Benefits for Professional Members

Becoming a member of the Lehigh Valley Psychological and Counseling Association (LVPCA) has many benefits for those with Master’s and Doctoral degrees, including:

  • APA-approved Continuing Education Programs.  All members are put on a mailing
  to list to receive information about upcoming programs.  Approximately four
  programs are offered locally per year.  Topics include assessment and treatment
  of psychological problems, counseling, theories and approaches, ethical issues,
  supervision, pharmacology, managed care, practice-building, research, etc. Members receive a reduced rate for these programs.
  • LVPCA directory lists all of our members, their licensure status or primary
  professional role.
  • Subscription to the LVPCA Quarterly which features articles on timely topics and
  information on current events in the local psychological community.  Article
  contributions and advertisements are welcome. Advertising in the newsletter is free for members.
  • Peer Consultation Groups are run through our Practitioners Affairs committee.
  • Professional committee service.  Each year you are welcome to join one of our
  committees to become more involved.
  • Become a guest presenter. You can deliver psycho-educational presentations for
  professionals, students, and the community through our Speakers Bureau.
  • Increased Contact and Networking