Maryland Psychological Association

What Maryland Psychological Association does

The Maryland Psychological Association (MPA), founded in 1956, is a nonprofit professional membership association serving licensed psychologists and mental health professionals practicing in the state of Maryland. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland and managed by Ten One Strategies, Inc., MPA operates as the state-level affiliate of the American Psychological Association (APA) and maintains formal relationships with the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists, the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB), and PSYPACT (the Psychology Interjurisdiction Compact), the last of which MPA helped enact in Maryland in 2021. Its membership exceeds 1,000 psychology professionals statewide.

MPA's core offerings span member-facing communications, professional development, and public-facing referral services. Publications include the peer-style journal The Maryland Psychologist (TMP) and the InPSYder member newsletter. The Find a Psychologist referral service connects the public with licensed member practitioners. Continuing Education (CE) workshops and the annual conference provide recurring professional development and revenue-generating touchpoints. The Leadership Development Academy (LDA), launched in 2022 with a third cohort scheduled for Fall 2025, is a structured leadership training program for member psychologists. MPA also engages in regulatory advocacy, including PSYPACT implementation supporting cross-state telepsychology practice for members.

MPA's business model relies on a diversified but member-centric revenue mix: annual membership dues form the primary recurring revenue base, supplemented by advertising placements in TMP and InPSYder, CE workshop fees, annual conference registration and sponsorship, donations, and referral-related services. The customer base is the membership itself — licensed Maryland psychologists — which creates high customer concentration by design. Operations are lean, with administrative and management functions outsourced to Ten One Strategies, Inc., enabling MPA to focus resources on programmatic and advocacy activity rather than internal infrastructure.

Name

Maryland Psychological Association

Legal name

Maryland Psychological Association

Website

https://marylandpsychology.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Maryland Psychological Association, founded in 1956, is a nonprofit membership association serving over 1,000 licensed psychologists and mental health professionals in Maryland, providing continuing education, publications, a referral service, and advocacy including PSYPACT implementation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health Counseling & Psychotherapy Services (EDALAFAB)

Keywords

• Professional psychology association
• Continuing education programming
• Mental health advocacy
• Psychologist referral directory
• Membership association services

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for psychologists, psych associates, and other mental health professionals providing access to member benefits, publications, and resources.
2. Advertising and Classified Ads: Revenue from print/online advertising in The Maryland Psychologist, InPSYder newsletter, and website classified ads.
3. Continuing Education Workshops: CE programming including annual conference, live workshops, and home study CE courses for professional development credits.
4. Publications: The Maryland Psychologist quarterly publication reaching over 1,000 psychologists; institutional/corporate subscriptions available.
5. Donations to MPA Foundation: Tax-deductible donations to the MPA Foundation (501c3), including the Bob and Sue Brown Fund supporting leadership development.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Maryland Psychological Association is a statewide professional membership association that delivers services to psychologists, psychological associates, and other mental health professionals, including continuing education programming, advocacy, publications, and an online referral service connecting the public with licensed psychologists. Membership is supported through APA-approved CE workshops, an annual conference, the Leadership Development Academy, and quarterly and monthly publications, while PSYPACT advocacy extends telepsychology practice across state lines.

Product overview

The Maryland Psychological Association is a professional membership organization, not a technology product company. Its offerings consist of member services including publications (The Maryland Psychologist quarterly journal and The InPSYder monthly newsletter), a psychologist referral service for the public, APA-approved continuing education programs including co-sponsorship opportunities, the Leadership Development Academy professional development program, and advocacy for PSYPACT telepsychology interstate compact. MPA also hosts an annual conference and maintains the Bob and Sue Brown Fund as a 501c3 foundation supporting leadership initiatives in Maryland psychology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Maryland Psychologist (TMP) Official quarterly digital publication of MPA covering research, practice, and issues facing psychology, reaching over 1,000 psychologists throughout Maryland and beyond.
• The InPSYder MPA's monthly e-newsletter sent to members in the last week of each month, containing timely news updates, member opportunities, and resources for psychologists.
• Referral Service Online searchable directory of licensed psychologists in Maryland providing psychological services such as psychotherapy or psychological testing for the general public.
• Leadership Development Academy A 10-month leadership program (third cohort launched September 2025 through June 2026) designed to nurture future generations of psychologist leaders in Maryland through educational workshops, mentorship, and leadership action projects.
• Annual Conference MPA's annual conference offering CE workshops, networking opportunities, and professional development for psychologists, with the 2026 Annual Conference scheduled for October 19-23, 2026.
• Continuing Education Co-Sponsorship APA-approved continuing education co-sponsorship program for psychologists delivered in partnership with various organizations statewide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reaches over 1,000 psychologists through quarterly publication
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PSYPACT CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2021PSYPACT is an interstate compact enacted into law that allows practice of psychological services via telecommunications technologies within compact states. MPA actively pursued PSYPACT legislation in Maryland during 2021, and Maryland was accepted into PSYPACT on May 21, 2021.
• American Psychological Association (APA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMPA maintains an affiliate relationship with APA, the national professional organization for psychology. This relationship provides legitimacy, national advocacy support, and alignment with professional standards for MPA's statewide membership.
• Maryland Board of Examiners of PsychologistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState regulatory board for psychologist licensure in Maryland. MPA refers members for licensure information (410-764-4787). Strong regulatory relationship supporting professional practice standards.
• Ten One Strategies, Inc.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerManagement company handling MPA administrative operations including staff management, office administration, and organizational support. Located at 9175 Guilford Rd, Ste 300 #1112, Columbia, MD 21046.
• Various CE Co-Sponsoring OrganizationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMPA co-sponsors continuing education activities with various organizations. MPA is approved by APA to sponsor CE for psychologists and reviews programs for Maryland State level and APA CE approval.
• Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB)coreTechnology or IntegrationASSPB manages the E.Passport system required for PSYPACT participation. Psychologists apply for E.Passport through ASPPB to participate in interstate telepsychology practice.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maryland-psychological-assn
• Instagraminstagram.com/mpapsych

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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