Welcome to the Illinois Psychological Association
The Illinois Psychological Association (IPA) is dedicated to promoting the field of psychology as both a science and a profession. Our mission is to support psychologists in their professional growth, advocate for the mental health needs of the community, and advance psychological knowledge through research and education. With a rich history of advocacy and education, the IPA plays a pivotal role in shaping mental health policies and practices in Illinois.
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What is a clinical psychologist?
A clinical psychologist is a highly-trained mental health professional who specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Clinical psychologists are non-physician doctors (PsyD or PhD) who specialize in mental health, including substance use disorders.
CE Opportunities
Alzheimer's and Other Dementias Where Did I Put My Keys? The Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
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Average Rating:★★★★★ 4.7
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Duration:1 Hour
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Format:Audio and Video
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Price:$30.00 - $35.00
IPA Convention 2026: Psychology Unbound: Thinking Boldly, Acting Freely and Shaping Leaders.
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Presenter:Ellen Astrachan-Fletcher, PhD, FAED, CEDS Dana Baerger Wendy Baker Virginia C. Barry, MD Lynda Behrendt Alice M. Bernstein Christina Biedermann Julie Bindeman, PsyD Nikki Bishop, PsyD Bruce E Bonecutter Blair Brown, PsyD Paul Cantz Wendell W Carpenter Sarah Mitchell Chen, LCSW, APHSW-C Samantha L Chiariello, PsyD Joseph Comaty, MS, PhD, MSCP, MP, ABPP Deborah Conley, LCSW Abigail Damsky Brown, PsyD, PMH-C Kim Dell'Angela Natalie Rose Dille Marie Eddy Laura L Faynor-Ciha Andrew Fishman Maeve Garvey, PsyD Gustina Giordano Lori A Goldstein, JD David Gonzalez, PhD, ABPP Nessa Gulik Joan Fetell Hakimi Scott Hammer, J.D. Jessica Hemm Mitchell Hicks Leah Horvath Holly O Houston Jennifer Imig Imig Huffman Margo M. Jacquot, PsyD, PsyD, CSADC, BCETS Sharon Johnson Aimee Karstens Saniya Khan Debra Kissen Tziporah Ladin Edelman Brittany Lakin-Starr, PhD, TEP Misty Mann Abbre McClain, PsyD, LCPC Clare McIntosh Kate Merkle, LCSW, PAT, RDN Linda Michaels Saba Mohiuddin, BS D. Joyce Mojica Orson Morrison Connie B. Natvig Cliff Nellis, MDiv, JD, MBA Susan A O'Grady, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist Janet Orwig Samantha Patel Peter Perrotta Aliya Persaud, MA Abigail Pruitt Jessica Punzo Hannah Rahman, MA Dheeksha Ranginani Suvetha Ravichandran Ashlee Reed, PsyD Carol Reid Anissa Rivers Breon Rose, PhD Jada Ross, BS Joseph M Roszkowski Clifton Saper Elissa Sarno Anmol Satiani Ann M. Sauer Theresa M Schultz Andrea Seefeldt Marnie Shanbhag, PhD Rahul Sharma, PsyD Heidi Shikora Beth Wilner Celia Zanayed Susan S S Zoline, PhD Samen Nadeem Abigail B Sivan
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Duration:35 Hours 30 Minutes
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Price:$35.00 - $410.00
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Date:Thu, Oct 22, 2026 - 8:00 AM to Fri, Oct 23, 2026 - 7:30 PM CDT
IPA Convention 2026: Sponsorship/Exhibitor/Advertising
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Duration:2 Day event
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Price:$0.00 - $2,600.00
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Date:Thu, Oct 22, 2026 - 8:00 AM to Fri, Oct 23, 2026 - 7:30 PM CDT
Becoming an Expert Witness: Qualifications, Roles, and Ethical Considerations for Psychologists
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Duration:1 Hour 30 Minutes
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Price:$25.00 - $65.00
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Date:Fri, Nov 13, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM CST
Latest IPA Newsletter
The Summer 2026 Edition of the Illinois Psychologist is currently available for IPA members to download.
Upcoming Events
On Demand CE
Alzheimer's and Other Dementias. Where Did I Put My Keys?
The Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
Sexual Harrassment Prevention
Required for all persons who hold a professional license issued by the Division of Professional Regulation (DPR) for professions that require CE to renew.
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