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