Psychoanalytic Education, Training, and Therapy

Opening new doors in understanding the underpinnings of emotional disorders while offering a unique and comprehensive approach to psychoanalytic technique.

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Education

Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies

TRAINING TO BE A PSYCHOANALYST

CMPS is a New York State Licensure Qualifying Institute. The Center's program in psychoanalysis has three training levels: Matriculation,  Certificate Candidacy, and Research Candidacy. We offer a range of education and training programs including a Masters of Arts in Psychoanalysis through the New York Graduate School of Psychoanalysis.

Training and Education

Therapy

Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies

TALKING HELPS

The Consultation and Referral Service is the clinical division of CMPS. We offer affordable short- and long-term therapy for a wide range of life challenges including relationships, job stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, serious illness, and life transitions. We are an inclusive clinical setting where people of all life circumstances are welcome.

Consultation and Referral

All Events

Events and
Public Courses

CMPS Annual Conference: Leaning into the Message

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2024  |  9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Eastern)

Three Perspectives on Working with Psychosis

5 CE Credits for Psychoanalysts, Psychologists, and Social Workers

Limited In-Person Seating at CMPS, 16 West 10th Street, New York City and Online via Zoom

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Admission: $150 | Students with ID: $40

Speakers:

Danielle Knafo, PhD

Marilyn Charles, PhD, ABPP

Josie Oppenheim, PsyaD

“Can’t go on. Will go on.” Learning From Therapeutic Failure (Online Presentation)

Saturday, October 5, 2024  |  9:30 – 11:30 AM (Eastern)

2 CE Credits for Psychoanalysts, Psychologists, and Social Workers

This presentation addresses an oft-experienced but less frequently discussed phenomenon in psychoanalysis: failure in clinical work.  [Read more]

Instructor:  Nilofer Kaul, PhD

Working with Sexuality in Couple Therapy (Online Presentation)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024  |  9:30 – 11:30 AM (Eastern)

2 CE Credits for Psychoanalysts, Psychologists, and Social Workers

This presentation will discuss how to address sexual problems in couple therapy using a narrative approach in which therapists help partners identify and transform narratives that negatively affect their erotic lives. [Read more]

Presenterr: Suzanne Iasenza, PhD