Washington State Psychological Association (WSPA)

Founded in 1947, the Washington State Psychological Association represents the profession of psychology in the State of Washington. The association is recognized at the national level for both its success in legislative activism and professional support. WSPA constantly works to expand the parameters of psychology in their state, thus increasing the quality of their service to communities where psychologists live and work. As the representative voice for Psychology in Washington State, their organization addresses the full breadth of psychological professions by including over 400 members from private practice, governmental service, and academia.

WSPA is governed by a volunteer of six Trustees and has a paid staff of four and holds an annual fall convention and single day workshops in the spring.

Mission:
The mission of the Washington State Psychological Association is to support psychologists and psychologists-in-training, to promote the practice of psychology, and to ensure continued education and advancement of knowledge within the field of psychology.

Vision:
The Washington State Psychological Association aspires to excel as an innovative, effective, and strategic state and national leader to advance the profession and public interest in psychology.