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.

Our 70th Anniversary Party was a huge success! Click here to access the 70th anniversary journal and click here for a selection of photos from the party.

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 Beth Hollander

Summery 2026

Happy summer, SCPA! What a busy past few months we have had.

Drs. Madalina Yellico, Donna Thiele, and Mary DiBenedetto went to Albany for Lobby Day in May. They spoke to legislators about issues of great importance to us as psychologists, including continuity of care across state lines and concern about the use of AI. Thanks to their attendance and lobbying, PsyPact was finally approved by New York State’s legislature and currently awaits Governor Hochul’s signature; a bill providing the strongest protections in the country for kids against unsafe features in AI chatbots is also sitting on the governor’s desk. We are profoundly grateful to Drs. Yellico, Thiele, and DiBenedetto for taking the time to go to Albany on behalf of all of us. [Read more]