Join MPA

The Maryland Psychological Association (MPA) is the membership association for psychologists, psych associates, and other mental health professionals.

Choose the Plan that Powers Your Practice

Professional Tiers

For Full Members & Fellows

Most Popular: MPA Classic — $393


Core Benefits:


  • Expert Guidance 
  • Updates and support from the Professional Affairs Officer 
  • Free brief legal consultation with Legal Counsel 
  • Ethical consultation with the Ethics Committee 
  • Community & Networking 
  • MPA listserv access 
  • MPA In Your Neighborhood events 
  • Mentoring and peer consultation group opportunities
  • Additional social and networking opportunities 
  • Business of Practice Tools 
  • Free listing in the “Find a Psychologist” referral service 
  • One free online classified ad (included in one copy of the newsletter and posted on the website for 90 days) 
  • Online practice tools and FAQs 
  • Professional Growth 
  • 25% discount on all CE programs (~$125 annual savings) 
  • Free access to the MPA Career Center (resume posting included) 
  • Eligibility to apply for the Leadership Development Academy
  • Publications 
  • Subscription to The InPsyder and The Maryland Psychologist 


MPA Advocate — $450


Includes everything in Classic, PLUS:


• One free 3-credit home study (a $100 value) 

• One additional free classified ad (a $75 value)

• Optional public recognition in Conference publications


NEW: Academic and Public Sector Psychologist Member — $295


Designed for and limited to members working in public sector, academic or institutional settings


Includes:

• All legislative advocacy benefits 

• Access to listserv and shared professional updates 

• All MPA publications 

• Eligibility for the Leadership Development Academy 

• Participation in events like MPA In Your Neighborhood 



Does NOT Include:

• CE program discounts 

• Free ads 

• Referral service listing 

• Legal and ethical consultations


Early Career Psychologists (ECP)


All receive Classic benefits


ECP-1 FREE
First-year licensed psychologists are eligible for one year of complimentary membership during their first year of licensure. 


ECP-2 $175

ECP-3 $225

ECP-4 $275

ECP-5 $330


Senior Membership (Age 68+)


All receive Classic benefits


Licensed & Working  $275

Non-Licensed & Working $175



Emeritus Member — $76

For fully retired members

As a token of appreciation for your continued support, you continue to receive Classic benefits


Additional Membership Categories

Graduate Students — $25

Students who are matriculated as psychology graduate students in a regionally accredited college or university, and interns or post-doctoral fellows may apply for student membership.

Associate Member — $255

At least two years of graduate work or a Master's degree that is psychological in nature. Registered Psych Associates should use this category.

Additional Membership Categories

Undergraduate Students— $25

Secondary School Teachers— $255

Non-Resident Affiliates — $255

If you fit any of the above categories but don't live or provide psychological services in Maryland, you may choose to apply for Non-Resident Affiliate status. The recommended option for psychologists who live either in our neighboring state or other PsyPact participating states. 

*** There are options for Hardship Dues and for membership at a part-time level. Please make this request in writing to the ED. Both Hardship Dues and Part-time dues are available for 2 years. Those applying for Limited Membership may be asked for further documentation.


Do you need to pause your membership? Maybe you’re going on sabbatical or are putting your practice on hold. You can PAUSE your membership. While you will no longer receive any of the benefits of being a member, you will be contacted periodically to see if you’re ready to renew.