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This article evaluates the concept of identity; a broad term belongs to self, and how it stays true to itself against ever-changing conditions. In clinical practice, identity may be mentioned when negativity occurs; (identity crisis, ego disturbance, splitting (of the ego) etc… Psychoanalysis constantly analyzes the identity in symbolical and sexual means; but where does the identity of psychoanalyst stand? The standpoint prioritizes reviewing the history of psychoanalyst and requires a closer look to the meaning of not only becoming a psychoanalyst; but also staying one.