Psychoanalysis in the U.S.: Association of Portuguese-Speaking Psychoanalysts

Psychoanalysis in the U.S. has been gaining increasing prominence, and the AAPSP - American Association of Portuguese-Speaking Psychoanalysts is proof of this. This organization brings together professionals of Luso-Brazilian, Angolan, and Cape Verdean origin who work in the field of psychoanalysis in the United States.

The AAPSP's main objective is to provide support and integration for its members. To achieve this, the association offers membership certificates, promotes scientific meetings, and provides assistance with information on certification, insurance, professional practice, and licensing for working in various U.S. states. Additionally, the association is open to psychoanalysts and psychotherapists in training, as well as psychology professionals working with psychodynamic approaches.

AAPSP members are categorized into different groups, such as Psychoanalyst, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, Applied Psychoanalysis Professional, and Student. The enrollment process involves an application, credential verification, voting, and the payment of a membership fee. It's worth emphasizing that the AAPSP board is democratically elected by its members, reflecting the association's inclusive and democratic approach.

Thus, the AAPSP stands out as an important institution promoting the integration and professional development of psychoanalysts of Luso-Brazilian, Angolan, and Cape Verdean origin working in the United States. Through its initiatives and support for its members, the association contributes to strengthening psychoanalysis on the international stage.

If you are a psychoanalysis professional of Luso-Brazilian, Angolan, or Cape Verdean origin and work in the United States, the AAPSP can be an excellent opportunity for integration and professional growth. Be sure to learn more about this important association and the benefits it can offer to your psychoanalysis career.