On November 15th, the Psychoanalytic Center of the Carolinas hosted a deeply insightful event at NC State’s Witherspoon Student Center in Raleigh, NC, featuring Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, one of the world’s leading experts in trauma research. For those in attendance, the event offered a unique opportunity to explore trauma through the lens of…
The Lucy Daniels Center in Cary is expanding to meet the growing mental health needs of children and families across the Triangle. Supported by new funding and community partnerships, the Center will nearly triple its size, adding space for therapy, testing, and professional training. The expansion is designed to bring multiple services together under one…
Join the Psychoanalytic Center of the Carolinas on November 15, 2025, for a transformative event featuring internationally renowned trauma expert Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score. Held at NC State University’s Witherspoon Student Center, the event is open to clinicians, students, and members of the public interested in understanding…
Please join us in congrulating the 2025-2026 Pearsall Fellows. Emily Aarons, MD is a fourth-year psychiatry resident at Duke with interests in general adult psychiatry, psychotherapy, and working with Spanish-speaking populations. She is originally from Raleigh, NC and completed a B.A. in Spanish at Duke University before earning her medical degree at UNC Chapel Hill….
Please join us in congratulating these deserving recipients of the Judy Byck Scholarship! Modupe Edogun, LCSWA, LCAS, spent ten years working as a biomedical engineer and then decided to pursue a long-held interest in mental health services. She completed her MSW at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and trained at Duke University’s Counseling…
This month, the Psychoanalytic Center of the Carolinas celebrates a monumental milestone in the life of one of its most esteemed members and founding figures— David F. Freeman, M.D., who turned 100 years old on April 13, 2025. David grew up on a farm within walking distance of Raleigh, North Carolina. As the youngest of…
In a compelling essay from The American Psychoanalyst, a young psychiatrist reflects on his unexpected journey from a passion for psychopharmacology to a profound appreciation for psychodynamic care. Initially drawn to psychiatry by the powerful medications it offered, he found his perspective shifting through a pivotal patient encounter in the emergency department. What began as…
At the recent Scientific Program hosted by the Psychoanalytic Center of the Carolinas (PCC), we had the honor of recognizing and celebrating the achievements of several outstanding individuals who have recently graduated. This moment was one of reflection and joy, marking both their academic and professional milestones. We would like to extend our warm congratulations to Renu…
In his article, Richard Almond explores how psychoanalysis, traditionally focused on the intrapsychic, is increasingly engaging with the broader “Social” realm, encompassing societal and political dynamics. While psychoanalysis once overlooked the social context of individuals, there is now a growing recognition that mental health professionals must consider the multiple social systems—like family, race, and politics—that…