Louisiana Psychological Association

03/04/2026

📣 Discounted Room Rates for LPA's Spring Conference!

We are offering discounted room rates for the 2026 Spring Conference at TownePlace Suites by Marriott New Orleans Downtown/Canal Street.

$174.00 USD per night

Last Day to Book: Monday, March 09, 2026

We look forward to welcoming you to an enriching event!

More Info: https://louisianapsychologicalassociation.org/spring-conference/

03/03/2026

Upcoming Webinar Alert!

Don't miss these opportunities to expand your skills, earn CE credit, and learn from leading experts.

📌 Webinar 1 – Antiracism in Action: Clinical Skills for Ethical Mental Health Practice
Presenter: Jessica M. Smedley, PsyD
Date/Time: Friday, March 6 | 12:00–3:00 PM CST
Earn 3 CE Credits | Live via Zoom
This webinar guides mental health professionals in using an antiracist, trauma-informed framework to address systemic inequities in diagnosis, treatment access, and client outcomes. Participants will learn practical tools to reduce harm, strengthen therapeutic relationships, and provide culturally responsive, equitable care.

📌 Webinar 2 – PSYPACT Ten Years After: Pathways to Interjurisdictional Practice
Presenter: Nanci C. Klein, PhD
Date/Time: Friday, March 13 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM CST
Earn 3 CE Credits | Live via Zoom | Recording Available
This webinar reviews the history, legal foundations, and current requirements of PSYPACT. Learn about new pathways to interjurisdictional practice, along with key legal, ethical, clinical, and risk management considerations for psychologists.

👉 Registration is open: https://louisianapsychologicalassociation.org/webinars/

03/02/2026

Registration Is Now Open for LPA's 2026 Spring Conference!
Early Bird Registration Rates Available Now Through March 13

Join us April 10–11 for two powerful keynote sessions:

🔵 Friday, April 10: Professional Psychology Inside a Turbulent World with Antonio E. Puente, PhD

🔵 Saturday, April 11: Why Is Happiness So Elusive? with Dimitrios Tsatiris, MD

From navigating today’s complex professional landscape to uncovering evidence-based strategies for lasting happiness, these inspiring talks offer insight, resilience, and actionable takeaways for both personal and professional growth.

Register Today: https://louisianapsychologicalassociation.org/spring-conference/

02/03/2026

Have an ethical question about your practice? LPA’s Committee on Legal and Ethical Issues is here to help.

Our members can request a free, confidential consultation to get guidance on complex professional or forensic ethics questions. Your request will be handled with care, confidentiality, and the highest professional standards.

Learn more or submit your consultation request here:
👉 https://louisianapsychologicalassociation.org/resources/ethics-consultation/

02/02/2026

📆 Proposal Deadline extended to Friday, February 27

It is with great excitement that the Louisiana Psychological Association invites you to submit a proposal for this year’s 2026 Annual Spring Conference!

WHEN: Friday, April 10th and Saturday, April 11th
WHERE: University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA

We invite clinicians, academicians, and researchers of all specialties to present a workshop, process group, or symposia session.

The submission deadline is February 27.

We are especially interested in topics related to: autism assessment, OCD, ethics/forensics, delivering care to under-resourced and historically excluded communities, and training future generations of scientist-practioners.

To submit or for more info, please visit:
https://louisianapsychologicalassociation.org/spring-conference/

01/28/2026

⏰ LAST CHANCE! Register today for our live webinar, The Desperate Identities of Dangerous Men: Understanding Mass Attackers by Understanding Personality Disorders, presented by Peter Langman, PhD.

This APA-approved webinar offers 3 CE credits and explores the role of personality and psychological vulnerability in mass violence, drawing on the work of Theodore Millon and firsthand writings of perpetrators. Join us live on Zoom for an in-depth, clinically relevant discussion.

Presented Live via Zoom on January 30, 12-3:15pm CST

Register Today! https://louisianapsychologicalassociation.org/webinars/

01/26/2026

LPA is thrilled to announce our 2026 Spring Conference Keynote Speakers!

Join us April 10–11 for two powerful keynote sessions:

🔵 Friday, April 10: Professional Psychology Inside a Turbulent World with Antonio E. Puente, PhD

🔵 Saturday, April 11: Why Is Happiness So Elusive? with Dimitrios Tsatiris, MD

From navigating today’s complex professional landscape to uncovering evidence-based strategies for lasting happiness, these inspiring talks offer insight, resilience, and actionable takeaways for both personal and professional growth.

Registration is opening soon!

Learn more: https://louisianapsychologicalassociation.org/spring-conference/

01/21/2026

Register today for our live webinar, The Desperate Identities of Dangerous Men: Understanding Mass Attackers by Understanding Personality Disorders, presented by Peter Langman, PhD.

This APA-approved webinar offers 3 CE credits and explores the role of personality and psychological vulnerability in mass violence, drawing on the work of Theodore Millon and firsthand writings of perpetrators. Join us live on Zoom for an in-depth, clinically relevant discussion.

Presented Live via Zoom on January 30, 12-3:15pm CST

Register Today! https://louisianapsychologicalassociation.org/webinars/

01/20/2026

It is with great excitement that the Louisiana Psychological Association invites you to submit a proposal for this year’s 2026 Annual Spring Conference!

WHEN: Friday, April 10th and Saturday, April 11th
WHERE: University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA

We invite clinicians, academicians, and researchers of all specialties to present a workshop, process group, or symposia session.

The submission deadline is February 1.

We are especially interested in topics related to: autism assessment, OCD, ethics/forensics, delivering care to under-resourced and historically excluded communities, and training future generations of scientist-practioners.

To submit or for more info, please visit:
https://louisianapsychologicalassociation.org/spring-conference/

01/15/2026

Advocacy is vital in our profession. Please click the link to read an important letter for LPA's President, Dr. Kelley Pears.

READ MORE:

Advocacy is a vital role of our profession. LPA's Legislative Committee, as well as our paid lobbyist, keep us updated on key issues that arise in Baton Rouge. As you know, we are greatly outnumbered by other mental health professions, so developing relationships with our legislators is crucial to t...

01/08/2026

Registration is open for our new live webinar, The Desperate Identities of Dangerous Men: Understanding Mass Attackers by Understanding Personality Disorders, presented by Peter Langman, PhD.

This APA-approved webinar offers 3 CE credits and explores the role of personality and psychological vulnerability in mass violence, drawing on the work of Theodore Millon and firsthand writings of perpetrators. Join us live on Zoom for an in-depth, clinically relevant discussion.

Presented Live via Zoom on January 30, 12-3:15pm CST

Register Today! https://louisianapsychologicalassociation.org/webinars/