William Alanson White Institute Clinical Services

About this facility

The William Alanson White Institute in New York is a leading psychoanalytic training institute that also provides clinical services for people of all ages. It helps individuals manage anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, eating disorders, compulsions, and addiction. Services include low-cost individual therapy, psychoanalysis, and group therapy. With sliding scale fees and flexible hours, the Institute offers accessible, long-term care to those who might not otherwise afford it. Using an interpersonal psychoanalytic approach, the Institute helps individuals explore how their thoughts, emotions, and relationships shape their lives. Therapy often feels like a thoughtful conversation, encouraging self-awareness and emotional growth. Services include individual and group psychotherapy, family and couples counseling, and specialized care for children, artists, and LGBTQ individuals. These evidence-based practices aim to foster meaningful and lasting change. Programs tailored for artists, LGBTQ clients, and families provide support for unique challenges like identity exploration, parenting concerns, and creative blocks. The Child and Family Center offers counseling and developmental guidance, while artist-focused services address performance-related anxieties and emotional roadblocks. Founded in 1943, this New York-based institute has helped people enhance their emotional well-being and deepen their relationships.