The Institute for Psychoanalytic Training and Research

The Institute for Psychoanalytic Training and Research (IPTAR) is an organization that offers advanced education and training in psychoanalysis—an approach to understanding and treating mental health issues by exploring unconscious thoughts and feelings. It trains future psychoanalysts and provides therapy services to the public. IPTAR combines academic learning, clinical practice, and research to deepen understanding of the human mind. Its goal is to promote mental well-being through both professional development and accessible mental health care rooted in psychoanalytic principles.