We welcome applications from individuals who are at least 25 years of age and have a Master’s or higher degree in Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Work, or Psychiatric Nursing, as well as those with Master’s degrees in other clinical disciplines, such as Creative Arts Therapy, Family Therapy and Counseling.
In addition, professionals with graduate degrees in fields that enrich psychoanalysis, such as education, philosophy, sociology, and the humanities are encouraged to apply.
Applicants with previous psychoanalytic training at other IPA Institutes may make an inquiry to the Admissions Committee regarding the possibility of obtaining advanced status. The Committee will consider each case in light of the applicant’s prior experience, the comparability of his or her previous training, and the Institute’s standards.
To Apply
For application forms for our Integrated Training in Psychoanalysis Program, click here
Admissions applications for the Adult Psychoanalytic, Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy as well as our Licensing Program (LP), International Track (TiPIT), and Cyber Lectures (CLiP) can be found here.
Applicants must complete the application forms, obtain references from three individuals who are familiar with their work, obtain their transcripts, and submit a $50 processing fee. Upon receipt of the complete application materials, two to three interviews will be scheduled with members of the Admissions Committee.
Decisions regarding suitability of the applicant will be made in a timely manner.
Upon acceptance, a tuition deposit of $100 ($1000 for SEVIS applicants) is required to hold the applicants place in the program.
For more information about admission to the Integrated Training in Psychoanalysis Program, please contact Katherine Snelson, LCSW, Chair of Admissions, at 212-260-4914 or katherine.snelson@me.com.
Application Forms for the NY Program