GRADUATE TRAINING IN PSYCHODYNAMIC COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH

The Kedzie Center trains a small cohort of advanced graduate and doctoral students in psychodynamic therapy in the community, with a number of opportunities for learning.

Adler University, Chicago School of Professional Psychology, DePaul University, Erikson Institute, Institute for Clinical Social Work, Loyola University Chicago, Northeastern IL University, Northwestern University, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, University of Illinois Jane Addams, and the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work. 

We will begin reviewing applications for the 2027-2028 academic year on February 1, 2026, and will schedule interviews on a rolling basis.

We are a second-year placement for master's students and a therapy placement for doctoral psychology students. Applicants should have some client or human service experience. Students interested in community mental health and psychoanalytic theory are a good match. Bilingual ability is preferred but not required. We specifically seek students who can speak Spanish, Arabic or Korean.

Applications should be sent electronically to emhstraining@thekedziecenter.org. The application should include a cover letter, resume, case write-up, and 2-3 letters of recommendation including one from your Clinical Training Director. 

Student & Staff Clinical Consultation

Seminar with consultant Aileen Schloerb Ph.D., LCSW (of the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute)

Professional Development Presentation Series

A series presented by advanced practitioners who share their work and case conceptualization with staff. Presenters have come from the Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis, the Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis, Yellowbrick Consultation and Treatment Center, Loyola University, and the Illinois School for Professional Psychology. Presentations have included topics of countertransference, trauma, child bereavement, working with parents, and working with recent immigrants to the United States. Includes a Spanish Consultation Group, a Lacanian discussion group, Community Psychoanalysis Consultation, and consultations on specific topics as needed.

Core faculty

Include EMHS Board members Nancy Burke, Ph.D., Ellyn Daniels, Ph.D., Santiago Delboy, LCSW, and Ida Roldan, Ph.D., with affiliations with the Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis.

Individual Supervision

Trainees receive at least one hour per week of individual supervision with an experienced, licensed psychotherapist. Supervision is available in most disciplines according to the needs of the student's program. Clinical Supervisors are supported by consultation by the Institute for Clinical Social Work. 

Student Group Supervision

A weekly clinical seminar conducted by the Training Coordinator.

Other Opportunities include community engagement with our diverse communities including school and health fairs, parent workshops, parent-child play groups, school-based and community-based groups for all ages and community peace circles. 

Eva Ledoux is our Clinical Training and Supervision Director