NPAP TRAINING INSTITUTE

A Multi-Model Approach

From the classical tradition to the most current ideas, our program offers theoretical pluralism, fostering independence and choice in your analytical journey.

TRAINING / THE INSTITUTE

Start building your Psychoanalytic Voice

Start your psychoanalytic career today—simple application process.

Explore the full spectrum of psychoanalytic thought.

A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE

Founded by Freud’s protégé, Theodor Reik, we are one of the oldest and largest non-medical psychoanalytic institutes in the U.S., founded in 1948.

Nationally accredited training program by the American Board for Accreditation in Psychoanalysis (ABAP)
Registered with the NYS Education Department to prepare students to sit for the New York State License in Psychoanalysis
Proud home of The Psychoanalytic Review

THE DOUGLAS MAXWELL LIBRARY

The NPAP library houses over 2500 books and periodicals, including subscriptions to several psychoanalytic journals, and all volumes of the NPAP’s journal, The Psychoanalytic Review. The library’s mission is to contribute to the clinical and academic development and advancement of our candidates and members.

All our books are catalogued on our database which can be viewed in-house or at our Online NPAP Library Database.

Our Commitment

DIVERSE TRAINING

Comprehensive curriculum covering Classical to Contemporary psychoanalytic theories
Open to licensed mental health practitioners and candidates with master’s degrees from arts, social sciences, psychology, medicine, law, and humanities
Emphasis on hands-on clinical experience in 2nd year of training

EXCELLENCE AND INCLUSIVITY

A democratic organization with lifelong voting membership
Commitment to diversity and social justice

COMMUNITY SERVICE

50+ years of mental health services in our Greenwich Village clinic
An active membership that contributes to published scholarship and public discourse
Regular public forums and scientific meetings on crucial issues

BE PART OF OUR LEGACY

Rigorous multi-faceted psychoanalytic education
Hands-on training
Inclusive, professional community
Opportunity for personal growth and social impact