Los Angeles County Psychological Association (LACPA)

Description

The Los Angeles Psychological Association (LACPA) represents the more than 4,000 licensed psychologists within Los Angeles County by responding to the mental health needs of the community. Its purposes are to advance the science and profession of psychology and promote human welfare while educating the public about psychological issues.
LACPA members have access to continuing education programs, consultation on legal, ethical, social, and economic issues related to the profession and various support services.
LACPA is responsive to the public by answering questions regarding psychology while also addressing the needs of member psychologists, associates, affiliates, and graduate students of psychology.
Founded in 1945 and incorporated in 1962, LACPA is a chapter of the California Psychological Association (CPA), a state association of the American Psychological Association (APA).

Member benefits

FREE Participation in LACPA’s listserve
FREE CEs at LACPA’s Brown Bag Lunch Series – Beginning January 2010
FREE subscription to The Los Angeles Psychologist, LACPA’s bi-monthly award-winning newsmagazine
Opportunity to participate in LACPA’s Practice Development Network (PDN)
Special fees for LACPA members for Annual Convention
Reduced fees for LACPA members for continuing education courses
One FREE 30 word Group Therapy Ad in each Los Angeles Psychologist
Opportunity to feature business card in The Los Angeles Psychologist
FREE professional listing in the LACPA Membership Directory Book
Access to Online Membership Directory listing your professional credentials at www.lapsych.org
Advocacy on behalf of local psychologists
Networking with psychologists and other professionals in activities such as the Book Club, Hiking Club, Film Club, or the Parenting Club
Enhancement of professional development through Special Interest Groups such as Addictive Behaviors, Assessment, Child and Adolescent, Couples Therapy, Divorce, Early Career Psychologists, Group Therapy, LGBT, Spirituality and Mindfulness, or Women's Issues
FREE consultative services on ethics and other professional issues
Opportunities for professional leadership within the psychology community