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APA promotes the practice and professional work of 110,000+ licensed psychologists in the United States. ​​

We create opportunities for psychologists, and we lead solutions for mental/behavioral health, population health, and diverse societal needs.

We embrace new approaches, conceptualizations, and models of practice to meet current and emerging demands, especially for population health and health equity. We communicate with the public and members for high-priority issues.

Leadership

Lynn F. Bufka, PhD, ABPP

Head of Professional Practice
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Shakila Pedris

Executive Assistant
Shakila Pedris

Program areas

Strategic relations and leadership

The Office of Strategic Relations and Leadership aligns efforts between governance, staff, and practice partners to lead the profession forward

Technology, innovation, and measuring care

The Office of Health Care Innovation focuses on developing strategies to leverage technology and data to address issues within health care

Legal and state advocacy

The Office of Legal and State Advocacy protects and enhances the professional practice of psychology and patient access to mental health care through active engagement in the legal, legislative, regulatory, and marketplace arenas

Payment policy, integration, and health care

The Office of Health and Health Care Financing leads clinical and operational advancements of the profession to increase viability and impact of psychology practice

Evidence-based practice and health equity

The Office of Evidence-Based Practice and Health Equity promotes access to high-quality, scientific, and equitable psychological care

Independent practice

The Office of Independent Practice prioritizes the needs of psychologists in independent practice in promoting the discipline of psychology and advancing the profession

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Resources for practicing psychologists in all settings and stages of their career, including the business of practice, legal issues, and reimbursement

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Last updated: January 2025Date created: 2008