License Qualifying Program in Psychoanalysis & Contemporary Psychotherapy
The License Qualifying Program in Psychoanalysis & Contemporary Psychotherapy (LQP) is geared toward people interested in entering the mental health field or those presently involved in the mental health field who desire a rigorous course of study and clinical training in psychoanalysis and comprehensive psychotherapy. Successful completion of this 5-year program leads to qualification for New York State licensure application in psychoanalysis as well as a certificate in psychoanalysis and comprehensive psychotherapy from NIP.
The Preliminary Year of the License Qualifying Program in Psychoanalysis & Contemporary Psychotherapy introduces candidates to the world of psychoanalysis. Through readings, case presentations, and group discussions, candidates will begin to examine the evolution of the field and how the goals of treatment have been shaped and re-shaped over time.
In a parallel fashion, candidates are encouraged to examine their own evolution resulting in the decision to pursue a career in psychoanalysis. As they begin working with patients, Preliminary Year candidates will learn about the development and maintenance of the analytic relationship, beginning with initial contact, and early phases of treatment. Through supervision and seminars, they will learn to reflect deeply on their role as beginning analysts.
This is a 5 year program, comprised of the Preliminary Year and 4 years in the Adult Training Program in Psychoanalysis and Comprehensive Psychotherapy, which candidates may apply for in the spring of their preliminary year. Admission to the Preliminary Year of the LQP does not guarantee admission to the Adult Training Program, for which there is a separate admissions process.
In the preliminary year, classes are held on Tuesday evenings, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
For additional information, contact Co-Directors Tanya Leach (tanya@tanyaleach.com) and David D’Alessio (David.m.dalessio@gmail.com).
Important Information for Applicants with International Graduate Degrees
Important Information for Applicants with International Graduate Degrees
By fostering a diverse educational environment, the National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP) aims to enrich the learning experience for all, drawing on varied perspectives and backgrounds of its international student community.
NIP welcomes applicants whose international graduate degrees, and programs that awarded them, have been certified by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED), as equivalent to those in the United States.
In order to become certified, applicants whose graduate or professional training was completed outside of the United States, can begin by navigating here: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/psychoanalysts/application-forms. This will take you to the “Licensed Psychoanalyst” application page, where you can fill out forms “1”, and “2A”. Accompanying the completed forms, the university which issued your degree should send official transcripts, by mail, to:
New York State Education Department
Office of the Professions
Bureau of Comparative Education
89 Washington Avenue Albany, New York, 12234-1000
The state recommends submitting degrees that have already been translated into English to avoid delays in the equivalency process. NYSED provides translation resources here: https://www.op.nysed.gov/about/general-information-policies. Scroll down to the section, “Qualified Translations”, in order to view their listed information.
Students with international degrees are encouraged to begin the application process well in advance. Obtaining the appropriate documentation and completing credential evaluations can be time-consuming, and NIP cannot offer interviews for training until appropriate state documents have been received.