Welcome to the Nevada State Psychological Association. Our membership includes psychologists working in professional and academic settings including but not limited to state agencies, private practices, schools, universities, and hospitals. We are also proud to say that we have strong membership involvement from both undergraduate and graduate students in psychology.

If you are visiting this site as a non-psychologist interested in learning more about what we do, I want you to know that we are a talented and dedicated group of professionals. We receive a median of seven years of education and training beyond our undergraduate degrees, including practica and internship training in hospitals and other health care settings. Psychologists are licensed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Licensure is generally uniform, authorizing a psychologist to independently diagnose and treat mental and nervous disorders upon completion of both a doctoral degree in psychology (Ph.D., Psy.D. or Ed.D.) and a minimum of two years of supervised direct clinical service. (American Psychological Association, Government Relations Office, February 2005, Fact Sheet). Psychologists provide a range of services including psychotherapy, diagnosis and assessment, primary and preventive disease management services and we strive to provide services that are sensitive to individuals' diverse social and cultural needs. Psychologists also conduct and/or base their work in strong theory-driven research in order to promote a better understanding of human emotion, behavior and ultimate well-being.

If you are a new psychologist to our state you will find a relatively small community of colleagues who will welcome and embrace you. We will invite you to our social gatherings and meetings. Colleagues will extend their hands and invite you to call them with any questions you may have. They'll invite you to lunch and give you advice about getting settled here. Before you know it you'll feel like you fit right in. You will also find that there are plenty of opportunities to participate in any number of our initiatives such as the Healthy Workplace Award Program, the new Public Education Program which seeks to inform the public about the mind-body connection, and our Diversity Initiative. You will see that your participation is not only valued but has the potential to have real influence with regard to the role psychology plays in Nevada. You will not be "just a number" here. Explore our website, learn about our projects, contact us and we'll look forward to meeting you soon.

If you have been a member of NSPA, thank you for your continued and ongoing support. We look forward to NSPA increasing its relevance and impact to its members and the communities we serve. Please give our officers and committee chairs your on-going feedback with regard to our activities and your needs and wishes for this association. Please visit the pages on this website that give you opportunities to share your ideas for CE programming, discussion topics, legislative initiatives etc. Finally, step up and get involved in a committee because your input truly enhances this organization. Even the tiniest bit of contribution makes a big difference to us. (To use HIPAA terminology, we’re all for "scalable participation." Do what fits for you.)

We appreciate your interest, support and participation.