James T. McLaughlin Training Program In Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

 Virtual Classes, Sliding Scale Tuition on As-Needed Basis, Contining Education Credits Available*

Listen, understand, interpret, and explore the in-depth psychological approaches to the complexities of the mind. This psychodynamic psychotherapy program is aimed at helping mental health practitioners deepen their work with their patients/clients. You may participate in Year One without making a commitment to the Advanced Year course.

* Contact administration@pghpsa.org for more information about continuing education credits.

What to Expect

The program, which is offered remotely, provides rich and clinically relevant readings on theory and technique. Classes are structured somewhat like a study group. The goal is to provide a comfortable environment for learning and useful resources for professional growth.  A group of diverse clinicians and academics usually comprise the course membership. Various professions, ages, and years of experience make for an interesting mix of perspective and a lively learning environment.  

The classes will consist of 1 hour of didactic lecture based on assigned reading material and 1 hour of clinical presentation, either by faculty or by participants, or of vignettes with focused question and answer to underscore theory. 

Eligibility

The psychodynamic psychotherapy training program is designed for participants who are trained and licensed  in the fields of psychology, social work, counseling, psychiatric nursing, medicine and psychiatry. If you are not currently licensed, but are working toward licensure, you may ask for an exception. Exceptions are granted on an individual basis. 

All participants are expected to participate in Year One as a prerequisite to participating in the Advanced Year of the course unless permission is granted based on prior psychodynamic training.

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James T. McLaughlin Training Program Year 1 

Tuition: $1,200; Payment plans are available and sliding scale tuition is provided on an as-needed basis.

Participants for this program would include anyone who is developing an identity as a psychotherapist and/or would like greater knowledge of psychodynamic psychotherapy, or those who are looking to greater develop their practice.

Continuing Education Credits: 60 continuing education credits available if all classes are attended. Contact administration@pghpsa.org for more information on contuining education credits.

Number of Sessions: 30 

Class dates for 2025-2026: Thursday evenings, 7:00-9:00 p.m. via Zoom, beginning in September 2025: 

 9/18, 9/25, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14

Continuing Education - Psychologists
Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education programs for psychologists.  Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center maintains responsibility for the program and its content.  

 
Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, LPCs:  The Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Centers is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center maintains responsibility for the program and its content. The Pennsylvania Board of Social Work approves of credits issued by APA sponsors. Therefore, the Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center is able to offer continuing education credits to social workers and counselors per Pennsylvania Code, Section 49. 

Notice for Out of State Students:

In the state of Pennsylvania, Social Workers and Councilors can seek re-licensure using continuing education credits awarded by the Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center by virtue of PPC’s accreditation by the American Psychological Association (APA).  Many states have similar laws and/or regulations. If you are applying for training at the PPC and you reside in another state, you can call your State’s licensing agency or review your state law to determine if the PPC continuing education credits will be accepted.

Need more information?  Call us at 412-661-4224; email:  administration@pghpsa.org

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James T. McLaughlin Training Program Advanced Year 

Tuition: $600; Payment plans are available and sliding scale tuition is available on an as-needed basis.

Participants for this program include those who have previously taken Year 1 of the McLaughlin program or have knowledge of psychodynamic psychotherapy and would like to develop greater understanding.

Continuing Education Credits: 20 credits available if all classes are attended. Contact administration@pghpsa.org for more information on contuining education credits.

Number of Sessions: 10

Class dates for 2025-20264:  Monday evenings, 7:00-9:00 p.m. via Zoom, beginning in October 2025:

 (dates to be provided soon.)

Continuing Education - Psychologists

Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education programs for psychologists.  Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center maintains responsibility for the program and its content.  


Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, LPCs:  The Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Centers is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center maintains responsibility for the program and its content. The Pennsylvania Board of Social Work approves of credits issued by APA sponsors. Therefore, the Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center is able to offer continuing education credits to social workers and counselors per Pennsylvania Code, Section 49. 

Notice for Out of State Students:

In the state of Pennsylvania, Social Workers and Councilors can seek re-licensure using continuing education credits awarded by the Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center by virtue of PPC’s accreditation by the American Psychological Association (APA).  Many states have similar laws and/or regulations. If you are applying for training at the PPC and you reside in another state, you can call your State’s licensing agency or review your state law to determine if the PPC continuing education credits will be accepted.

Need more information?  Call us at 412-661-4224; email:  administration@pghpsa.org

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Important Dates for 2025-2026 Applicants:

Applications are now being accepted. Applications will continue to accepted until full enrollment is reached.  Interviews are ongoing.