named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Advanced Psychoanalytic Training Program
Multi-year program providing certification in psychoanalysis through didactic coursework, supervised clinical work, personal psychoanalysis, and mentoring
Couples Therapy Training Program
One-year curriculum integrating contemporary psychoanalytic thinking with systems theory for mental health professionals; includes coursework, supervision, and clinical work with couples
Foundations of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Prerequisite program providing grounding in psychodynamic theory and practice for entry into advanced training
Supervisory Training Program
One-year certificate program for experienced psychoanalysts to develop skills in supervising psychoanalytic and psychodynamic therapy
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 3 activities
- Offer case consultation services to mental health cliniciansProvides up to forty sessions of case consultation for mental health clinicians at a reduced cost, tailored to individual therapeutic goals and needs.
- Operate a public blog on psychoanalytic practiceRuns a blog titled Free Associations that shares reflections from therapists and promotes public engagement with psychoanalytic ideas and the organization’s work.
- Provide post-graduate psychoanalytic and psychotherapy training programsOffers a range of post-graduate training programs in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy for licensed mental health professionals, including multi-year programs in psychodynamic psychotherapy, child and adolescent therapy, couples therapy, and supervisory training. Programs are delivered online via Zoom in trimester-based formats and lead to a Certificate in Psychoanalysis or specialized credentials.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Deliver psychoanalytic and psychotherapy services to the publicProvides psychoanalysis and psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and couples through a sliding scale fee structure starting at $30, with teletherapy options available. Services are delivered via the organization’s Psychotherapy Service, which also assigns training patients to candidates.
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Psychoanalytic and Therapeutic Training Support 1 activity
- Fund scholarships for psychotherapy training programsOffers one full scholarship annually covering tuition and supervision costs for the Couples Therapy Training Program.
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Admissions and Enrollment Support Services 1 activity
- Host educational outreach events for prospective traineesOrganizes online Open Houses featuring admissions staff, program directors, and current or former trainees to inform and engage prospective applicants about post-graduate training opportunities.
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Educator Training in Equity and Inclusion 1 activity
- Implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in trainingConducts diversity and inclusion efforts including curriculum review, expanded culturally-centered scholarship, increased financial aid, and a training program for mental health supervisors in clinical settings.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$447K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$430K96%
Investment income$17K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$442K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$110K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$499K
Cash$499K
Investments$0
Liabilities$7K
Net assets$492K
Liquid reserves13.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +7.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANET SHIMER | TRUSTEE | 1 | $9K |
| DIANE MALKIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | $3K |
| CHRISTOPHER NARDOZZI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | $3K |
| SYLVIA STEINERT | TRUSTEE | 1 | $3K |
| JANET ZUCKERMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $1K |
| STEWART CRANE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $1K |
| BILHA GOLDBERG | TRUSTEE | 1 | $800 |
board members · 7
- DIANE CASPE — TRUSTEE
- ELLIOT ADLER — TRUSTEE
- GEORGE GOLDSTEIN — TRUSTEE
- HELEN ADLER — TRUSTEE
- JUDITH ADAMO — TRUSTEE
- RAMONDA SEGRETI — TRUSTEE
- STEVEN SPITZ — TRUSTEE
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Cynthia Heller, PhD Partner — Program Director of the Foundations of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Training program.
- Irene Studwell Partner — Program Director of the Child, Adolescent, Parent Psychotherapy Training Program
- Jane Bloomgarden Partner — Program Director of the Child, Adolescent, Parent Psychotherapy Training Program
- Jason Gold Partner — Associate Director of the Child, Adolescent, Parent Psychotherapy Training Program
- John Turtz, PhD Partner — Program Director of the Foundations of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Training program.
- Judith Berenson, LCSW Partner — Program Director of the Foundations of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Training program.
- Leslie Gibson Partner — Associate Director of the Child, Adolescent, Parent Psychotherapy Training Program
- Linda Futterman Partner — Director of Consultation Service at WCSPP
- Melissa Capozzi, LCSW Partner — Director of Admissions who provides information and support to prospective trainees.
- New York State Board of Regents Government — Chartered WCSPP as a psychotherapy and psychoanalytic educational center.
- Psychoanalytic Association Network — Offers affiliate membership to individuals who completed psychoanalytic training elsewhere, enabling participation in the WCSPP community.
- Psychotherapy Service Partner — Assigns training patients to candidates in the Advanced Psychoanalytic Training Program.
- Rachel Alfandre, LCSW Partner — Director of Admissions who provides information and support to prospective trainees.
- Richard Joelson DSW Funder — Provided a tribute gift in honor of Rosalind Cohen that funds the scholarship for the Couples Therapy Training Program.
- Roz Cohen Partner — Scholarship established in honor of Rosalind Cohen, former instructor, supervisor, and Co-Director of the Couples Therapy Training Program.
- WCSPP Advanced Analytic training program Partner — STP candidates provide supervision to trainees from this program as part of their clinical requirement.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Integrated Clinical-Education Modelmethodology: integrated_clinical_educationBy combining clinical practice with educational training, the organization advances psychoanalytic knowledge and professional development because experiential learning deepens theoretical understanding and improves therapeutic outcomes.
- Online Delivery for Geographic and Professional Accessibilitymethodology: online-delivery-for-accessibilityBy delivering psychoanalytic education online, the organization expands access to training across New York State and Connecticut because virtual formats remove geographic barriers and accommodate working professionals’ schedules.
- Pluralistic Psychoanalytic Trainingmethodology: pluralistic_psychoanalytic_trainingBy teaching multiple theoretical frameworks—including Freudian, relational, attachment, and self-psychology—the organization fosters independent critical thinking and clinical flexibility because exposure to diverse models produces more adaptable and nuanced practitioners.
- Reflective Practice in Supervisionmethodology: reflective-practiceBy using psychoanalytic concepts like transference, countertransference, and parallel process in supervision, the organization enhances clinical insight and professional growth because reflective engagement with relational dynamics improves therapeutic effectiveness.
- Tripartite Training Structuremethodology: tripartite-training-modelBy integrating didactic coursework, supervised clinical work, and personal psychoanalysis, the organization ensures comprehensive psychoanalyst development because each component addresses distinct but interdependent dimensions of clinical competence and self-awareness.