Massachusetts Institute for Psychoanalysis
A HOME FOR COMPARATIVE PSYCHOANALYSIS
The Massachusetts Institute for Psychoanalysis (MIP) provides comprehensive psychoanalytic training and professional education for candidates, postgraduate fellows, scholars, and mental health clinicians. Our institute takes a comparative approach to psychoanalysis where a wide range of perspectives, ranging from classical to contemporary, come together in open, ongoing dialogue. Central to this inclusive approach, we emphasize expanding our understanding and practice to engage with an increasingly diverse range of patients.
Education & Training
We are an educational organization comprised of teaching faculty and students studying comparative psychoanalysis as well as graduates, clinicians, and academics. Explore our training programs, fellowships, and continuing education.
Membership at MIP
MIP is a non-profit 501c3 organization founded in 1987 to provide high quality training through a comparative approach to psychoanalysis. MIP operates through the support of our members, and we ask that you consider joining us.
Continuing Education
Continuing education courses are offered throughout the year to both MIP members and non-members in our various program series, courses, trainings, fellowships, and more. CEUs, CMEs, and CEs credits are often available.
Psychoanalytic Support
MIP members and candidates are available to consult with you regarding your options for psychoanalysis and psychotherapy. Submit an intake form and our Referrals Coordinator will reach out regarding an appropriate fit for your needs.
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The Analyst's Listening: for, to, with
Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 • 9:30-12:30 pm • 2.5 CEU/CME/CE • Presented on Zoom
Speaker: Bruce Reis, Ph.D., FIPA, BCPsa
Discussant: Robert Riethmiller, Ph.D.
Moderator: Noha Sadek, M.D. -
Members are Invited to the MIP Holiday Party
Sat., Dec 13 from 6:30-9:30pm in Lexington
Let’s toast the season together. Mingle with the MIP community over hors d’oeuvres and libations, and enjoy a cozy night of connection.
Invitations will be sent from Paperless Post. PLEASE RSVP
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The Unthought Other: Freud’s Phylogenetic Fantasy and the Trauma of the Real
Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 • 9:30am–12:30pm • Zoom
Presenter: Dr. Michelle Stephens
Discussants: Dr. Paola Michelle Contreras
Moderator: Jen Irvin, LICSW
Training and Education Opportunities
Four Year Training Program in Psychoanalysis
Train in our unique program of in-depth study in comparative psychoanalysis, both theory & practice. In addition to our academic and clinical courses, candidates are free to choose their clinical supervisors & personal analyst.
Postgraduate Fellowship Program – Boston
The MIP Postgraduate Fellowship Program is a one-year program for mental health providers and scholars designed as a broad introduction to a range of psychoanalytic approaches and clinical applications.
Stechler Child & Adolescent Therapy Fellowship
The Stechler fellowship is a 24-session, one-year postgraduate program that covers topics in child and adolescent psychotherapy and is designed to help clinicians master the inherent challenges working with children.
Postgraduate Fellowship Program – Western Mass
This one-year, weekly fellowship in Western Massachusetts' Pioneer Valley region offers mental health providers and scholars the chance to explore diverse psychoanalytic psychotherapy models and theories.
Advanced Candidate Training Program in Psychoanalysis
The Advanced Candidate Training Program in Psychoanalysis is designed for senior clinicians who have already attained substantial psychoanalytic training, in formal or informal ways.
Continuing Education Opportunities
We provide diverse opportunities for both members and non-members to engage in continuing education. Clinicians, academics, scholars, and anyone interested in comparative psychoanalytic thinking are welcome.