About Management Planning Institute

Management Planning Institute is a Chicago based corporation providing comprehensive mental health services to youth, adults, and families. We also offer a variety of interdisciplinary services to public and non-profit institutions on a nation wide basis.

All consultants employed by Management Planning Institute at a minimum possess Masters Degrees in their respective disciplines. All have extensive training and experience in one or more specialty areas. Additionally, our consultants have taught college level courses and have been involved in a wide range of training and practical experiences as professionals.

We take pride in our diverse team of professionals. Management Planning Institute was formed because we recognized a basic need for comprehensive mental health care and related services particularly in underserved communities. By utilizing the many talents and skills represented by our firm, we are able to meet those needs by providing training and services for individuals, families and organizations.

Management Planning Institute offers the following direct services to industry, public and non-public institutions:

  • Speech Therapy/Treatment
  • Psychological Assessment
  • Educational Evaluations
  • Psychiatric Evaluations
  • Medical Examinations
  • Individual Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Referral Services
  • Vocational Counseling
  • Individualized Special Needs
  • Disability Evaluations
  • Staff Development & In-service Training

Additional Services

  • Psychological Services
  • Educational Evaluations
  • Educational Services
  • Individual Counseling
  • Family Counseling
  • Marriage/Couple Counseling
  • Anger/Stress Management
  • Parent Training
  • Foster Grandparent
  • Grief/Loss Counseling
  • Head Start Training
  • Speech & Language Evaluations
  • Vocational Counseling
Director Profile
Dr. Smith is the Executive Director and CEO of Management Planning Institute, Incorporated. He founded MPI in 1980, because he believed that there was an urgent need for psychological and educational services for the Black community. Through Dr. Smith's belief in the delivery of holist 
Our Philosophy and Mission
Management Planning Institute is dedicated to improving the quality of life for families by strengthening the mental perception and perspective of individual family members. We have a philosophical vi