Professional Organizations
Academy for the Psychoanalytic Arts
The Academy for the Psychoanalytic Arts is an affiliate of the Division of Psychoanalysis (39) of the American Psychological Association. Its organizing purpose is to rethink psychotherapy and psychoanalysis as a collaborative inquiry that furthers self-discovery and greater understandings of one's self, relationships, and life. The Academy's Mission is to advance the study of psychoanalytic epistemology, theory, practice, ethics, and education within a psychological framework consisting of philosophy, the arts, and the anthropic sciences.
American Association for Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work (AAPCSW)
AAPCSW promotes psychoanalytic education, advances clinical social work, facilitates the production and dissemination of knowledge, and advocates for high standards of practice.
American Board for Accreditation in Psychoanalysis (ABAP)
The nation’s standard bearer for pluralism and quality within psychoanalytic training, the American Board for Accreditation in Psychoanalysis, Inc. (ABAP) accredits programs leading to the practice of psychoanalysis. For nearly twenty-five years, ABAP has been independently fostering quality improvement, evaluating, and accrediting a diverse group of psychoanalytic training programs.
American Group Psychotherapy Association
As the foremost professional organization dedicated to the field of group psychotherapy, AGPA serves as the voice of group therapy for mental health clinicians and the public-at-large, both nationally and internationally. The AGPA provides vital information on group psychotherapy in a variety of ways. Our efforts provide global access to group psychotherapy education and professional development, research, and outreach services. This multidisciplinary association has approximately 2,000 members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, clinical mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, pastoral counselors, occupational therapists and creative arts therapists, many of whom have been recognized as specialists through the Certified Group Psychotherapist credential.
American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA)
Founded in 1911, the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA) is the oldest national psychoanalytic organization in the nation. APsaA as a professional organization for psychoanalysts, focuses on education, research and membership development. In addition to the national organization, APsaA’s membership includes 32 approved training institutes and 40 affiliate societies throughout the United States. Since its founding, APsaA has been a component of the International Psychoanalytical Association, the largest worldwide psychoanalytic organization.
Antioch Society for Psychoanalytic Psychology
The Antioch Society for Psychoanalytic Psychology, an affiliate of APA Division 39 (Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychology), hosts open meetings for members of the PsyD community with an interest in psychoanalytic theory, research, integration, education, advocacy, social action, and practice. Our membership includes students, faculty, alumni, staff, and supervisors.
Association for Child Psychoanalysis (ACP)
The Association for Child Psychoanalysis (ACP) is an international not-for-profit organization. All its members are highly trained child and adolescent psychoanalysts. The organization was founded in 1965 to provide a forum for the interchange of ideas and clinical experience in order to advance the psychological treatment and understanding of children and adolescents and their families.
Austin Psychoanalytic is an interdisciplinary organization of mental health professionals – psychologists, social workers, licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, and psychiatrists – devoted to keeping psychoanalytic and psychodynamic theories and practice thriving in Central Texas. Through support, information, education and training, we aim to provide all who have an interest and motivation to expand their experiences with psychoanalytic thinking and techniques a place to interact with other like-minded individuals. Founded in 1988, Austin Psychoanalytic is a local chapter of the Division of Psychoanalysis (Division 39) of the American Psychological Association.
Chicago Association for Psychoanalytic Psychology (CAPP)
The Chicago Association for Psychoanalytic Psychology is a local chapter of Division 39 (Psychoanalysis) of the American Psychological Association. CAPP is an organization composed primarily of mental health professionals – psychologists, social workers, and psychiatrists -- devoted to keeping psychoanalytic and psychodynamic theories and practice thriving in the Chicago metropolitan area. CAPP provides all professionals with an interest and motivation to expand their experiences with psychoanalytic/psychodynamic thinking and techniques a place to interact with other like-minded individuals.
Clinical Social Work Association (CSWA)
The Clinical Social Work Association (CSWA) is a national individual membership organization dedicated to providing essential services, products, professional support, and national identity for Clinical Social Workers. The "National Voice of Clinical Social Work," the CSWA is an outgrowth of the Clinical Social Work Federation, which is a 30+ year old national organization with a rich and successful history of advocacy on behalf of Clinical Social Workers.
Coalition for Psychotherapy Parity
We are a coalition of mental health professional organizations, advocates and providers who support the appropriate clinical availability and reimbursement for psychotherapy.
Confederation of Independent Psychoanalytic Societies (CIPS)
The Confederation of Independent Psychoanalytic Societies (CIPS) is an organization of psychoanalysts and psychoanalytic societies, founded in 1992 to represent the interests of psychoanalysts belonging to independent component societies of the International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA) in the United States. In addition to supporting the intellectual and clinical development of our members and our profession, CIPS has a long and robust tradition of activism in the service of our professional welfare, including the promotion of high standards for training and licensure, the establishment of an equitable program of Board Certification in Psychoanalysis for our members, and the protection of privacy rights and other professional interests through programs of public information and political advocacy.
Contemporary Freudians in APsaA (CFIA)
CFIA is an organization that functions as a bridge for colleagues who are members of both the Contemporary Freudian Society (CFS) and the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA) with representation on APsaA’s Executive Council. Its purpose is to carry on the traditions and cultures of both organizations while promoting creative change within them through that overlapping membership, by sharing in the work and in the evolution of both organizations. It seeks to encourage psychoanalysts to embrace the multiple perspectives in psychoanalytic thought and work and to promote engagement within the wider therapeutic communities, with the public at large, and within government at all levels.
Division 32 of the American Psychological Association: Society for Humanistic Psychology
The society represents a constellation of "humanistic psychologies" and seeks to contribute to psychotherapy, education, theory, research, epistemological diversity, cultural diversity, organization, management, social responsibility and change. Core values — including caring and commitment, trust and realistic understanding of the complexity of people, as individuals, in groups, organizations, and community — motivate the society's efforts.
Founded in 1979, the Division of Psychoanalysis is the 39th division of APA. With more than 3,000 doctoral level psychologists, graduate students and allied mental health professionals, it is one of the largest associations of psychoanalytic professionals and scholars in the world.
Houston Psychoanalytic Society
The Houston Psychoanalytic Society is dedicated to promoting psychoanalytic and psychodynamic principles through creative discussions with the greater Houston community. The Society holds monthly meetings with invited local and national speakers, provides networking and continuing education opportunities, and sponsors accredited workshops throughout the academic year.
Illinois Affiliation of Marriage and Family Therapists (IAMFT)
As an association of LMFTs, ALMFTs and other mental health professionals, our goal is to educate, advocate and affiliate together in order to better serve the individuals, couples and families of Illinois. Through our conference, training, and networking opportunities, we support those providing systemic therapy to Illinois families. We further the field of Marriage and Family Therapy by having a voice in mental health advocacy in Springfield. We support the future of our field by providing our MFT students with educational and professional opportunities.
Illinois Association for Infant Mental Health (ILAIMH)
The Illinois Association for Infant Mental Health (ILAIMH) advances infant mental health knowledge, perspectives and practices to build and support community and competence among multidisciplinary professionals whose work impacts the lives of infants, young children, families, and caregivers. ILAIMH facilitates relationships between a diverse group of practitioners—including educators, social workers, child development specialists, and physical and occupational therapists—and infants, toddlers and their families, all in the service of promoting young children’s well-being.
Institute of Medicine of Chicago
The Institute of Medicine of Chicago is an independent organization of distinguished leaders in the health field who collaborate to improve the health of the public. The IOMC addresses critical health issues through a range of interdisciplinary approaches including education, research, communication of trusted information, and community engagement.
International Association for Psychoanalytic Self Psychology (IAPSP)
IAPSP is an international community of physicians, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and nurse practitioners dedicated to the study, research, development, and practice of psychoanalytic self psychology. Building on the origins of self psychology, IAPSP embraces contemporary notions of a dynamic systems sensibility, findings from infant and neurobiological research, and existential and epistemological philosophy. We see our members as ambassadors for teaching, creating, and learning increasingly effective approaches to education, psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis.
International Forum for Psychoanalytic Education (IFPE)
Founded in 1991, the International Forum for Psychoanalytic Education is an inclusive organization, open to anyone with a self-defined interest in psychoanalysis. IFPE recognizes that contemporary psychoanalysis has many faces and varying discourses: clinical, academic, historic, artistic, literary, scientific, philosophical, experiential, and more. IFPE believes that through psychoanalytic work we serve to keep alive the flame of humanitarian decency and respect for others.
International Psychotherapy Institute (IPI)
The International Psychotherapy Institute presents national certificate training programs that bring mental health professionals and institute faculty together to study with international contributors at the leading edge of the field. IPI offers quality programming in a variety of formats – short courses, multi-year training programs in theory and technique, and advanced clinical training – all with continuing education credit.
International Society for Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis
ISPS, the International Society for Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis, promotes dialogue and multidisciplinary interaction, enriching our knowledge of the psychological and experiential aspects of psychosis. David Feinsilver, M.D. launched the United States chapter of ISPS in 1998, aiming to join with other professionals and lay people to promote the humane, comprehensive, and in-depth treatment of [psychosis]. ISPS was initiated in 1956 by Drs. Gaetano Benedetti and Christian Mller to go beyond a biological-reductionistic orientation and to gain a psychoanalytic understanding of the complexity of psychosis. We have since broadened our understanding of psychosis.
Mental Health Liaison Group (MHLG)
The Mental Health Liaison Group (MHLG) is a coalition of national organizations representing consumers, family members, mental health and addiction providers, advocates, payers and other stakeholders committed to strengthening Americans’ access to mental health and addiction care. As trusted leaders in the field, our 60+ member organizations are dedicated to elevating the national conversation around mental health and addiction. Together, we work to advance federal policies that support prevention, early intervention, treatment and recovery services and supports.
National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis (NAAP)
NAAP is a community of like-minded professionals dedicated to understanding the human condition. As the national advocate for independent psychoanalysis for all the schools of thought, we aim to unite those schools and ensure the independence, advancement, recognition, and sustainability of our profession. We advocate for improved legislation, serving as watchdog for any attempt to force lay analysts out of existence. And, we provide a place for independent psychoanalysts to register their certification.
Next Steps works to ensure that people with lived experience of homelessness, mental illness, substance use, or addiction lead the development and implementation of healthcare, housing, and social policies at the state and local levels.
We envision a world where people with lived experience of some combination of homelessness, mental illness, substance use, addiction, or recovery live self-determined lives in communities of their choice, unfettered by discrimination, prejudice, and stigma. Our goals include, but are not limited to meaningful employment, safe & affordable housing, access to education, and helpful supports and services of their preference.
Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study
The Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study is a non-profit interdisciplinary organization dedicated to making psychoanalytic knowledge available and useful to interested professionals and the larger community in the Pacific Northwest. Membership in the Alliance is open to professionals in mental health, health care, and human services, regardless of academic discipline, who seek the deeper human understanding that psychoanalysis can provide.
Oklahoma Society for Psychoanalytic Studies
The Oklahoma Society for Psychoanalytic Studies is dedicated to providing high quality education about psychoanalysis to anyone interested. Our primary objective is teaching and learning, and serving as a professional for our members, who include clinicians, professors, administrators, and other professionals, working in a variety of settings in our community.
The Psychoanalytic Consortium is comprised of five psychoanalytic organizations: the American Academy of Psychodynamic Psychiatry and Psychoanalysis, the American Association for Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work, the American Psychoanalytic Association, the Confederation of Independent Psychoanalytic Societies, and the Division of Psychoanalysis (39) of the American Psychological Association.
Psychoanalysis Specialty Council (PSC)
The Psychoanalysis Specialty Council (PSC) represents the discipline of psychoanalysis in the Council of Specialties (Cos) in Professional Psychology, which is a non-profit joint venture, initially sponsored by the American Psychological Association (APA) and the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), to represent and support the development and functioning of recognized specialties in Professional Psychology. The PSC consists of the professional groups and organizations that represent the major educational, training, and professional constituencies and stakeholders relevant to the particular specialty in professional psychology.
RADAR.Psy is a Canadian-based association of psychotherapists with a relational approach, whose mandate is to promote the diversity of approaches in psychotherapy. Our desire is to defend and promote the importance of offering the public a plurality of approaches in psychotherapy. Among other things, we want decisions about choice of treatment to be made using evidence consistent with the current knowledge on the effectiveness of different forms of psychotherapy.
ROOM: A Sketchbook for Analytic Action
ROOM: A Sketchbook for Analytic Action is an award-winning interdisciplinary magazine conceived as an agent of community building and transformation. ROOM combines a collaborative and participatory “social turn” art practice with a psychoanalytic understanding of how change occurs. ROOM’s intersection of psychoanalysis, politics, poetry, art, and culture allows for a different perspective on the complex problems in our world and invites a greater familiarity with psychoanalysis as an important lens for social discourse. Our commitment to work across disciplines and cultures leads to a diversity of voices, community cross-fertilization, and transformation.
Rose City Center is devoted to improving our community through our top-notch training program and our passionate commitment to mental health. Founded in May 2004, Rose City Center is a nonprofit licensed psychology clinic that serves low-to-moderate income residents of the San Gabriel Valley and greater Los Angeles County.
Rose City’s founders began developing a solution to this problem by envisioning a mental health center that would be staffed by experienced clinicians receiving excellent ongoing training and supervision. In contrast to the impersonal atmosphere of many clinics, Rose City Counseling Center would be modeled on a private practice, a warm and professional setting where clients’ dignity and privacy would be respected and their individual needs prioritized. Services would be open-ended rather than pre-limited by a third party, and would seek to alleviate symptoms by fostering lasting change in clients’ lives by focusing on psychodynamic psychotherapy, to “explore those aspects of self that are not fully known, especially as they are manifested and potentially influenced in the therapy relationship.”
Southeast Florida Association for Psychoanalytic Psychology (SEFAPP)
The Southeast Florida Association for Psychoanalytic Psychology (SEFAPP), formed in 1987, is a local chapter of the Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychology: (Division 39) of the American Psychological Association. SEFAPP is a multi-disciplinary organization of primarily mental health professionals who are committed to furthering the understanding and growth of psychoanalysis, psychoanalytic psychotherapy and the methods of psychoanalytic inquiry. SEFAPP sponsors conferences, symposia and workshops on clinical issues, theoretical papers, and ongoing research by members and recognized experts in the field.
The Stephen Mitchell Relational Study Center
The Stephen Mitchell Relational Study Center exists for the purposes of educating professional psychoanalysts, psychotherapists, and the public-at-large about the nature, theory, clinical practice and practical utilization of relational psychoanalysis.The Mitchell Center provides opportunities for the investigation and development of relational psychoanalysis through training and education, and by convening conferences, seminars, and public lectures.
TherapyRoute.com supports the principles of established talk therapies. The services offered improve access and enable organisations and professionals to represent their work online. TherapyRoute highlights approaches rooted in depth and distributes writing that promotes public and professional awareness of these.
Vermont Association for Psychoanalytic Studies (VAPS)
Vermont Association for Psychoanalytic Studies (VAPS) is a local chapter of Division 39 (Psychoanalysis) of the American Psychological Association. For over 20 years, VAPS has provided a forum for local professionals interested in psychoanalytic ideas, and has grown from a small interdisciplinary group of committed therapists to an active, energetic society hosting numerous educational and networking events.
Volunteers In Psychotherapy is an IRS-approved charitable service in greater-Hartford, CT, that allows anyone to earn strictly private therapy in exchange for their volunteer work, done privately and independently, at the nonprofit, charitable or government agency of their choice. No reports go to insurers and no psychiatric labels become part of anyone’s permanent medical record. In its 20 years of nonprofit service, VIP has won awards from the Connecticut Psychological Association and the American Institute for Medical Education.
Our mission is to make mental health and related services available to underserved, marginalized, and/or disenfranchised people through organizational and individual capacity building. We are most notably dedicated to supporting services to people who have experienced discrimination and stigma and to those whose identities are particularly vulnerable to systems of oppression.