OKLAHOMA pSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATIONMission: To advance psychology as a science, profession, |
A psychologist works with individuals, families, couples and groups to help them better understand and address emotional, interpersonal and behavioral challenges. Psychologists use scientific evidence to help people manage situational problems, trauma as well as short and long term emotional needs, chronic pain and serious mental illnesses. Psychologists have a doctoral degree and are equally educated in their field of specialization as those who specialize in specific medicine (MD, DO), dentistry, optometry, and chiropractic spending an average of 6-8 years studying the science of human behavior, including 3500 hours of supervised training. What psychologists do best in addition to therapy is testing and assessments. Oklahoma has over 600 licensed psychologists and post doctoral students who's education, certifications and clinical and research experience impact the mental health of Oklahomans. Click here to learn more from our Who's Who Brochure. Provider differences at a glance:
legislative advocacyWhy do Oklahomans not have access to the care they seek and deserve? Why do psychologists continue to encounter barriers when treating/seeing patients/Oklahomans? OPA's Legislative Strategies addresses the barriers faced by Oklahoma psychologists. Read morePSYCHOLOGIST OF THE DAYMembers of OPA have the opportunity to engage and be recognized by state legislators each Monday during the legislative session. There are time slots still available for the 2023 OK State Legislative session to SHADOW but all slots to be Psychologist of the Day are FULL for 2023. CONTINUING EDUCATION WEBINARS FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS CONGRATULATIONS TO Dr. Robert (Bobby) Martin, Ph.D. Congratulations to Oklahoma City University for accomplishing PsyD accreditation contingency status by the Commission on Accreditation, American Psychological Association. OPA celebrated on campus August 16th with OCU's Interim Provost who is a psychologist, Dr. Thomas Gamble, Ph.D. Dr. Joe James and Dr. Melissa Hakman Dr. Thomas Gamble, Ph.D. Dr. Bill Sharp, Dr. Glenna Stumblingbear-Riddle, Dr. Catherine Shaw, Dr. Shannon Beach, Dr. Thomas Gamble, Dr. Joe James, Dr. Amy Cataldi, Dr. Lori Holmquist Day, Dr. Melissa Hakman, Danna Fowble |
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