Christopher Jerome Carter, MDiv, ThM, PhD (Psychiatry & Religion), LP (Licensed Psychoanalyst), NCPsyA

About

Dr. Christopher Jerome Carter is a Licensed Psychoanalyst (LP) and Nationally Certified Psychoanalyst (NCPsyA) in private practice in New York. Drawing on nearly 45 years of leadership experience, Dr. Carter has distinguished himself through his work providing mental healthcare, spiritual care, and education. He became one of the first African Americans to graduate from Union Theological Seminary's doctoral program in Psychiatry & Religion. His book 'Jungian Reflections on Systemic Racism' (co-authored with Tiffany Houck, Routledge, 2022) breaks new ground in bringing depth psychology into dialogue with racial justice. He is an Honored Listee in Marquis Who's Who (2024-2025). He offers Individual Adult Analysis, Couples Counseling, and Consultation/Coaching, with services in English and intermediate Spanish. He offers a free 15-minute consultation.

Clinical Orientation

Jungian psychoanalysis rooted in the Psychiatry & Religion tradition of Union Theological Seminary. Critically examines analytical psychology through the lens of systemic racism, social justice, and the ethical responsibilities of the healing profession. Brings pastoral depth to clinical psychoanalysis.

Details

Training Princeton Theological Seminary (MDiv, Educational Psychology & Pastoral Psychology); Union Theological Seminary/Columbia University (PhD, Psychiatry & Religion); Jungian Psychoanalytic Association (analytic training)

Format In-Person

Accepting clients Yes

Address New York, NY 10038

Education & Training

MDiv, Princeton Theological Seminary
ThM, Princeton Theological Seminary
Master of Philosophy (2000), Columbia University/Union Theological Seminary
PhD in Psychiatry & Religion (2008), Columbia University/Union Theological Seminary
Jungian Psychoanalytic Association (analytic training)
Nationally Certified Psychoanalyst (NAAP)
Member, International Association of Jungian Analysts (IAAP)

Certifications

Nationally Certified Psychoanalyst (NAAP)
Member, International Association of Jungian Analysts

Best for

People of color seeking depth-oriented analysis
Racial trauma and identity work
Integration of social justice and depth psychology
Young adults and couples

Publications

Jungian Reflections on Systemic Racism (Routledge, 2022, co-authored with Tiffany Houck)

Contact

(646) 846-8568