Manfred H. Hecht

Background

Hecht, Manfred H. was born on December 6, 1918 in Vienna. Came to the United States, 1938. Naturalized, 1943. Son of Maximilian and Ada C. (Spiro) Hecht.

Education

Certified, Medical School, University Vienna, 1938. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1958. Psychoanalytic certified, Postgraduate Center Mental Health, New York City, 1962.

Career

1 stepchild, Andrew M. Cantor, Congregation B"nai Jeshurun, Newark, 1948-1958. Leading baritone New York City Opera, 1948-1952. Psychology intern Virginia, 1955-1958.

Fellow Postgraduate Center Mental Health, New York City, 1958-1962, associate director department community service and education, director pastoral counseling, 1964-1980, senior supervisor, training analyst, 1978.

Affiliated professional staff Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 1989. Private practice psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, New York City, since 1960.

Supervisor, consultant Religious Consultant Center, Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, 1970-1980.

Member of advisory Boards various agencies and publications.

Achievements

• Manfred H. Hecht has been listed as a noteworthy psychologist, psychoanalyst by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of advisory Boards various agencies and publications. Served with Military Intelligence United States Army, 1943-1945. Fellow Council Psychoanalytic Psychotherapists.

Member APA, Postgraduate Psychoanalytic Society (past president), New York State Psychological Association.

Connections

Married Marie L. Engel, August 25, 1941. 1 stepchild, Andrew M. (deceased).

Father:

Maximilian M. Hecht

Mother:

Ada C. (Spiro) Hecht

Spouse:

Marie L. Engel