Contemporary Freudian Society (CFS)

Overview

Founded in 1959, CFS – formerly the New York Freudian Society – offers training in contemporary Freudian psychoanalysis with a strong emphasis on theoretical pluralism and clinical rigor. It has institutes in New York and Washington DC.

📍 Contact Information

• Address: 26 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11242
• Phone: (212) 752-7883
• Email: info@contemporaryfreudiansociety.org
• Website: www.contemporaryfreudiansociety.org

🎓 Training Programs

Integrated Child and Adult Psychoanalytic Training Program

• Duration: 4–10 years
• Format: Evening (New York) and weekend (DC) classes
• Curriculum: Contemporary Freudian theory, technique, development, and clinical practice
• Clinical Requirements: Personal analysis, supervised clinical work
• Eligibility: For licensed psychoanalysts: a masters degree in any field; for clinical candidates in psychoanalysis: a license, or path to a license, in a clinical field whose scope includes psychoanalysis (such as social work, psychology, or medicine)

Child and Adolescent Specialization

• Duration: 1–2 years (in addition to integrated training)
• Format: Evening (New York) and weekend (DC)) classes
• Curriculum: Child development and psychoanalytic technique for work with children
• Clinical Requirements: Supervised child cases
• Eligibility: Enrollment in or completion of integrated psychoanalytic training

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program

• Duration: 2 years
• Format: Evening classes
• Curriculum: Psychoanalytic theory and technique applied to psychotherapy
• Eligibility: Licensed mental health professionals

📄 Application Process

1. Application form
2. Official transcripts
3. Three letters of recommendation
4. Personal statement
5. Interviews with faculty members

💰 Costs and Financial Aid

• Tuition charged per semester
• Some scholarship funds available
• Payment plans offered