If you haven't noticed it yet, there is a major new upgrade to the APsaA Web site. The popular “Find an Analyst” module has been completely overhauled to provide a much easier search experience for those who are looking for a psychoanalyst in their community. By simply using a zip code and a mile radius, prospective patients will find results displayed next to a Google Map, on which the location of each member's office is marked with a pin.
From the search results that match the zip code and mile radius, the Web site visitor can view the analyst's profile. APsaA members can—and should—add to their own profile details about their practice which will help prospective patients better match up their needs with an analyst.
This improvement is a terrific new benefit of membership as it allows members to customize their individual profiles with extensive information on their specialties, interests, insurance policies, languages spoken, and many more categories. In fact, the search function (e.g., analysts specializing in child and adolescent analysis, analysts who speak Spanish) will only be effective for prospective patients to the degree that APsaA members add this information to their profiles. Customizing your profile also allows you to decide whether you want certain pieces of information available to the public such as your e-mail address.
Below are simple instructions for customizing your profile. For a video tutorial on the new Find an Analyst module, visit: apsa.org.
Customizing your analyst profile is quite easy. Just log into the APsaA Web site by selecting “Member Log In” at the top right of the home page. Enter your membership ID and password and click “Log In.”
To make changes to your name or contact details, contact Brian Canty in the National Office (bcanty@apsa.org), but you can update all other fields on your own.
Once you are logged in, scroll your mouse over “Find an Analyst” in the main menu and select “Edit Analyst Profile” from the dropdown menu.
Your analyst profile will open and you will see the available fields.
You can use the check boxes along the left side to choose which elements you would like to display on your profile.
You can also add preselected attributes on some of the fields. Select an attribute from the drop-down list and click the “Add” button. These fields allow for multiple values, so you can continue to add all attributes that apply.
To remove an attribute, click the red “x” on the right to delete it.
You can add a photo to your profile at the end of the list of elements. Click the “Browse” button to find an image file located on your computer. Select the image and click “Open” to return to the edit page. Now click the “Upload Picture” button to add the image to your profile.
When you are finished making changes to your profile, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click “Save Your Profile” Wait for confirmation that “Your Profile Has Been Saved,” which displays next to the button.
It is now safe to navigate away from the page.
Be sure to return often to keep your profile up to date!
Note—The Find an Analyst function is primarily designed for the general public to find an appropriate analyst. For APsaA members trying to find other APsaA members, it is suggested that you use the Membership Roster in the Members Section of the Web site at . There is an easy search function within the Membership Roster. An important reason to use the Membership Roster (as opposed to the Find an Analyst function) is it may include information (such as an e-mail address) that will not be displayed in the Find an Analyst display. If you would prefer to use the Find an Analyst module, click on the Advanced Search tab.
You can reach Jake Lynn at or (212) 752-0450.