NYC Psychoanalytic Institutes

Located in New Jersey, ACAP provides training in "Modern Psychoanalysis" and applied psychoanalytic principles. It specializes in preparing clinicians to work with difficult-to-treat populations and offers a uniquely accessible entry point for community mental health workers.

Based at Derner School of Psychology, this program offers university-backed postgraduate training in psychoanalysis. It is known for its research-informed clinical practice and a curriculum that balances traditional theory with modern evidence-based approaches.

Founded in honor of Karen Horney, this institute offers a psychodynamic and psychoanalytic perspective that challenges traditional biological determinism. It focuses on cultural and social influences on personality and operates a major low-cost clinic for the NYC community.

Founded by Norman Vincent Peale and Smiley Blanton, this institute integrates psychoanalytic insights with spiritual and religious sensitivity. It focuses on "holistic" mental health, treating the mind, body, and spirit within a diverse, multi-faith urban context.

This institute focuses on Analytical Psychology, preparing students for professional practice as Jungian psychoanalysts. The curriculum explores the psyche through mythological, archetypal, and alchemical motifs, emphasizing the process of individuation and conscious awareness.

CHD is a community-oriented institute that provides training in Object Relations and Relational theories. It emphasizes the "developmental" aspects of the psyche and operates a clinic that offers long-term, low-cost psychoanalytic treatment to the public.

Specializing in "Modern Psychoanalysis," CMPS trains clinicians to work with a wide spectrum of disorders, including pre-oedipal conditions and narcissistic states. It emphasizes the study of resistances and the use of the analyst's emotional responses to resolve clinical impasses.

CPPNJ is a professional community providing training that integrates various psychoanalytic models, with a strong emphasis on contemporary Relational and Object Relations theories. It fosters an environment of mutual learning and professional support for NJ-based clinicians.

Part of Columbia's Department of Psychiatry, this center provides a university-based graduate program for training analysts and therapists. It is known for its academic rigor and clinical excellence, offering specialized tracks in adult and child analysis as well as parent-infant psychotherapy.

A member of the International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA), CFS offers a curriculum centered on classical and contemporary Freudian thought. It emphasizes the exploration of the unconscious, transference, and the nuances of clinical technique in both adult and child analysis.

This institute has a strong community-based mission, taking psychoanalysis "out into the streets" by placing therapists in schools and community centers. While eclectic, it leans toward a relational approach, focusing on underserved populations and struggling youth in New York.

ICP is a large, vibrant institute offering varied training in psychoanalysis and specialized psychotherapy divisions (e.g., Trauma, LGBTQ+, Family & Couples). It is dedicated to affordable treatment and clinical diversity, grounded in contemporary relational and interpersonal views.

IEA offers a unique training program that integrates psychoanalysis with the creative arts. It focuses on non-verbal communication and the "creative process" as a bridge to the unconscious, attracting both traditional clinicians and those with backgrounds in the arts.

IPSSR provides training focused on the "subjective experience" of both patient and analyst. It explores how personal and cultural histories shape human consciousness, drawing heavily from Intersubjective Systems Theory and contemporary Self Psychology.

IPTAR is an independent institute known for its high standards of clinical training and research. It offers a pluralistic curriculum that includes classical Freudian, British Object Relations, and contemporary perspectives, alongside a significant focus on social and cultural issues.

The JPA focuses on the training of analysts in the tradition of C.G. Jung. It emphasizes the symbolic life, the processing of dreams, and the archetypal dimensions of the psyche, fostering a deep exploration of the collective and individual unconscious.

MIP is a non-profit training institute that offers a contemporary, Interpersonal-Relational perspective. It is known for its "Trauma Program" and its commitment to fostering a vibrant community of clinicians who value clinical flexibility and social responsibility.

MITPP focuses on the training of "Modern Psychoanalysts" and provides a curriculum designed to address the needs of patients with diverse character structures. It emphasizes the resolution of resistance and the therapeutic use of the analyst's induced feelings.

NIP is a leader in the development of Relational Psychoanalysis, focusing on the mutual influence of patient and therapist. It offers comprehensive training in psychoanalysis and integrative psychotherapy, as well as specialized programs in trauma studies and national training.

Established by Theodor Reik after he was denied membership elsewhere for not being a physician, NPAP is dedicated to "lay analysis" (training for non-medical professionals). It maintains a democratic structure and an open, pluralistic theoretical environment grounded in Freud.

NJI is a non-profit institute offering intensive training in Freudian and contemporary psychoanalytic theory. It serves the New Jersey community through its clinic and emphasizes the development of the analyst's personality as a core component of therapeutic work.

Founded in 1911, NYPSI is the oldest psychoanalytic organization in the U.S. and focuses on contemporary Conflict Theory, Ego Psychology, and Object Relations. It offers rigorous training in adult, child, and adolescent analysis and is a leader in neuropsychoanalysis research.

This school focuses on the application of psychoanalytic principles to the practice of intensive psychotherapy. It emphasizes the study of character structure and ego development, providing a solid foundation for clinicians working in both agency and private settings.

Known for "psychoanalytic pluralism," this university-based program offers comprehensive training in four distinct tracks: Contemporary Freudian, Interpersonal, Relational, and Independent. It is the largest program of its kind in the U.S., encouraging comparative study across traditions.

Now known as the Psychoanalytic Association of New York (PANY) and affiliated with NYU Langone Health, this institute offers a wide range of programs based on the understanding of core human dilemmas. It emphasizes a pluralistic approach to teaching and clinical practice across all stages of life.

PPSC offers a multi-modality approach to training, including a "three-track" system that allows students to focus on Object Relations, Relational, or Self Psychology. It is highly regarded for its inclusive environment and its specific certificate program in LGBTQ+ clinical work.

Pulsion offers a contemporary approach that bridges Freudian drives with modern relational needs. It emphasizes the "vibrancy" of the clinical encounter and focuses on the intersection of psychoanalysis, the body, and creative expression.

Named after the founder of Relational Psychoanalysis, this center is dedicated to the study of the "relational turn" in theory and practice. It emphasizes the inherent sociality of human experience and the mutual, co-constructed nature of the therapeutic relationship.

Serving the Long Island community, SIPP offers training in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy with a focus on the relational and interpersonal dimensions of treatment. It is known for its intimate training environment and its commitment to providing affordable clinical services.

TIMH provides comprehensive training in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy with a focus on practical application. Its curriculum is largely pluralistic, incorporating Freudian, Self-Psychology, and Relational concepts to prepare clinicians for diverse private practice settings.

WSI is a multi-service mental health center and training institute that emphasizes the integration of psychoanalytic theory with clinical practice. It offers a unique "Psychoanalytic Social Work" perspective and provides affordable mental health services to the Manhattan community.

WCSPP is a leading suburban training center that emphasizes an Interpersonal-Relational perspective. It provides comprehensive programs for mental health professionals in the Westchester area and operates a highly regarded clinic for the local community.

WITPP offers a clinical training program that balances traditional psychoanalytic foundations with modern clinical applications. It emphasizes the practical development of the therapist's skills and provides a supportive environment for professional growth in the region.

A pioneer in "Interpersonal Psychoanalysis," this institute was founded by figures like Harry Stack Sullivan and Erich Fromm. It emphasizes the person as a social being and the role of cultural forces, focusing on the real-life participation and relationship between the analyst and patient.

The WTCI provides training that integrates a feminist social-political analysis with psychoanalytic theory. It is well-known for its expertise in eating disorders, body image, and the intersectional challenges facing women and non-binary individuals in contemporary culture.