Mission
The purpose of the Professional Practice Domain, along with the Professional Practice Committee, is to facilitate awareness of relevant practice issues to Division 29 members, APA membership, and the public at large. The domain promotes awareness of, as well as provides access to, new theoretical understandings, therapeutic methodologies, and research evidence to inform the professional practice of psychotherapists in delivering relationally attuned, culturally competent, evidence-informed care. The domain also provides high quality and state-of-the-art Continuing Education programs and presentations at the APA Annual Convention to enhance training and education for professionals as well as the public.
Those interested in becoming more involved with the Professional Practice Domain can do so in a myriad of ways:
- Members may wish to submit original articles to:
- the Psychotherapy Bulletin (i.e., “thought pieces”, personal reflections, creative works, or other short articles),
- Psychotherapy, our Division journal,
- the Division 29 website (i.e., Special Features)
- Members can also submit presentations and symposia to the Division’s conference program at the annual APA Convention.
- Members can apply for any of the three professional practice awards.
- Lastly, members can join the Professional Practice Committee if they are interested in promoting the practice of psychotherapy. The Committee encourages students and early career psychotherapists to join. Informal conference calls are held on a bimonthly basis.
Please see additional practice related articles and videos under the Read More tab above.
If you are interested in becoming involved or learning more about the Professional Practice Domain, please contact Barbara Vivino at drbarbaravivino@protonmail.com
Domain Representatives
This section highlights the dedicated professionals who oversee and contribute to each specialized domain within the field of psychotherapy, ensuring continued growth, development, and innovation across various areas of practice.
Amy E. Ellis, Ph.D. (she/her)
Professional Practice Domain Representative to the Board of Directors
Amy E. Ellis, Ph.D. (she/her) is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Trauma Resolution & Integration Program (TRIP) at Nova Southeastern University. She provides training and consultation on the provision of trauma-informed affirmative care and treating complex clinical cases. She also has a private practice with a clinical focus in treating trauma, eating disorders, and personality disorders, and a special niche focusing on trauma-informed affirmative care for the LGBTQ+ community. She is a Consulting Editor on two APA journals and Associate Editor for Division 42’s Practice Innovations. Her current clinical and research interests focus on underserved populations who have increased exposure and risk to trauma (i.e., men, LGBTQ+, racial and ethnic minorities), tailoring evidence-based trauma treatments to these populations, and training and supervision in the field of trauma.
Marcy Rowland, Ph.D. (she/her)
Professional Practice Committee Chair to the Board of Directors
Marcy Rowland, Ph.D. (she/her) received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Indiana University-Bloomington. Currently, Dr. Rowland works as a full-time independent practitioner in Hollidaysburg, PA. Her clinical practice focuses on work with adolescents, adults and families with a focus on relational systems and trauma-informed practice. She has previously served as Chair of the Section on Professional Practice for the Society for Counseling Psychology (Div17) and is delighted to serve in a similar capacity with the Society for Advancement of Psychotherapy.
Discover Insights from the Professional Practice Domain
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Michael Pica, PsyD The Maintenance of Self-Preservation in Narcissistic Personalities: Suggestions for Partners, Family Members, and Friends
Jake Jackson-Wolf, LCPC The Future of Master’s-Level Psychotherapists Trained in Psychology
Gabriella Rodriguez, B.A. Best Practices in Psychedelic-Assisted Group Psychotherapy
Aileen Rands, MS Making Space for Spirituality While Treating Substance Use Disorders
Layna Adams, MS Suicide Prevention Takes a Village at Universities: Eight Key Strategies
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