The Institute offers an intensive and comprehensive psychoanalytic training program. The theoretical framework of the Manhattan Institute for Psychoanalysis is contemporary interpersonal psychoanalysis as it is embedded in the more recent and broader relational tradition. The curriculum includes classical psychoanalytic thought, object relations, the evolution of interpersonal thinking, intersubjectivity and the study of other contemporary relational models. Our faculty and supervisors represent the range of contemporary psychoanalytic orientations.

ADMISSIONS

The Certificate Program in Psychoanalysis is designed to provide rigorous training in the principles and techniques of psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. It is open to qualified, licensed mental health providers: psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and psychiatric nurses. Outstanding candidates who do not fulfill these requirements may be considered on an individual basis and are encouraged to apply..

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

PERSONAL ANALYSIS:  Personal analysis is considered to be an integral aspect of training, and the Institute is committed to the principle of intensive analytic work concurrent with training. The purpose of the training analysis is to help the candidate develop the understanding of self which is necessary in order to become a psychoanalyst. Candidates are expected to begin their analysis upon admission and to continue in analysis for the duration of training. A minimum of 300 hours at a frequency of three times per week is required, and this frequency is to begin no later than September of the second year of training. However, this is a minimum, and candidates are strongly encouraged to exceed that minimum. Once the minimum requirement is met candidates may, with permission, reduce this frequency to twice a week.

COURSEWORK: Formal coursework consists of five years of classes, with two courses taken each trimester. In most instances, a theoretical course focusing upon conceptual or historical issues is paired with a clinical seminar in which candidates share an opportunity to present case material. Each course meets for one and one-half hours per session, for ten weeks, on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 PM and from 8:30 to 10:00 PM.

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SUPERVISED PSYCHOANALYTIC EXPERIENCE:

Candidates work with at least two patients in psychoanalysis. This work begins in the first year of matriculation, and these training cases are supervised until the candidate graduates. All patients are referred by the Institute’s Clinical services and must be seen in person in our offices. Candidates obtain a minimum of 200 hours of individual supervision, distributed among at least three supervisors, over five years, with each supervisor to be seen for a minimum of 50 hours. According to New York State licensing regulations, one supervisor must be seen for a minimum of 100 hours. Additional supervision by faculty and graduates is available at reduced fees.

All candidates are required to see at least one patient, twice weekly, beginning, at the latest by January of the first year of training and continuing for a minimum of 300 hours. In special circumstances, this deadline may be extended by request to the Training Committee. All candidates are required to see at least one patient, three times weekly, beginning, at the latest by September of the second year of training and continuing for a minimum of 400 hours. In special circumstances, this deadline may be extended by request to the Training Committee. Additional clinical hours are required by New York State to meet licensing requirements; candidates are responsible for monitoring and obtaining these additional hours. Unlicensed candidates must remain in Institute supervision as long as they are working with patients referred by the Institute.

TUITION

Tuition (2024-25 academic year): $3500.00. Tuition is due one week before the start of each trimester. Candidates who expect to have difficulty paying their tuition in full should work out a payment plan, to be approved by the co-directors, prior to the start of the academic year. Any change of circumstances during the academic year should be discussed with the co-directors, so that an alternative arrangement can be made. There is a fee of $100.00 for late payments.

Manhattan Institute is pleased to offer need-based financial assistance and scholarships in each of our programs as well as equity based scholarships for BIPOC candidates.  Please indicate on your application if you would like to be considered for one of these scholarships. 

Supervision: Supervision is $75 per session and is to be paid to the Manhattan Institute for Psychoanalysis.

Personal Analysis: Analytic fees are paid directly to the analyst at a fee level determined with the analyst. Candidates are expected to remain in analysis throughout training.

Refund Policy:
If a candidate chooses to withdraw from coursework prior to the fourth week of classes in any trimester, they will receive a full refund for that trimester. If for personal emergency reasons, a candidate withdraws prior to the sixth week, they will receive a total refund for the trimester.

CERTIFICATE IN PSYCHOANALYSIS

Upon completion of the psychoanalytic training program, and upon approval of the Training Committee, candidates are awarded a Certificate in Psychoanalysis.