Delaware Psychological Assn

What Delaware Psychological Assn does

The Delaware Psychological Association (DPA) is a nonprofit professional membership organization representing psychologists who live or practice in Delaware. Headquartered at 1732A Marsh Road, Suite 155 in Wilmington, the association serves licensed psychologists, psychology students, early career professionals, and adjacent mental health professionals through advocacy, continuing education (CE), and professional development, while also serving the general public through referral and education resources. The organization is governed by an elected Executive Council led by a President (Malina Spirito, Psy.D., M.Ed.) and President-elect (Roger Harrison, Ph.D.), supported by a five-person staff and committees spanning public education, advocacy, and continuing education.

DPA's core offerings include a Find a Psychologist directory for public referrals, an annual catalog of CE workshops (e.g., The Science and Practice of Effective Clinical Suicidology webinar at $95 per participant for 3 CE credits), a mentorship program connecting experienced psychologists with early career professionals, state and federal advocacy services, the Healthy Workplace Award recognition program, and the free Pathways Webinar Series for students and early career psychologists. The membership and event platform is built on Wild Apricot, a third-party association management software; there is no proprietary technology, no mobile application, no public API, and no AI/ML capability disclosed. Digital presence is distributed across depsych.org, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, X/Twitter, and email newsletters.

The association generates revenue through three streams: recurring annual membership dues tiered from $40 (Student) to $320 (Full Member), pay-as-you-go CE workshop registrations, and grant funding — notably the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) award supporting post-COVID-19 trauma-focused CE workshops and a Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) grant funding free substance use disorder screenings from June 1, 2023 through September 29, 2024. Sponsorship relationships with Nemours Children's Health, ChristianaCare, and Rockford Center, plus an endorsement of The Trust insurance products, supplement dues and workshop income. No public revenue, headcount trend, or financial audit figures are disclosed.

Name

Delaware Psychological Assn

Legal name

Delaware Psychological Association

Website

https://depsych.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Delaware Psychological Association is a nonprofit professional membership association representing Delaware psychologists through advocacy, continuing education, mentorship, and public mental-health resources, funded by tiered annual dues, CE workshop fees, and state/federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Professional Organizations (813920), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Professional membership association
• Continuing education workshops
• Psychology advocacy services
• Mental health referral directory
• Licensure support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from psychologists and mental health professionals at various levels ranging from $40 to $320 per year depending on membership tier.
2. Continuing Education Workshops: Registration fees for CE workshops such as The Science and Practice of Effective Clinical Suicidology webinar at $95.00 per participant.
3. Grant Funding: Grant funding received from American Rescue Plan Act for CE workshops on post-COVID trauma, and grants from DSAMH for substance use disorder screenings.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Delaware Psychological Association is a nonprofit professional membership association representing psychologists in Delaware. It provides tiered annual memberships, APA-approved continuing education workshops and webinars, a public Find a Psychologist directory, state and federal legislative advocacy, and a mentorship program. Membership dues and CE workshop registration fees are its primary revenue sources.

Product overview

The Delaware Psychological Association offers a portfolio of membership services for psychologists, centered around its Wild Apricot-powered membership management platform. Core offerings include a Find a Psychologist directory for public referrals, continuing education programs including workshops and the Pathways free webinar series for students and early career professionals, state and federal advocacy representation, a mentorship program, and the Healthy Workplace Award recognition program. The organization also provides community health services through grant-funded initiatives including free substance use disorder screenings and ARPA-funded post-COVID trauma education programs. All services support Delaware psychologists in professional development, practice advancement, and community mental health outreach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DPA Professional Membership Tiered annual membership for psychologists and mental health professionals in Delaware, with tiered dues spanning Affiliate ($190), Early Career ($180), Full ($320), Post-Doctoral ($55), and Student ($40) memberships.
• Continuing Education Programs Ongoing CE workshops, annual conventions, pre-recorded homestudy courses, and licensure preparation programming for psychologists to maintain professional credentials.
• The Science and Practice of Effective Clinical Suicidology Workshop A 3-hour Zoom webinar workshop on evidence-based approaches to assessing, managing, and treating suicidal risk, presented by Dr. David Jobes and approved for 3 continuing education (CE) credits at $95.00 per participant.
• Find a Psychologist Directory A public-facing directory service connecting the general public with psychologists in Delaware, offering multiple search options to locate mental health providers.
• State and Federal Advocacy Services Legislative advocacy representation for psychologists at the state and federal levels, including legislative monitoring, grassroots organizing, and direct engagement with Congress and state legislators on mental health issues.
• Mentorship Program A structured program connecting experienced psychologists with early career professionals for guidance and professional development support.
• Healthy Workplace Award An award recognition program acknowledging organizations that promote psychological well-being and healthy work environments.
• Pathways Free Webinar Series The Pathways Webinar Free Series provides free educational webinars specifically designed for psychology students and early career psychologists.
• Free Substance Use Disorder Screenings Free virtual substance use disorder screenings funded by a DSAMH grant, including Naloxone kits, educational materials, and referral services offered to the public.
• ARPA Grant Funded CE Programs Continuing education workshops funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, focused initially on post-COVID-19 related trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and stress management for healthcare professionals, students, and the public.

Quantifiable outcome

• DPA received grant funding from American Rescue Plan Act to provide CE workshops on post-COVID trauma
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Nemours Children's HealthminorOthersNemours Children's Health is listed as a sponsor of the Delaware Psychological Association, with their logo displayed on the DPA website as a supporter of DPA initiatives.
• ChristianaCareminorOthersChristianaCare is listed as a sponsor of the Delaware Psychological Association, with their logo displayed on the DPA website as a supporter of DPA initiatives.
• Rockford CenterminorOthersRockford Center is listed as a sponsor of the Delaware Psychological Association, with their logo displayed on the DPA website as a supporter of DPA initiatives.
• The Trust (Insurance)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDPA endorses The Trust insurance products for its members. The Trust logo is displayed indicating this endorsement relationship for member insurance benefits.
• National Register of Health Service PsychologistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDPA partners with the National Register to offer CE webinars. The National Register and Council of Executives of State and Provincial Psychological Associations (CESPPA) partner to offer high-quality clinical webinars that financially support DPA, with 100% of registration proceeds going to DPA when designated.
• Mental Health Association in DelawarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDPA shares Mental Health Association in Delaware's virtual support group resources for Depression and Anxiety on its website, providing Monday 1-2PM and Thursday 9-10AM virtual support groups via Zoom.
• Delaware Coalition against Gun ViolenceminorOthersDPA promotes membership in the Delaware Coalition against Gun Violence as part of its advocacy efforts.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• District of Columbia Psychological Association: Direct peer state psychological association for Washington, D.C. psychologists. Operates the same advocacy/CE/membership model at a comparable small scale, with overlapping policy and telepsychology considerations.
• Pennsylvania Psychological Association: Direct peer state psychological association representing psychologists in Pennsylvania. Operates the same member services model (advocacy, CE, public directory) at a comparable small-staff scale, making it one of the closest functional analogs to DPA.
• New Jersey Psychological Association: Direct peer state psychological association for New Jersey psychologists. Closely comparable to DPA in structure, mission, and service offering, and operates in a neighboring Mid-Atlantic jurisdiction with overlapping telepsychology dynamics under PSYPACT.
• Maryland Psychological Association: Direct peer state psychological association serving Maryland psychologists. Operates the same member dues/advocacy/CE model and is part of DPA's regional ecosystem for Mid-Atlantic advocacy coordination.
• New York State Psychological Association: Direct peer state psychological association representing New York psychologists. Comparable organizational model with a larger membership base and budget, providing a useful benchmark for DPA's potential scaling trajectory.

Broad incumbents

• American Psychological Association: The national umbrella organization for psychologists in the United States. Directly comparable to DPA in mission (advocacy, CE, member services for psychologists) but operates at national scope with vastly larger staff and resources, and DPA interacts with APA on state and federal advocacy.
• National Association of Social Workers: National professional association for social workers, including clinical social workers who are part of DPA's broader mental health professional community. Operates a parallel model of state chapters, CE, and advocacy.
• American Counseling Association: National professional association for counselors, a closely adjacent mental health profession. Comparable in structure (member dues, CE, advocacy) and overlaps with DPA's mission of representing licensed mental health professionals.

Emerging players

• Association of Black Psychologists: National professional association for Black psychologists with state-level presence. Comparable in mission (advocacy, CE, member support for psychologists) and intersects with DPA's EDI Scholarship initiative for psychologists of color.

Regional players

• Mental Health Association in Delaware: Delaware-focused mental health advocacy and support organization already partnered with DPA. Comparable in Delaware-specific mental health mission but with a broader public/advocacy focus versus DPA's professional member focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCoxEETwZYfgTlth1wtZkbAQ/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/depsychology
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/delaware-psychological-assn
• Instagraminstagram.com/delpsychassociation

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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