What gets in the way of satisfaction - in love, in work, in life? Finding the answer to this question is what psychoanalysis is all about. Teaching the science and art of psychoanalysis is the goal of the Mid-Manhattan Institute for Psychoanalysis.

MMI welcomes psychotherapists, social workers and mental health practitioners seeking to deepen their skills and theoretical understanding; people who want to expand their effectiveness in business, teaching, the arts, or parenting; and anyone who wants to achieve better understanding of themselves and others. Whatever your background, we invite you to look through these pages and learn about Modern Psychoanalysis and the Mid-Manhattan Institute.

Modern Psychoanalysis grew from the work of Hyman Spotnitz, a neurologist and psychiatrist who began his clinical work in the 1950's. Dr. Spotnitz believed that many of the neuroses and more severe mental illnesses seen today stem from the preoedipal period: the first two or three years of life, before the transformational development of language.

MMI is proud to have earned Dr. Spotnitz's emphatic endorsement. To read it, click here.

Building from the work of Sigmund Freud, Dr. Spotnitz formulated a theory of technique that recognizes the powerful, destructive role played by bottled up anger and aggression in the formation of emotional illness. Spotnitz's work has led to the successful treatment of addictions, eating and impulse disorders, as well as severe borderline conditions and psychoses prevalent in our society. These same techniques have been found to be effective in the treatment of relationship issues, career conflicts, anxiety, depression and the various life issues we all face.

With an exceptional faculty well versed in the art of engaging students on both an emotional and cognitive level, MMI offers courses to people at all levels of understanding. In addition to intensive training in modern analytic theory and technique, courses are offered in specialized areas such as group therapy, child and family therapy, addictions, gerontology, parenting, relationships and conflict resolution.

MMI grants a certificate in psychoanalysis and also provides its students with the support and opportunity to earn advanced academic degrees.

We hope you'll get in touch with us, and together we can advance the cause of satisfaction in life.