Psychoanalytic Institute of Northern California (PINC)

Education, service, and research in contemporary psychoanalysis.

Center for comparative psychoanalytic inquiry.

The Psychoanalytic Institute of Northern California (PINC) is a vibrant center for comparative psychoanalytic inquiry, research, and training. Since 1989, we have provided licensed mental health professionals the opportunity to study the full scope of psychoanalytic theory and to engage in research and clinical practice. Our training program—based on the tripartite model of course work, supervised analysis, and personal psychoanalysis—leads to a Certificate in Psychoanalysis.

PINC is widely recognized within local, national, and international communities as a welcoming and intellectually rigorous community. In an atmosphere that encourages creativity and dialogue, we adhere to the highest standards of psychoanalytic training.

● The 2022 PINC Vision Statement

● Commitment to Collaborate on Racial and Social Justice

● PINC Statement Against Police Brutality and Racial Profiling

Exploring PINC

Certificate Program

The certificate program consists of a four-year curriculum of coursework and case conferences, three supervised analyses, and a personal analysis which extends beyond these four years.

Community Psychoanalysis Track & Consortium

The CPT&C allows eligible candidates at PINC to substitute one of three required psychoanalytic training cases with a Community Project under supervision.

Events

The Psychoanalytic Institute of Northern California (PINC) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.

Admission Process

We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to psychoanalysis, a capacity for academic rigor, and clinical capability, including the ability to learn through self-reflection.

Find an analyst

Aid in finding an analyst through our moderate-fee and full-fee professional referrals.

PINC's History

36 years providing creative vision at the cutting edge of psychoanalysis.

Regular Events

The Psychoanalytic Institute of Northern California (PINC) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. PINC maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Visit our policies and disclaimers.

South Bay Center for Psychoanalytic Study

PINC Second Fridays

Early Career Case Conference

PINC Symposium

Focus On

Neuropsychoanalysis

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Membership

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Community Psychoanalysis Track

The Community Psychoanalysis Track (CPT) allows candidates to substitute the one year, 50 hour analytic training case required by PINC with a collaboratively constructed project in a community mental health agency.

Membership Benefits

PINC invites mental health professionals, students, academics, and other interested people to join our vibrant community. Members receive the following benefits: Discounted rates for PINC public events. Invitations to exclusive community networking and social events. Eligibility for our mentoring program. Opportunities to participate in PINC community committees. Membership in PINC group email list.