Terapia Dialéctico Comportamental (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) Comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy program for patients with complex conditions including Borderline Personality Disorder, eating disorders, impulse control issues, substance abuse, suicidal behavior, violence, and emotional dysregulation. Includes individual therapy, skills training groups, and family workshops. Target audience: patients with severe emotional dysregulation.
• Atención Comunitaria y DBT Comunitario (Community Care & Community DBT) Community mental health services including the DBT Community Program offering supervised DBT training for psychologists and treatment for low-income patients, and a Community Clinic for psychological care with reduced fees.
• Psicodiagnóstico y Evaluación Neurocognitiva (Psychodiagnostic and Neurocognitive Evaluation) Psychodiagnostic and neurocognitive evaluation services using classical tests and computerized batteries including WAIS-III, memory scales, CPT-II, WCST, NEO PI-R, MMPI, Rorschach, and Bender. Target audience: patients requiring comprehensive diagnostic assessments.
• Programas para Dejar de Fumar (Smoking Cessation Programs)
• Habilidades DBT para Escuelas (DBT Skills for Schools) DBT skills program adapted for non-clinical educational settings to teach emotional effectiveness tools to adolescents. Covers mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance skills. Target audience: schools and educational institutions.
• RO DBT (Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy) Radically Open DBT for overcontrol emotional issues including perfectionism, rigid rules, social isolation, obsessive thinking, and difficulty expressing emotions. Team trained by Thomas Lynch.
• Fertilidad y Nuevas Familias (Fertility and New Families) Course on assisted reproduction psychology covering diverse family structures, surrogacy, sperm/egg donation, cryopreservation, grief processes, and gender/diversity perspectives on fertility. Target audience: mental health professionals.
• Género y Diversidad (Gender and Diversity)
• Charlas Abiertas a la Comunidad (Free Community Talks)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pepperdine UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprehensive collaboration agreement focused on joint research projects and exchange of students, professionals, and faculty between the two institutions.
• Universidad de los AndescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership primarily focused on research collaboration and exchange of professionals and faculty.
• Universidad Konrad LorenzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership primarily focused on research collaboration and exchange of professionals and faculty.
• Universidad de la Marina MercantecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership primarily focused on research collaboration, establishing coordinated teams and joint research work between both institutions.
• DBT MedellíncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on DBT training, research, and exchange of trainee professionals and faculty, strengthening the regional DBT community in Latin America.
• Gep PersonalidadecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprehensive agreement in the areas of training, research, and exchange of trainee professionals and faculty.
• Fundación ETCIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement primarily focused on the exchange of faculty and referral of patients between the two organizations.
• Fundación La CasitaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement primarily focused on the exchange of faculty and referral of patients between the two organizations.
• Fundación Las VertientescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint collaboration on the course 'Trabajo en Adicciones: Herramientas Clínicas Basadas en Evidencia,' combining expertise from both foundations to provide evidence-based clinical tools for substance use disorder treatment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• McLean Hospital: Harvard-affiliated psychiatric hospital offering inpatient care, outpatient services, professional training, and research. Comparable as a psychiatric care institution with significant training and research programs combining clinical and educational missions, though operating at a much larger scale.
• PESI: US-based behavioral health continuing education provider offering online courses, seminars, and certifications for mental health professionals. Comparable in providing mental health professional training at scale, though broader in scope and less specialized in DBT than Fundación Foro.

Direct peers

• Portland DBT Institute: US-based clinic and training center specializing in DBT, offering both direct clinical services and professional training programs. Directly comparable as a DBT-specialized institution with the same clinical-plus-training business model and similar evidence-based modality focus.
• Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Founded by Dr. Aaron Beck, the Beck Institute provides CBT training, certification, and clinical treatment services. Highly comparable as an evidence-based therapy training institution combining clinical services with professional certification, mirroring Fundación Foro's CBT/DBT-focused dual model.
• Albert Ellis Institute: Founded by Dr. Albert Ellis, this institute provides Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy training and clinical treatment services. Comparable as an evidence-based therapy training institution combining clinical practice, professional training, and certification in a specific modality.
• DBTUK: UK-based DBT training organization offering certified DBT training for mental health professionals. Comparable as a regional DBT training specialist operating in a specific geography with similar offerings—clinical DBT services plus professional training and certification pathways.
• Behavioral Tech: Founded by Dr. Marsha Linehan, Behavioral Tech is the official DBT training and certification body that certifies Fundación Foro's intensive training. Directly comparable as the originating DBT training organization with similar certification-based training programs, evidence-based modality focus, and professional audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fundacionforo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundacionforo1

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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