A career with endless possibilities that helps those in need! In-person, hybrid or 100% online learning!

Our programs will help you launch or transition to a rewarding career in the Mental Health Field, where work/life balance is considered essential for success.

Academy of Clinical and Applied Psychoanalysis (ACAP) is located in Livingston, New Jersey.

ACAP, offering a Certificate program in Psychoanalysis that leads to NJ State Certification as a Psychoanalyst, has been continuously nationally accredited by ABAP, the American Board for Accreditation in Psychoanalysis, since 1990.

The Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis (BGSP) offers a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and in Psychoanalysis, along with a Post-Masters Certificate in Mental Health Counseling, hosted by ACAP at the Livingston, NJ campus and through distance learning.

BGSP-NJ, (formerly ICPS), the New Jersey Campus of BGSP is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE, by the US Department of Education (USDOE)).

TheBGSP-NJ curriculum is accepted by the New Jersey Professional Counselor Examiners Committee.

Click here for a new student application for ACAP. Click here for a new student application for BGSP-NJ graduate programs.

Click here to schedule a time to speak with an admissions advisor.

Freud’s Last Session

A Theater Conference on Relationships

A Theater Conference at Van Vleck House & Gardens (in-person)

In person seating is limited, so please register early for that advantage.

or

on Zoom

Sunday, November 10th, 2024, 2pm – 6pm EST, 4.0 CEs

Co-sponsored by BGSP-NJ & NAAP

iStriveSupporting young adults, high functioning on the autism spectrum, who are aging out of most programs.

Saturday program. Now accepting new applications! Interested in scheduling an appointment for an application interview? Please send us an email>>

Psychoanalytic Masters Programs in New Jersey
Student Testimonials

 ACAP is offering a Tuition Referral Program. Click to learn more>>


Now offering a 20% tuition discount to staff at mental health agencies on BGSP-NJ’s Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. Contact us to learn more!


Apply for The Paulette Katz Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to a student in the ACAP Certificate program or the BGSP-NJ Master of Arts program. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist students who have educational financial needs.  ACAP or BGSP-NJ students are invited to apply.   Click to learn more and apply>> 

Why us?

ACAP has had continued national accreditation, first from NAAP and then ABAP, since 1997.

Small classes – emphasize clinical expertise

Close mentoring & supervision for practice building

Integrated clinical experiences

No standardized testing, no GRE’s

Affordable tuition fees