Experienced practitioner of psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
Professional Activity:
Positions held:
Since 1976, has been
faculty member and supervisor at the National Institute for the
Psychotherapies (NIP), a highly respected training Institute
focusing on advanced training of professionals to increase their
effectiveness as practitioners. Was Co-Director of the Supervisory
Training Program at NIP (1980 – 2015), and faculty and
supervisor in NIP's National Training Program.
Specialties:
In group psychotherapy and
supervision of both individual and group psychotherapy. Has given
many workshops on this subject both locally and nationally.
Writings:
Has published articles on the
supervision of individual and group therapy.
Association Memberships:
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- APA Division 39 Psychoanalysis
- American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA) Fellow
- Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society (EGPS)
- New York Institute for Gestalt Therapy (Former Fellow)
- Long Island City Arts Association
Dr. Altfeld is also an accomplished abstract oil painter and his paintings can be viewed on the painting website, www.davidaltfeldart.com