named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Advanced Psychoanalytic Studies Program
One-year online program for experienced clinicians, combining theory in self psychology and intersubjectivity with clinical case seminars in a small cohort setting capped at nine students
Explorations in Psychoanalysis
Series of presentations and group discussions offered throughout the year, open to both candidates and the general public
Foundations of Psychoanalysis
One-year online certificate program offering weekly courses and clinical case seminars for clinicians with graduate degrees in mental health fields, focusing on contemporary psychoanalytic theory and practice
Four-Year Psychoanalytic Training Program
Comprehensive training program where candidates complete 200 hours of supervised clinical practice, produce a publishable paper with faculty support, and earn a certificate in psychoanalysis
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 5 activities
- Advanced Psychoanalytic Studies ProgramOffers a one-year Advanced Psychoanalytic Studies Program for experienced clinicians to advance their clinical practice through 24 classes integrating theory and clinical case material, with small cohort sizes (limited to 9 students) to ensure an interactive and personalized learning environment delivered via live online classes on Zoom.
- Foundations of Psychoanalysis ProgramOffers a one-year online intensive program called Foundations of Psychoanalysis for participants to deepen their knowledge of contemporary psychoanalysis, including self psychology and intersubjectivity theory, as preparation for formal psychoanalytic training. The program is co-directed and delivered online.
- Four-year psychoanalytic training programOffers a four-year psychoanalytic training program delivered through live online classes via Zoom, in which candidates complete 200 hours of supervised clinical practice, produce a publishable paper with faculty support, and earn a certificate in psychoanalysis. The program includes teaching, supervision, and distance learning options for qualified mental health professionals.
- Low-cost supervisory consultationsProvides 20 hours of low-cost supervisory consultations for participants at $50 per session, supporting professional development in psychoanalytic practice.
- Psychoanalytic education and professional development programsProvides clinically focused classes and educational programs for qualified mental health professionals that emphasize psychoanalytic scholarship, theory development, and clinical practice, preparing graduates to manage complex cases in private practice.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Institutional leadership and governance in psychoanalytic trainingEngages in institutional leadership and governance through service on the Executive Committee and Coordinating Committee, contributing to the administration and coordination of psychoanalytic training programs.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Public and community psychoanalysis eventsHosts ongoing presentations, group discussions, and public events such as the Explorations in Psychoanalysis series and open house events (e.g., March 20, 2025), which are open to training candidates and the general public, aimed at promoting psychoanalysis and facilitating community engagement.
- Year-long online certificate program in psychoanalysisOffers a year-long online certificate program consisting of two weekly classes held over 34 weeks, delivered through live online sessions via Zoom without recording to maintain confidentiality.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$75K
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Program service revenue$75K100%
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Total expenses$109K
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Total assets$204K
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Net assets$204K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -9.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- JACQUELINE GOTTHOLD — Director
- PETER KAUFMANN PHD — Director
- PETER LESSEM — Director
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Beatrice Beebe Partner — Founding faculty member of the Institute for the Psychoanalytic Study of Subjectivity.
- Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons Partner — Collaborates with faculty who hold academic appointments at Columbia University.
- Datachunk Media Designs Partner — Designed and developed the IPSS website.
- Frank Lachmann Partner — Founding faculty member of the Institute for the Psychoanalytic Study of Subjectivity.
- George Atwood Partner — Founding faculty member of the Institute for the Psychoanalytic Study of Subjectivity.
- James Fosshage Partner — Founding faculty member of the Institute for the Psychoanalytic Study of Subjectivity.
- National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP) Partner — Shares faculty and supervisory roles with NIP.
- Postgraduate Psychotherapy Program Partner — Shares faculty involvement with postgraduate training programs.
- Robert Stolorow Partner — Founding faculty member of the Institute for the Psychoanalytic Study of Subjectivity.
- Zoom Partner — Uses Zoom as the platform for delivering live online classes.
- Zoom Partner — Uses Zoom as the platform for live online psychoanalytic training classes
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.
- Collaborative Small-Cohort Learning Environmentmethodology: small-cohort collaborative learningBy using small cohort sizes and encouraging case presentations, the institute fosters interactive, collaborative learning that enhances professional growth, because intimate peer engagement promotes reflective practice and mutual development.
- Dialogic Community for Intellectual Advancementmethodology: dialogue-based community engagementBy sustaining an ongoing intellectual and clinical dialogue among practitioners and scholars, the institute advances the psychoanalytic study of subjectivity, because collective discourse strengthens theoretical innovation and clinical refinement.
- Individualized Professional Identity Developmentmethodology: individualized_growthBy emphasizing individualized growth and exposure to diverse faculty perspectives, the institute supports each clinician in developing their own voice and therapeutic style, because fostering personal authenticity in training leads to more resilient, adaptable practitioners.
- Integrated Theory-Clinical Training Modelmethodology: theory-clinical integrationBy combining theoretical instruction in contemporary psychoanalysis—such as self psychology, infant research, and intersubjective systems theory—with clinical case analysis, the institute deepens clinicians' therapeutic capacities and expands their practical repertoire, because integration fosters deeper understanding and adaptive clinical application.
- Structured Long-Term Clinical Trainingmethodology: structured-clinical-trainingThrough a four-year structured curriculum with sustained clinical focus, the institute develops deep clinical expertise in trainees, because prolonged, immersive training better prepares them for the complexities of real-world private practice.