Education

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

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
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CMPS & BGSP-NY Open HousesJoin 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]. |
Spring 2026 CMPS: Sat, May 16, 11:00 AM Sign Up Now BGSP-NY: Sat, May 16, 1:00 PM Sign Up Now For more information about the program and to have your questions answered by an admissions advisor, click here. |
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.
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 . . .]
More events to come
More events will be posted for the coming semester. Please check back.


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