Protecting the Public by Regulating the Professions of Psychology and Behavior Analysis

Contact Us

Executive Director
Heidi Herbst Paakkonen, MPA
Email: [email protected]

Deputy Director
Jennifer Michaelsen, MPA (Claims, Complaints, Investigations)
Email: [email protected]

Licensing Specialist
Kathy Fowkes (Initial Applications)
Email: [email protected]

Project Specialist
Krishna Poe (Renewals, Verifications, Public Record Requests, Security Codes)
Email: [email protected]

General Information - (602) 542-8162

Fax: (602) 926-8095

For referrals and specialties of psychologists call:

Arizona Psychological Association---(480) 675-9477

Granite Mountain Psychological Society---(928) 717-0521

Northern Arizona Psychological Society---(928) 600-2092

Southern Arizona Psychological Association---(520) 325-4837

Arizona Ombudsman/Citizens' Aide

Citizens have the right to file a complaint about an administrative act of a state agency with the Office of the Ombudsman-Citizens' Aide. This office may be able to assist you in resolving your complaint. To contact the Ombudsman-Citizens' Aide call:

Phoenix: (602) 277-7292

Statewide toll-free: 1-800-872-2879

ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL

Use the portal to complete the online renewal application or to pay your license issuance or renewal fee.

We do not have an online application for new applicants. New Psychologist and Behavior Analyst applicants must complete a PDF application. Please go to the FORMS tab in the menu, and then go to the application page appropriate to your profession (PSY or BA) for further information and to download forms, including the Universal Recognition applications.

PSY Applications

BA Applications

Pay Application Fees
by Credit or Debit Card

Staff cannot process credit/debit cards. If you wish to pay your application fee online with a card, please submit your application first (email is acceptable) and let Board staff know you want to pay the fee with a card. Staff must enter your application in the database before the application fee can be paid via the online application portal. Otherwise, initial application fees may be paid by check or money order via mail or delivery.

INITIAL ISSUANCE OF LICENSE

(Does not apply to Renewals):

Approved Applicants are required to pay the pro-rated license fee to have their license issued. This may be paid online by card, or by mail if using a check or money order. If paying by card using the online portal, please email the Board office first. The initial license fee will appear in the applicant's secure shopping cart only after staff assistance. Call 602-542-8161 or 602-542-8163 or email [email protected] for assistance.

BEHAVIOR ANALYST RULES
EFFECTIVE July 4, 2020

New Behavior Analyst Rules effective July 4, 2020

Please download the new Rules from the Statutes and Rules page:

Statutes and Rules page

PSYCHOLOGIST RULES
EFFECTIVE July 4, 2020

New Psychologist Rules effective July 4, 2020

CE in domestic violence, etc. is no longer required for Arizona licensed psychologists.
Please download the new Rules from the Statutes and Rules page:

Statutes and Rules page