Open Therapy Institute

30/03/2026

“Psychoanalysis is often talking about things that the rest of psychology isn’t talking about as much…like the meaning of dreams, or jokes, or superstitions…”

Clip from Episode 1 of “Open Therapy,” podcast of the Open Therapy Institute, with Rob Henderson, Meghan Daum, and Andrew Hartz.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/Owdy6Co49eI?si=wjEfA9hNnQQoFdOF

29/03/2026

FINAL DAY TO SAVE: get 30% off "Political Conflict and Bias in Therapy" through Sunday, 3/29.

CE credits are available. Speakers include Nafees Alam, Jill Cermele, and Linda Chamberlain.

Learn more and register: https://opentherapyinstitute.org/workshops

26/03/2026

Is there truth to the Oedipus complex?

Clip from Episode 1 of “Open Therapy,” podcast of the Open Therapy Institute, with Rob Henderson, Meghan Daum, and Andrew Hartz.

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Clip from Episode 1 of "Open Therapy," podcast of the Open Therapy Institute with Meghan Daum, Andrew Hartz, and Rob Henderson.Watch the full episode here: h...

25/03/2026

Early registration ends soon: get 30% off "Political Conflict and Bias in Therapy" through Sunday, 3/29.

CE credits are available. Speakers include Nafees Alam, Jill Cermele, and Linda Chamberlain.

Learn more and register: https://opentherapyinstitute.org/workshops

23/03/2026

OTI Founder Andrew Hartz, Ph.D., on the difference between clinical psychologists and research psychologists.

Clip from “Open Therapy,” podcast of the Open Therapy Institute. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/s4zCTB8jn_k?si=P4yUHmNyH4ie34FP

20/03/2026

New OTI podcast: "Open Therapy" with Rob Henderson, Meghan Daum, and Andrew Hartz.

This series explores psychoanalysis, therapy, and culture. Watch the first episode here: https://youtu.be/s4zCTB8jn_k

17/03/2026

We’re thrilled to announce the next iteration of OTI’s journal, Open Inquiry in Mental Health, now a peer‑reviewed publication!

Explore the inaugural issue on Substack: https://openinquirymentalhealth.substack.com/p/introducing-otis-peer-reviewed-journal

13/03/2026

Build your career at OTI! We’re seeking a Project Manager to join our growing team. This role translates executive priorities into coordinated ex*****on across programs, partnerships, marketing support, and operational projects.

Learn more and apply: https://talentmarket.org/job-opening/otipm/

11/03/2026

OTI is working to address socio-political biases and improve care of millions of patients across the country.

As we enter our third year, here are some highlights from 2025:https://opentherapyinstitute.org/s/2025-Annual-Report_OTI_Website-PDF-tk92.pdf

06/03/2026

OTI Founder and President Andrew Hartz, Ph.D., speaks with podcaster Mark Walsh. They discuss “splitting” and the role of emotional dysregulation in political extremism, levels of bias in mental health care, and more.

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What happens when therapy stops being neutral and starts becoming political? In this fascinating conversation, Mark speaks with clinical psychologist Dr. And...

03/03/2026

OTI Founder and President Andrew Hartz, Ph.D., speaks with Jack Fowler about politicized therapist trainings and the field’s hostility toward “white men” and other groups.

Hosted by The Daily Signal. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=xnHIDVTk4dzMKwz8&v=6B3GScbE8Io&feature=youtu.be

27/02/2026

“If I can put you in a pigeonhole, I’m not really looking at the complexity of your personality.”

Ira Moses, Ph.D., ABPP, speaks at OTI’s workshop, “How the New Racial Reductionism Hurts Therapeutic Processes.”

Watch here: https://youtu.be/XZ8mX6vAH6o