Recognition of Organizations that Provide Certifications in Specialties and Subspecialties in Professional Psychology

Organizations that provide certifications in APA-recognized specialties and subspecialties may apply to be recognized by APA so that individuals with a certification from the organization can have that credential listed in the APA membership directory.

The Commission for the Recognition of Specialties and Subspecialties in Professional Psychology (CRSSPP) carries out this recognition process.

Applications

How to apply

  1. Review the Criteria for the Recognition of Organizations that Provide Certifications (PDF, 104KB)opens in new window.

  2. If you are interested in submitting an application for review, please email us to request an application.

  3. Submit the application to Jennifer Taylor, PhD. Bookmarked, searchable PDFs are the preferred format.

  4. New and renewal applications are due May 1. Applications may be submitted for earlier review. Contact Jennifer Taylor, PhD, for further information.

How to provide comments

When organizations apply for recognition, notice is provided so that third-party comments can be made about those organizations. The commission accepts third-party comments about organizations applying for recognition which must state the name of the people or parties represented by each comment. Issues addressed in comments should focus on the issues covered by the Criteria for the Recognition of Organizations that Provide Certifications in Specialties and Subspecialties in Professional Psychology (PDF, 104KB)opens in new window.

All comments must be in writing and are limited to 10 pages. To process third-party comments in the most efficient manner, comments should be provided within 90 days of the program’s date of application.

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Organizations

Organizations that have applied to be recognized by APA are listed here based on their current status:

  • Under review
    The organization has not yet received a final decision and no further information on the organization and its stage in the recognition process may be provided. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the organization directly for further details.

  • Recognized
    Organizations that have been judged by the CRSSPP to be consistent substantively and procedurally with the Criteria for the Recognition of Organizations that Provide Certifications in Specialties and Subspecialties in Professional Psychology.

  • Application voluntarily withdrawn
    The organization has voluntarily withdrawn its application from the recognition process.

Under review

Organizations undergoing the review process will be listed here.

You may contact Jennifer Taylor, PhD, with any questions.

Recognized

The following list indicates approval of application for recognition.

Organization Name Year of Initial Recognition Year of Renewal of Recognition
American Board of Professional Neuropsychology (ABN) 2013 2030
American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) 2013 2027
Fees

  • Application fee: 1,000ドル
    Application fees are for initial and renewal applications. The organization must provide payment with the submission of application for recognition.

  • Annual fee: 250ドル
    An annual fee is due with the invoice at the beginning of each approval year, starting the year after approval.

Last updated: March 2026Date created: 2012