Subpspecialty of Psychoanalysis
The ABAPPP administers both specialty certification in PA/PD Psychology and Subspecialty certification in Psychoanalysis. To be eligible for certification in any ABPP Subspecialty, applicants must first meet all eligibility requirements of the Specialty. Candidates who have completed post-licensure training in psychoanalysis at a psychoanalytic institute, an equivalent university-based program, or who have undertaken a program of advanced independent training that provides the equivalent of a formal program in psychoanalysis, may apply for both Specialty and Subspecialty certification. Any ABAPPP applicant, candidate, or Specialist may apply for Subspecialty certification in Psychoanalysis; however, individuals whose Subspecialty credentials are approved may enter the Subspecialty examination process only after they have been awarded Specialty board certification through the ABAPPP specialty examination process. The Examination Manual for individuals interested in Specialty Certification in Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Psychology can be found here.
Applicants who wish to pursue subspecialization in Psychoanalysis are required to complete an application form detailing their specific training and clinical experience in the Subspecialty.
Criteria approved by the ABAPPP Board of Directors and ABPP Board of Trustees for advancement to candidacy in the Subspecialty of Psychoanalysis can be found here.