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Psychoanalytic Education, Training, and Therapy

Opening new doors in understanding the underpinnings of emotional disorders while offering a unique and comprehensive approach to psychoanalytic technique.

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Education

Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies

TRAINING TO BE A PSYCHOANALYST

CMPS is a New York State Licensure Qualifying Institute. The Center's program in psychoanalysis has three training levels: Matriculation,  Certificate Candidacy, and Research Candidacy. We offer a range of education and training programs including a Masters of Arts in Psychoanalysis through the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis-New York (formerly the New York Graduate School of Psychoanalysis).

Training and Education

Therapy

Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies

TALKING HELPS

The Consultation and Referral Service is the clinical division of CMPS. We offer affordable short- and long-term therapy for a wide range of life challenges including relationships, job stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, serious illness, and life transitions. We are an inclusive clinical setting where people of all life circumstances are welcome.

Consultation and Referral

CMPS & BGSP-NY Open Houses

Join us for an informational session about the programs of study offered at the Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies and the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis-New York, forrmerly the New York Graduate School of Psychoanalysis. [Click here for our Master's program webpage].

Fall 2026 

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All Events

Events and
Public Courses

One-Semester Introduction to Modern Psychoanalysis (survey course open to the public)

Ten Thursdays at 7:10 PM – 8:40 PM
September 17 – November 19

15 CE CREDITS FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS AND SOCIAL WORKERS

This popular course offers the fundamentals of modern psychoanalytic theory and technique to those considering psychoanalytic training. Topics include transference, resistance, countertransference, and emotional communication. Open to clinicians and the public.

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Do You Hear the People Sing?

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 • 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Doors Open at 6:30 PM

Patriotism, Propaganda, and Revolution in the Art of Europe and the Americas
Public Event

“All art is propaganda,” Diego Rivera famously pronounced. In this presentation we will look at how art has been used to inspire people in bringing about social change and upending oppressive power structures.  [Read More . . .]

Speaker: Mark Buenzle

One-Year Program (In-Person Survey Course Open To The Public)

Begins Monday, September 28, 2026, 5:30 - 8:40 PM

30 CE credits per semester for Licensed Psychoanalysts, Psychologists, and Social Workers

The One-Year Program in Modern Psychoanalysis offers a solid foundation in modern psychoanalytic theory and technique.  [Read more . . .]