Mission Statement

The Arkansas Psychology Board is composed of nine members appointed by the Governor of the State of Arkansas to staggered terms of five years. The Board is charged by law with regulating the practice of psychology in the State of Arkansas including, but not limited to, examining and passing upon the qualification of applicants for the practice of psychology. The major responsibility of the State Board is insure that the people of the State of Arkansas are protected from misrepresentation, unethical practice, and/or incompetence in the practice of psychology.

The Board is charged by law with administering its duties consistent with the Act under which it was organized and authorized to regulate the practice of psychology consistent with the Administrative Procedures Act and in the interest of the public of the State of Arkansas.

Board Information

• Dr. Edward Kleitsch, Ph.D (Board Chair Term Expires December 31, 2023)
• Mr. James Furgason (Term Expires December 31, 2023)
• Mr. Mickey Shell, M.A. (Term Expires December 31, 2023)
• Dr. Joyce Fowler, Ph.D. (Term Expires December 31, 2023)
• Dr. Lisa Fitzgibbons, Ph.D. (Term Expires December 31, 2023)

Staff

Colin Davies, Executive Director

Please contact for:

• Agency Reports
• Agency Responsibilities
• Board Members
• Concerns related to the Board office/staff
• Licensure Requirements
• License Renewals
• Complaints

Brandi Thompson, Administrative Specialist III

Please contact for:

• Provisional License
• Applications and status
• Licensure Requirements
• License Renewals
• License Verifications
• Agenda Items
• Copies from Licensee Files
• Mailing Lists
• General Questions

Upcoming Meetings: 

If you would like to have an item on the Board meeting agenda, it must be in the office by the 1st of the month. The request must be submitted in writing and mailed to the Board office. Facsimiles and e-mails will not be accepted. This includes applications for credential reviews. The application must be complete and ready for review by the 1st of the month to be considered at the Board meeting.

• Click here for meetings and events.

Meeting Minutes

• View Meeting Minutes

Resources

• Associations, Professional Websites, and Consumer Websites
• National Academy of Neuropsychologists

Special Announcements

• IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you are an active-duty military service member, returning military veteran, or a spouse of those, please contact our office regarding licensure.
• AR Department of Health Call for Volunteers CONTACT US TO VOLUNTEER. Due to the current situation in our state, the Arkansas Department of Health is seeking volunteers to help in any capacity. When you email us, include your name, address/location, phone number, license number.​
   
• COVID-19 Emergency
  • ​Emergency Telepsychology Rule
  • Statement of Intent (SOI) to practice Telepsychology: for 120 days from 3/20/20, licensees will not be required to submit a new SOI. Licensees shall be in compliance with APA Tele-psychology Guidelines; Arkansas Telemedicine Act, HIPPA, and any other rules, statutes, or orders pursuant to the practice of psychology.
  • APA Guidelines on Telepsychology

Rules

• 2009 Rules and Regulations (Engrossed)
• Search / View Arkansas Code
• Chapter 97 Updated
• ACT 129
• Duty to Warn Ark. Code Ann. Sec. 20-45-201 et seq

Normal business hours are defined as Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM, closed for lunch, then, 1:00 PM until 4:30 PM. In addition, the Board office will close on regularly scheduled legal holidays.