A psychoanalyst affiliated with the American Psychoanalytic Association must train an additional minimum of 4 years with many psychoanalysts training several more years to be able to graduate as a "psychoanalyst". Training includes intensive supervision, advanced theory and technique as well as a personal psychoanalysis.  Dr. Menendez is a psychoanalyst. Please watch the video below from APSAA to gain a further understanding of psychoanalysis.