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The California Board of Psychology licenses psychologists and psychological associates Each member may serve a maximum of two terms.

The California Board of Psychology dates back to 1958 when the first psychologists were certified in the state. The Board of Psychology is one of 30 regulatory entities which fall under the organizational structure of the Department of Consumer Affairs. Historically, the Board has been closely affiliated with the Medical Board of California. The Board consists of nine members (currently five licensed psychologists and four public members) who are appointed to the Board for four-year terms. The five licensed members and two public members are appointed by the Governor. One public member is appointed by the Senate Rules Committee, and one public member is appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly. Public members cannot be licensed by the Board of Psychology or by any other Department of Consumer Affairs healing arts board. The Board's executive officer is appointed by the Board to ensure that the Board functions efficiently and serves solely in the interests of the consumers of psychological services in the State of California. The Board of Psychology is funded totally through license, application, and examination fees. The Board receives absolutely no tax money from the general Revenue Fund of the State of California.

10/26/2026

10/01/2026

The Board of Psychology’s Outreach and Communications Committee will meet via WebEx on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

Agenda topics include updates on social media, website statistics, the newsletter, and outreach activities. Updates to the Board’s Strategic Plan will also be provided.

The agenda may be found at the following link:

https://psychology.ca.gov/about_us/meetings/index.shtml

Attending the Committee meeting will earn CPD credit under CPD Category #1 - Attendance at a California Board of Psychology Meeting.

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09/25/2026

Here is the most current information regarding processing times for applications at the Board of Psychology.

07/31/2026

Greetings:

The Board of Psychology (Board) will meet in person at the Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station on Friday, August 14th at 9:00 am.

Topics for discussion and possible action include updates on legislation, regulatory packages, EPPP update, and nomination of a delegate to the 2026 ASPPB Annual Meeting.

To access the agenda, please use the link below:

https://psychology.ca.gov/about_us/meetings/index.shtml

Physically attending the Board meeting will earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit under CPD Category #1 - Attendance at a California Board of Psychology Meeting.

A website for the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology

07/30/2026

The Summer 2026 Journal is here!

The Board of Psychology (Board) is dedicated to protecting the public, and one of the most critical tools available for this mission is the complaint process. Read our description of the process as it pertains to your rights and what to expect if you are contacted by the Board’s Enforcement Unit.

If you have been licensed for at least a few years, you are probably familiar with the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements for your renewal. Did you know that attending a board or committee meeting may help you accrue CPD hours? Get up to speed with the latest information on CPD resources and updates.

Deficiencies and errors are frequently the cause of long application processing times, and the last thing you want to have to worry about is resubmitting your paperwork. Follow the guidelines in the article and rest assured that your application should roll right along.

Read the entire journal here:

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+19165747720

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http://www.psychology.ca.gov/

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