American Psychoanalytic Association

Founded in 1911, the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA) is the oldest national psychoanalytic organization in the nation. APsA is committed to being a professional membership organization for psychoanalysts, psychoanalytic psychotherapists, academics, researchers, students, and other interested people – all whose work is profoundly informed by psychoanalytic theory and values, and to supporting their education and continuing professional development.

In addition to the national organization, APsA includes 36 approved training institutes and 38 affiliate societies throughout the United States. Since its founding, APsA is an active member of the North American Psychoanalytic Confederation (NAPsaC) and of the Psychoanalytic Consortium. APsA has been a component of the International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA), the largest worldwide psychoanalytic organization.