Ahron Friedberg, M.D., is an eminent psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, author, and educator whose career has been defined by a deep commitment to advancing mental health. He serves as Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, where he has been involved with program development and translational research.

 

Academic and Editorial Leadership

Dr. Friedberg is the Editor of Academy Forum, published by the American Academy of Psychodynamic Psychiatry and Psychoanalysis, and Book Editor for Psychodynamic Psychiatry. In these positions, he curates leading scholarship, fosters dialogue across disciplines, and helps shape contemporary discourse in the field of mental health. 

 

Clinical Practice and Research

Dr. Friedberg practices in Manhattan, working with individual couples and families. He is also Director of The Park Avenue Center, where he helps professionals meet their various challenges and achieve their goals. At Mount Sinai, he has served as Co-chair of the Psychiatry Advisory Board and has led several major educational initiatives, including the annually nationally recognized Innovations in Psychiatry Symposium.

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His clinical research is based in the Department’s Mood and Anxiety Program, with a focus on resilience, stress, and the neurobiological mechanisms that support emotional recovery—areas that bridge psychodynamic insight with contemporary neuroscience.​

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Authorship and Thought Leadership

Dr. Friedberg's books integrate clinical experience with psychoanalytic theory to create accessible guidance for personal growth. His publications include:

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• Psychotherapy and Personal Change: Two Minds in a Mirror

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• Life Studies in Psychoanalysis: Faces of Love

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• Towards Happiness: A Psychoanalytical Approach to Finding Your Way

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• Through A Screen Darkly: Psychoanalytic Reflections During the Pandemic — winner of the 2022 Gradiva Award for Best Book

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• Everyday Leadership: Taking Charge in the Real World 

 

His forthcoming book, The Young Person’s Guide to Health and Wellness, reflects his continued commitment to mental health education. Aimed at adolescents and young adults, the book offers a clear and compassionate roadmap for understanding resilience, stress, identity, relationships, coping strategies, and the foundations of emotional and physical wellbeing. It equips young readers with practical tools to navigate challenges and develop lifelong habits that support mental health and personal agency.

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Professional Recognition

Dr. Friedberg is recognized for his expertise in psychotherapy, psychodynamic theory, leadership psychology, and psychiatric education. He is a frequent lecturer and workshop leader and serves as a mentor to emerging clinicians. He has received two Gradiva Awards from the National Association for Advancement in Psychoanalysis.