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The international home for serious schema therapy clinicians.

A professional community where clinicians, researchers, and students from around the world stay in dialogue, share clinical experience, and advance the practice of schema therapy together.

Become a Member

What membership includes

Every JYSTA member gets year-round access to a global professional community on Mighty Networks β€” discussions, events, and resources at no additional cost.

A living professional community

A private platform on Mighty Networks where clinicians, researchers, and students from around the world stay in dialogue between events.

Live events all year, included

Members attend In Dialogue conversations and JYSTA events at no extra cost β€” no per-event fees, no add-ons.

An archive that grows

Recorded sessions, past symposium content, and member-only resources, available whenever you need them.

Stay connected anywhere

Participate from anywhere through the JYSTA app on iOS or Android, or in your browser.

Membership levels differ in which discussion spaces you can join β€” but every member is part of the community.

Choose your membership

Schema therapy is practiced in every region of the world. Our membership pricing is adjusted by country income level so clinicians anywhere can participate as full members of the community.

Pricing updates automatically based on your country.

Humanitarian rate available: JYSTA offers a temporary humanitarian rate for members residing in Ukraine or primarily serving Ukrainians affected by the war. Please contact us to apply.

Community Member

For those who want to stay connected to the schema therapy world.
From $35/year β€” select your country
USD per year
Open to anyone interested in schema therapy β€” students of the field, retired clinicians, allied professionals, and supporters.
  • General discussion spaces
  • Member events at no extra cost
  • Full archive access
  • Mobile app access
  • No clinical discussion areas
Select your country first

Student Member

For graduate students currently in training.
From $25/year β€” select your country
USD per year
For those building their practice and learning schema therapy alongside experienced clinicians.
  • Student-focused spaces
  • Clinical discussion areas
  • Member events at no extra cost
  • Full archive access
Select your country first
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Professional Member

For practicing clinicians and researchers.
From $75/year β€” select your country
USD per year
The core membership for those working with clients or conducting research in schema therapy.
  • Clinical discussion areas
  • Professional exchange spaces
  • Member events at no extra cost
  • Full archive access
Select your country first

Sustaining Member

For those investing in the field’s future.
From $175/year β€” select your country
USD per year
For experienced clinicians and supporters who want to underwrite JYSTA’s continued growth.
  • Everything in Professional
  • Recognition as a Sustaining Member
  • Direct support of JYSTA’s programs
  • Member events at no extra cost
Select your country first

Founded on the work of Jeffrey Young.
Built for the field’s future.

Jeffrey Young’s work transformed psychotherapy, offering a powerful integrative approach to understanding and treating long-standing emotional patterns. JYSTA continues that work β€” supporting a global community of clinicians and researchers committed to advancing schema therapy in practice, training, and research.

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose the right membership level?

Choose the level that best reflects your role and how you want to engage. Community is open to anyone interested in schema therapy and offers general discussions. Student is for those currently in graduate training and includes clinical discussion areas. Professional is for practicing clinicians and researchers, with full clinical and professional exchange. Sustaining is for those who want to support JYSTA’s growth at a higher level.

How is pricing determined?

Pricing is adjusted based on World Bank country income classifications (July 2025) to support equitable access across regions. There are four pricing categories (A–D); your country selector above places you automatically.

Category A (High-Income): American Samoa, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, The, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Channel Islands, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Guam, Guyana, Hong Kong SAR, China, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Rep., Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao SAR, China, Malta, Monaco, Nauru, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Oman, Palau, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Singapore, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Martin (French part), Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, China, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Virgin Islands (U.S.)
Category B (Upper-Middle-Income): Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Cabo Verde, China, Colombia, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Fiji, Gabon, Georgia, Grenada, Guatemala, Indonesia, Iran, Islamic Rep., Iraq, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Paraguay, Peru, Samoa, Serbia, South Africa, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Thailand, Tonga, TΓΌrkiye, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu
Category C (Lower-Middle-Income): Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Cambodia, Cameroon, Comoros, Congo, Rep., CΓ΄te d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Arab Rep., Eswatini, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, Honduras, India, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Lesotho, Mauritania, Micronesia, Fed. Sts., Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, SΓ£o TomΓ© and Principe, Senegal, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Viet Nam, West Bank and Gaza, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Category D (Low-Income): Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Dem. Rep., Eritrea, Gambia, The, Guinea-Bissau, Korea, Dem. People’s Rep., Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Togo, Uganda, Yemen, Rep.
How does billing work?

Membership is billed annually based on your date of joining, with the option to enable automatic renewal each year. Payment is handled securely through Mighty Networks.

Can I change my membership level later?

Yes. You can change your membership level as your role or level of engagement evolves. Please contact us and we will be happy to assist.

Do I need to be certified in schema therapy to join?

No. Membership is open to clinicians, researchers, and supporters at all stages of experience with schema therapy, including those new to the model. Access to specific community features varies by membership level.

What if my country isn’t listed?

As a U.S.-based nonprofit, JYSTA complies with applicable laws and regulations related to international participation, and payment access may be restricted in certain countries. If your country isn’t listed or you have questions about eligibility, please contact us.

Are clinical discussions moderated?

Clinical discussions take place within a professional community guided by established standards of respect and thoughtful exchange. While discussions are not actively moderated in real time, concerns can be reported and reviewed to maintain a constructive environment.