Loren Dent

Loren Dent, a clinical psychologist from Brooklyn and co-director of the Green Clinic, shares his insights on psychosis through a Lacanian lens. He unpacks Freud and Lacan's theories, emphasizing the importance of understanding psychosis in urban settings. The discussion critiques traditional psychiatric classifications while advocating for compassionate patient care. Loren also highlights innovative clinical practices that challenge existing mental health policies and the need for community support, reshaping how society perceives and assists those experiencing psychosis.

Loren Dent, clinical psychologist and co-director at Brooklyn’s Greene Clinic, discusses the history and modern practice of community psychoanalysis. He traces institutional shifts from Freud to refugee analysts, contrasts national training paths, and explores who community care serves. Conversations touch on burnout, access, and how institutions shape clinical work.