Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

Degree Granted
Advanced Certificate
Degree Level
Graduate Certificate
Location
Garden City

Contemporary and classical theory with our psychoanalytic psychotherapy training.

Why Earn Your Graduate Certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at Adelphi on Long Island?

This one-year psychoanalytic psychotherapy certificate program offers an introduction to psychodynamic principles through the study of classical and contemporary psychoanalytic theory and technique.

The postgraduate psychoanalytic psychotherapy certificate from Adelphi specifically provides:

  • A sound introduction to psychoanalytic concepts
  • Supervision on clinical work
  • Grounding for further training as a psychoanalyst

Weekly Commitment for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Certificate Candidates

  • Two 90-minute seminars on Wednesday evenings at 6:00-9:15 pm
  • A rotation among group supervision/processing/intake supervision on Wednesdays 5:00-6:00 pm on Long Island
  • Individual 45-minute supervision (scheduled at the candidate’s convenience)
  • Providing psychotherapy to patients through the Postgraduate Psychotherapy Center or the candidate’s private practice (number of clinical hours are specific to each program)
  • Personal psychotherapy/psychoanalysis (weekly frequency depends on the specific program)
90%* * based on Adelphi University Career Outcomes Survey: Class of 2022
of our master’s graduates say that Adelphi University increased their understanding of the roles and responsibilities of professionals in their field
based on Adelphi University Career Outcomes Survey: Class of 2022

Program Info

Application Requirements

Applicants for the psychoanalytic psychotherapy certificate program and should submit the following:

  • A doctorate or master’s degree in a mental health field
  • Online application form and $60 fee
  • Two letters of recommendation from an academic or professional source
  • Personal essay (500 words)
  • All official college/university transcripts
  • Résumé/CV

The applicant will be contacted for a personal interview.

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