Valerie Frankfeldt, PhD, is a psychoanalyst, couples therapist, author, educator, case consultant, and frequent lecturer whose work explores the intersection of psychoanalysis, technology, and contemporary emotional life. She has more than forty years of clinical experience helping individuals and couples while also training and supervising clinicians and publishing widely on topics including AI, relationships, addiction, the impact of the pandemic in the consulting room, and clinical technique.
Dr. Frankfeldt is a Certified Psychoanalyst, Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, and Level 1 Relational Life Therapist with additional training in EMDR and Somatic Experiencing. She has worked extensively in the fields of addiction and eating disorders throughout her career.
She received her certification in psychoanalysis from the Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies and was awarded the Miriam B. Spotnitz Award for Outstanding Achievement in recognition of her graduation thesis.
Dr. Frankfeldt is a founding member of the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center (PPSC) and of its Committee on Psychoanalysis and Addictions Treatment. She served as Director of Training at PPSC for ten years and has been a member of its faculty since the institute's inception. She currently serves as a Training Analyst and Supervisor.
In addition to her private therapy practice, Dr. Frankfeldt provides individual and group case consultation to mental health professionals at all stages of their careers, from beginning clinicians to experienced practitioners.
She is an Associate Editor of Psychoanalysis, Self and Context and is a recognized author and lecturer. She also consults with aspiring and established writers seeking to strengthen their clinical writing and publish their work.
Dr. Frankfeldt is a member of the American Psychoanalytic Association's Council on AI and Psychoanalysis, where she contributes to the CAI Currents on the psychological impact of artificial intelligence and digital technology to society at large and to the field of psychoanalysis.
Contact me for a free 15 minute consultation: vfrankfeldt1@gmail.com