Suffolk County Psychological Association

Promoting the profession of psychology in Suffolk County through fellowship, education, and advocacy

Welcome to the Suffolk County Psychological Association located in Long Island, New York.

SCPA's mission is to promote the profession of psychology in Suffolk County through fellowship, education and advocacy. Our members provide a wide variety of psychological services to individuals, couples and families including but not limited to psychotherapy, counseling and evaluations in their private practices, schools, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and universities.

UPDATED FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The political landscape, including executive orders, over the past weeks has had and will continue to have immeasurable impacts on our society, including historically disenfranchised communities (such as immigrants and LGBTQIA+ individuals), veterans, civil servants, the people we work with, those we love, and us as clinicians. SCPA’s position is one that enables all people, of all identities, to live free and fulfilled lives. It is important not to lose sight of our duty as clinicians to be aware of these issues and provide care with sensitivity, humility, and within the ethical principles of our profession. We are here to defend science, psychology as a field, and most importantly humanity, so that our clients, coworkers, and communities live not in fear of authentic expression. As a DEI committee, we remain committed to keeping you updated on best practices and ways to be engaged and have agency.

Welcome letter from SCPA President Thomas DiBlasi

February 2025

Hello everyone, Welcome to the newsletter. The board has some exciting updates below.

1. Aligned with SCPA’s emphasis on building connections, the SCPA board meetings are hybrid and we are hoping to develop these connections more in person. If you are interested in coming to a board meeting or coming after the meeting, then please reach out to a board member. [Read more]