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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist Dr. Barry Slone owns a private practice in Aliso Viejo, California, where for 25 years he has treated patients for a range of psychological issues, including anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Dr. Barry Slone also involves himself with a number professional psychology organizations, including the Orange County Psychological Association (OCPA), a chapter of the California Psychological Association.
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THE ORANGE COUNTY PSYCHOLOGICAL
ASSOCIATION
By Dr. Barry Slone
THE ORANGE COUNTY PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist Dr. Barry Slone owns a private practice in Aliso Viejo, California, where for 25 years he has treated patients for a range of psychological issues, including anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Dr. Barry Slone also involves himself with a number professional psychology organizations, including the Orange County Psychological Association (OCPA), a chapter of the California Psychological Association.
THE ORANGE COUNTY PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
Founded in 1960, the OPCA claims to “advance psychology as a science in the promotion of human welfare” as its overarching goal. The organization strives to support both psychologists in Orange County as well as the community. The OCPA maintains high standards of ethics and conduct for its members and continues to support research in the field as well as efforts to educate the public. The founder of the Orange County Psychological Society was Dr. Richard L. Scott, who proposed a county organization after moving to the area in the spring of 1959.
THE ORANGE COUNTY PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
Member benefits include being featured on the OCPA website’s psychologist search feature, a bi-monthly copy of the organization’s publication, Orange County Psychologist, as well as inclusion on the OCPA’s ListServ; and special discounts for continuing education programs. The Orange County Psychological Association also offers free discussions with experts regarding ethical issues or general practice questions, special interest groups that offer the chance to network with others interested in a professional concentration, job searching tools, and discounts on advertising.
THE ORANGE COUNTY PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
Members can register online or by mail, and there are many different types of memberships. Full members must meet one of four criteria: they must possess a Doctorate in Psychology from an accredited school, be licensed to practice in California, hold Diplomate status from the American Board of Professional Psychology, or serve as an Education Psychologist with a doctoral-level license. Senior full members must meet one of these qualifications and be at least 65 years of age. An affiliate member can be any mental health professional or an allied field professional, an affiliated business, or an agency or institution. Graduate student members must either be registered as a Psychological Assistant in California or be enrolled as a psychology graduate student in an accredited school.
THE ORANGE COUNTY PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
To learn more about the Orange County Psychological Association, visit the organization’s website at OCPAPsych.org.
