What they call their work
What they do
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 3 activities
- Conduct and publish psychoanalytic researchProduces and disseminates original research through the publication of The Psychoanalytic Review, one of the oldest psychoanalytic journals in the U.S., and through clinical and neurobiological research, including studies on neuropsychoanalysis and reparative adaptation after brain injury.
- Contribute psychoanalytic perspectives to public discourse and policyEngages members in research, publication, legislation, public education, and cultural affairs to integrate psychoanalytic insights into broader societal conversations and community initiatives.
- Train psychoanalysts through an accredited non-medical psychoanalytic instituteOperates one of the oldest and largest non-medical psychoanalytic training institutes in the U.S., approved by New York State and nationally accredited to prepare candidates for the License in Psychoanalysis (L.P.). The program includes supervised clinical experience, with candidates beginning patient work in their second year at the Greenwich Village clinic or in private practice.
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Psychoanalytic and Therapeutic Training Support 1 activity
- Advance diversity and inclusion in psychoanalytic trainingAdministers targeted scholarships for members of the Afro-descendant community and underrepresented groups, as well as a scholarship for commitment to social action, to increase access to psychoanalytic education and promote diverse perspectives in the field.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Provide affordable psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis servicesDelivers high-quality, accessible mental health care through the Theodor Reik Clinical Center, offering sliding scale fees and services at multiple locations in New York City, including a central Greenwich Village clinic. Services include in-person and online therapy tailored to individual needs.
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Specialized Research Library Access 1 activity
- Support clinical and academic development through a specialized libraryOperates a library with over 2,500 books and periodicals, offering in-house and online access to a searchable catalog of holdings to support clinical training and academic research in psychoanalysis.
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Who runs it
- JOYCE ROSENBERG — PRESIDENT
- PARKER DOUGLAS — FINANCE DIRECTOR
- PAUL KAISER — VICE PRESIDENT
- STEVE YAGERMAN — VICE PRESIDENT
- TOM TAYLOR — PAST PRESIDENT
Who they work with
- ABAP Network — Member organization affiliated with the American Board for Accreditation in Psychoanalysis
- American Board for Accreditation in Psychoanalysis (ABAP) Government — Nationally accredits the institute's training program.
- Greenwich Village clinic Partner — Clinical site where candidates gain supervised experience working with patients.
- IFPE Network — Member organization affiliated with the International Federation for Psychoanalytic Education
- Institute for Expressive Arts Partner — Collaborates as faculty, supervisor, Director of Education, and board member.
- International Neuropsychoanalytic Association Network — Members attend annual congresses and present clinical papers.
- Michael Mashberg Partner — Chair of the NPAP Archival Library and Research, responsible for producing and presenting the living history of NPAP.
- NAAP Network — Member organization affiliated with the National Association for Advancement of Psychoanalysis
- National Psychological Association for Psychoanalysis Network — Training institute affiliated with the National Psychological Association for Psychoanalysis.
- New York Institute for Psychotherapy Training in Infancy, Childhood and Adolescence Partner — Provides faculty and supervisory services.
- New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute Partner — Members have presented clinical papers at NYPSI events.
- New York State Government — Approved by NYS to prepare candidates for the License in Psychoanalysis (L.P.)
- New York State Board of Regents Government — Chartered by the New York State Board of Regents, indicating official recognition and oversight of NPAP's training programs.
- New York State Education Department Government — Registers the institute to prepare students for the New York State License in Psychoanalysis.
- Northeastern Society for Group Psychotherapy Network — Member organization engaged in group psychotherapy practice and discourse.
- Tavistock Institute Partner — Completed graduate training in child and adolescent psychoanalysis.
- The Psychoanalytic Review Partner — Journal housed and published by the institute.
- Theodor Reik Clinical Center Partner — Clinical center providing psychotherapy and psychoanalysis services affiliated with NPAP.
- Washington Square Institute Partner — Members have presented clinical papers at Washington Square Institute events.
How they approach the work
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- Developmental and Clinical Integrationmethodology: developmental-psychoanalytic_trainingBy grounding psychoanalytic training in developmental theory and child/adolescent methods learned at the Tavistock Institute, the institute ensures a clinically nuanced approach because early developmental experiences are seen as central to understanding psychological functioning across the lifespan.
- Diversity-Informed and Inclusive Trainingmethodology: diversity-informed_trainingBy incorporating diverse analytic perspectives and prioritizing representation through targeted scholarships, the institute strengthens psychoanalytic practice because inclusivity fosters richer clinical insight and expands access to training for underrepresented communities.
- Experiential Training Modelmethodology: personal_psychoanalysis_requirementBy requiring candidates to undergo personal psychoanalysis as part of their training, the institute fosters deep self-awareness and clinical competence, because direct experience with the analytic process is believed to be essential for developing empathic and effective psychoanalysts.
- Integrative Psychoanalytic Educationmethodology: psychoanalytic-training-modelBy combining theoretical education, supervised clinical practice, personal psychoanalysis, and licensure preparation in a single structured program, the institute produces clinically excellent psychoanalysts because this multifaceted approach ensures comprehensive professional development.
- Neuropsychoanalytic Interdisciplinary Approachmethodology: neuropsychoanalysisBy integrating neurobiological models with psychoanalytic theory in research and treatment, the institute advances understanding of brain-mind relationships because combining clinical observation with neuroscience yields deeper insight into the psychological effects of brain injury.