Licensed Psychological Associate
Licensed Psychological Associate LSBEP is now accepting applications for Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA). Information Please note that the Jurisprudence Examination required as part of this application is under development and anticipated to be available no earlier than January 30, 2026. Applicants who apply prior to this date will be provided access to the examination once it becomes available. Steps Toward Licensure Summary of Fees LSBEP Fulfillment/No Refund Policy Criminal Background Check Information IMPORTANT NOTICE: Changes to the requirements for the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) Effective June 20, 2026, the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (LSBEP) adopted revisions to its regulations governing the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP). Applicants should carefully review the information below. Examination Timeline An applicant admitted to candidacy for licensure has four (4) years from admission to candidacy to successfully pass the written examination. If a passing score is not achieved within the four-year period, the application for licensure will be closed, and the applicant must submit a new application to pursue licensure in Louisiana. Examination Attempts Effective June 20, 2026, LSBEP removed the limitation on the total number of EPPP examination attempts. Applicants may continue to retake the examination as permitted; however, a passing score must still be achieved within the four-year candidacy period. Removal of the examination attempt limit does not extend or alter the four-year examination timeline. Please Note: The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB), which administers the EPPP, independently limits candidates to no more than four (4) examination attempts within any rolling twelve (12) month period. Applicants are responsible for complying with all ASPPB examination policies. Retaking the EPPP Applicants approved to retake the examination will be readmitted to the EPPP through ASPPB’s online registration portal. Once readmitted, applicants must complete the required registration process through ASPPB’s registration portal. Upcoming Transition to the Integrated EPPP The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) is transitioning to the Integrated Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology. Applicants enrolled in the current EPPP at the time the Integrated EPPP is rolled out will continue to be eligible to take that version through March 31, 2028. Beginning April 1, 2028, only the Integrated EPPP will be available. ASPPB has announced that the examination fee for the Integrated EPPP will be $650. Applicants are encouraged to monitor both the LSBEP website and ASPPB announcements for additional information regarding the transition. Effective June 20, 2026, the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (LSBEP) adopted revisions to its regulations governing the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP). Applicants should carefully review the information below. Examination Timeline An applicant admitted to candidacy for licensure has four (4) years from admission to candidacy to successfully pass the written examination. If a passing score is not achieved within the four-year period, the application for licensure will be closed, and the applicant must submit a new application to pursue licensure in Louisiana. Examination Attempts Effective June 20, 2026, LSBEP removed the limitation on the total number of EPPP examination attempts. Applicants may continue to retake the examination as permitted; however, a passing score must still be achieved within the four-year candidacy period. Removal of the examination attempt limit does not extend or alter the four-year examination timeline. Please Note: The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB), which administers the EPPP, independently limits candidates to no more than four (4) examination attempts within any rolling twelve (12) month period. Applicants are responsible for complying with all ASPPB examination policies. Retaking the EPPP Applicants approved to retake the examination will be readmitted to the EPPP through ASPPB’s online registration portal. Once readmitted, applicants must complete the required registration process through ASPPB’s registration portal. Upcoming Transition to the Integrated EPPP The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) is transitioning to the Integrated Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology. Applicants enrolled in the current EPPP at the time the Integrated EPPP is rolled out will continue to be eligible to take that version through March 31, 2028. Beginning April 1, 2028, only the Integrated EPPP will be available. ASPPB has announced that the examination fee for the Integrated EPPP will be $650. Applicants are encouraged to monitor both the LSBEP website and ASPPB announcements for additional information regarding the transition. Application Forms Form Type NOTE: Word-format documents are developed to align with WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards and incorporate applicable WCAG 2.2 accessibility criteria where practicable. Applicants who experience difficulty accessing any document may contact the Board for assistance or reasonable accommodation.* Application Application (.pdf) Application* (.docx) Verification of Practicum/Internship Training Verification of Practicum/Internship Training Degree Verification Verification of Degree* (.docx) Verification of Degree (.pdf) Non-APA Graduate Program Verification Non-APA Graduate Program Verification (.docx)* Supervised Practice Plan Supervised Practice Plan (.pdf) Supervised Practice Plan* (.docx) Acknowledgment of Use of Criminal History Record Information Acknowledgment of Use of Criminal History Record Information Employment Verification Verification of Employment* (.docx) Post Graduate Supervision Documentation Post Graduate Supervision Documentation (.pdf) Post Graduate Supervision Documentation* (.docx) Supplemental Fee Waiver Supplemental Fee Waiver(.pdf) Supplemental Fee Waiver* (.docx) Qualified Supervisor Application Qualified Supervisor Application NOTICE: In compliance with La. R.S. 44:33.1, the LSBEP hereby gives notice that information submitted to the LSBEP may become public record pursuant to the provisions of Louisiana Public Records Law, La. R.S. 44:1, et seq.