Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology

The AACAP "is the leading national professional medical association dedicated to treating and improving the quality of life for children, adolescents, and families affected by" mental, behavioral, or developmental disorders.

AAMFT represents the professional interests of more than 24,000 marriage and family therapists throughout the United States, Canada and abroad.

Founded in 1952, ACA is the world's largest association exclusively representing professional counselors in various practice settings.

The mission of AMHCA: "To enhance the profession of mental health counseling through licensing, advocacy, education and professional development."

APsaA, the oldest national psychoanalytic organization in the nation, was founded in 1911. APsaA, as a professional organization for psychoanalysts, focuses on education, research and membership development.

With 148,000 members, APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide. Its mission "is to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people’s lives."

ASCA provides professional development, publications and other resources, research and advocacy to more than 24,000 professional school counselors around the globe.

The purpose of ACES "is to advance counselor education and supervision in order to improve the provision of counseling services in all settings of society."

"Psychology is the scientific study of people, the mind and behaviour. The British Psychological Society is the representative body for psychology and psychologists in the UK. We are responsible for the development, promotion and application of psychology for the public good."

NASP's Mission: NASP represents school psychology and supports school psychologists to enhance the learning and mental health of all children and youth.

The largest scientific organization in the world dedicated to research focused on the understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental health

The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) is the nation's premier professional certification board devoted to credentialing counselors who meet standards for the general and specialty practices of professional counseling.

The National Mental Health Information Center was developed for users of mental health services and their families, the general public, policy makers, providers, and the media.

Part of the American Psychological Association, Division 17 advocates for Counseling Psychology within the field of psychology and in the public sector.