Welcome to the official website of Dr. Susan Kavaler-Adler. Here you will find information about Dr. Kavaler-Adler’s life and work in the field of psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and Object Relations theory.

Dr. Kavaler-Adler has been practicing psychoanalysis and psychotherapy in NYC for over 40 years. She is an Executive Director, Faculty, Training Analyst, and Supervisor for the Object Relations Institute. Dr. Kavaler-Adler is a prolific author with three books published by Routledge and about sixty professional articles in peer-reviewed journals.

If you are interested in joining any of Dr. Kavaler-Adler’s upcoming or ongoing groups, click the Groups tab above. For information on individual and couple’s psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, please click the Private Practice tab above. To read about Dr. Kavaler-Adler’s books, articles, and other publications, please visit the Books and Articles pages of this web site.

For a special treat, visit the Tango page!

Interview with Dr. Susan Kavaler-Adler: Making of a Psychoanalyst

Dr. Susan Kavaler-Adler, a psychoanalyst with 40+ years experience in the field of clinical psychology and psychoanalysis, talks about human nature, connection, social media, literature and Argentine tango.

In The Press

The National Digest

FORBES Magazine

Empowering Professionals

The Podcast Business News Network

Dr. Susan Kavaler-Adler, Ph.D., ABPP, D.Litt