The Columbia Day Program is a unique intensive outpatient clinic in Midtown Manhattan for individuals experiencing significant difficulties with school or work due to mental illness and/or addiction. Founded over 35 years ago within Columbia University Department of Psychiatry, one of the premier psychoanalytic training institutions in the U.S. All patients maintain weekly individual therapy outside the program. Led by Clinical Director Erica R. Gottlieb, PhD.

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Adults with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, substance misuse, or personality disorders whose conditions significantly impair work or academic functioning.

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Founded over 35 years ago within Columbia University's Department of Psychiatry. Uses group process as its primary therapeutic instrument. Groups foster confrontation of fears, challenge reliance on blaming others, question isolation and pessimism, and enhance self-esteem through understanding and helping others. Sits within one of the most significant psychoanalytic training institutions in the country.

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Erica R. Gottlieb, PhD — Clinical Director.

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