Welcome to the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis!
Our Mission
At the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis, our mission is to cultivate a thriving and diverse community of certified psychoanalysts dedicated to the advancement of modern psychoanalytic and applied psychoanalytic practices. Using current technology, we are committed to providing globally accessible exceptional training across education, treatment, supervision, and leadership domains, empowering professionals and the clientele we serve.
Our Vision
At the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis (PSP), we envision a future where psychoanalytic thought and practice profoundly enrich individual lives and society at large.
We aspire to:
- Be a Leader in Psychoanalytic Education: Expand our reach and impact by offering innovative and accessible psychoanalytic education programs, attracting diverse and global learners
- Advance Mental Health Services: Enhance our clinical practice by integrating cutting-edge telehealth services and expanding our offerings to meet the needs of underserved and marginalized communities, ensuring high-quality mental health care for all.
- Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Lead the psychoanalytic field in addressing systemic racism and other forms of inequality, fostering a climate of purposeful inclusion, and ensuring that our community reflects the diverse society we serve.
Certificate in Modern Psychoanalysis
Among its central educational aims, PSP seeks to train people to become skilled psychoanalytic practitioners. At the heart of this model of analytic education is a dual focus: an emphasis on the ongoing maturation of PSP students in training, and the integration of theory and practice. This is accomplished through a rich combination of personal analysis, clinical supervision, and academic learning.
PSP Academic Studies Program
The PSP Academic Studies Program was designed for those interested in psychoanalytic enrichment, and requires the student to take 8 courses over a two-year period. Although training analysis is not a requirement of the program, students are encouraged to engage in training analysis to enhance the student’s learning experience.
Certificate in Organizational Dynamics, Leadership and Consulting
The Certificate in Organizational Dynamics, Leadership, and Consulting is for aspiring and experienced clinicians, organizational leaders, consultants, coaches and other helping professionals who wish to deepen their work through the application of psychoanalytic principles and techniques to organizational and leadership development and consulting. These principles and practices include attention to relational and unconscious dimensions as well as the importance of transference, countertransference and resistance in working through maturational challenges and difficulties in organizational life.
Continuing Education & Distance Learning
The Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis can accommodate working professionals who wish to fulfill their Continuing Education Requirements. Courses are offered on weeknights as well as Saturday mornings. PSP courses provide a deep understanding of complex mental health issues and the human condition in an interactive environment. Students learn about the historical roots of psychoanalysis as well as how modern psychoanalysis offers relevant insight and assistance to people from all walks of life.
Accessible
Virtual learningAccessible
As a distance learning training institute, PSP offers all courses live, online, via ZOOM or Google Meet!
Affordable
Affordable classes, reduced fee training analysisAffordable
PSP offers affordable classes for both matriculated and non-matriculated students with opportunities for continuing education credits for social workers and professional counselors. In addition, PSP’s community of certified psychoanalysts include some who offer discounted rates for new students.
Inclusive
We foster a climate of purposeful inclusion of all people.Inclusive
The Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis strives to foster a climate of purposeful inclusion of all people.
Accredited
Our programs are accredited by ABAP.ABAP Accredited
Our programs are accredited by the American Board for Accreditation in Psychoanalysis
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Training
Learn more about our programs and offerings.Training
PSP offers tripartite training (Coursework, individual training analysis, and supervised clinical training) in Modern Psychoanalysis. In addition, PSP offers certificates in Organizational Dynamics, Leadership and Consulting, as well as a non-clinical academic certificate in Modern Psychoanalysis. Coming soon! PSP will offer a certificate in Modern Psychoanalytic Supervising, Training Analysis, and Teaching.
Careers in Psychoanalysis
Learn about potential careers in psychoanalysisCareers in Psychoanalysis
The Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis provides training and support for candidates to become instructors, clinical supervisors, training analysts, Board and Society members, as well as areas of applied psychoanalysis.
Statement of Inclusivity and Diversity
The Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis strives to foster a climate of purposeful inclusion of all people. We value and respect the diversity of racial and cultural identity and background, nationality, sexual and affectional orientation, gender identity and its expression, religious background and belief, marital status, family structure, age, mental and physical health and ability, political perspective, and educational and class status.