James F. Masterson M.D.
Dr.
Masterson pioneered the developmental self and object relations approach
to the psychotherapy of the Personality Disorders through clinical
research. He is the founding father of The Society of Adolescent
Psychiatry and past president of its New York Chapter.
The body of Dr. Masterson's work is represented in the books he has written, many of which have been translated into several languages, including early work in the field of the real self, which represents a breakthrough in treatment of the borderline and narcissistic disorders.
His latest book, The Personality Disorders - a New Look at the Developmental Self and Object Relations Approach was recently published by Zeig, Tucker & Theisen, Inc.. His books are required reading in courses throughout the country. As an international authority on The Personality Disorders, Dr. Masterson's articles and papers have been published in leading journals in this country and abroad. He also lectures widely.
Dr. Masterson maintains a private practice and is Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry, Joan and Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University.
His current professional memberships include:
- Fellow, American College of Psychoanalysts
- The American College of Psychiatrists
- Distinguished Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association
- The American Society of Adolescent Psychiatry
- Executive Board, American Psychotherapy Association
- Honorary Member, Clinical Faculty Association, UCLA
Awards:
- Distinguished Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association, 2003
- Annual 2003 Award, California Psychological Association for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology
- The Sigmund Freud Laureate Award, National Association of Psychoanalytic Physicians, 1996
- The Schonfeld Award of the American Society of Adolescent Psychiatry for outstanding achievement, 1989.
- The Alumnus of the Year Award, Jefferson Medical College, 1989
For more information, please contact:
The Masterson Institute
For Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
60 Sutton Place South
New York, NY 10022
212-935-1414 Phone
212-355-5924 Fax
info@mastersoninstitute.org