State Board of Psychology

 The State Board of Psychology regulates the practice and licensure of psychologists in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology is responsible for regulating the practice of psychology through licensure, registration, certification and discipline of those engaged in the practice of psychology in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  The Board regulates psychologists, as well as the unlicensed practice of psychology.  Under this authority, it is the role of the Board to determine on a case-by-case basis whether a professional under its jurisdiction engaged in immoral or unprofessional conduct by departing from, or failing to conform to, an ethical or quality standard of the profession.  All Pennsylvania licensees are reminded to review the requirements of professional licensure as set forth in the Practice Act and Board Regulations to aid in their good faith clinical judgment to provide patient care that is consistent with the standards of acceptable and prevailing practice.  

Board Laws & Regulations

Law - Act 52 of 1972

Regulations

Policy Statement for Section 41.33(a)(5) of the Regulations (PDF)

Fees

Continuing Education Information

Continuing Education Information (PDF)

Contact us

Call us

1-833-DOS-BPOA - Available Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Call us

Email us

ST-PSYCHOLOGY@PA.GOV - Note: This mailbox is reserved for receipt of documentation specific to letters of good standing, exam information, disciplinary documents, transcripts and other education or employment verifications, and any other outside agency or related communications.

Email us

Mailing address

State Board of Psychology P.O. Box 2649 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649

Mailing address

Physical address

2525 N 7th Street Harrisburg, PA 17110

Physical Address

Get support

To contact the Board with general or application questions or assistance related to your license, application and/or for any technical support pertaining to the PA Licensing System known as PALS, please reference the link below.

Create a Ticket

Courier address

PA Dept of State, Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs Attn: State Board of Psychology 2 Technology Park Harrisburg, PA 17110-2919

Courier Address

Please note that neither the Board/Commission, nor its staff or counsel, are permitted to provide legal advice or advisory opinions, including interpretations of the law or regulations, or any indication as to how the Board would vote on any given case or scenario.  You are invited to contact a private attorney or professional organization for advice or guidance.