American Psychoanalytic Association

The American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA), the oldest national psychoanalytic organization in the United States, was founded in 1911. 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 34 approved training institutes and 38 affiliate societies throughout the USA. Since its founding, APsA has been a component of the International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA), the largest worldwide psychoanalytic organization.