Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy

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Join SAP today and become part of a dynamic community dedicated to advancing psychotherapy through collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

Why Join Division 29?

As a member of the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy, you join a vibrant community of clinicians, researchers, and educators dedicated to advancing the field. Membership opens the door to our flagship journal, grants and awards, ongoing professional development, and a network that supports you at every stage of your career, all at one of the most affordable rates in the profession.

Why "Be Connected" to Us?

Access to grants and scholarships

Complimentary access to the Psychotherapy journal

Influence state and national legislation

Stay up-to-date on what matters to you

Publish your ideas—and get noticed

Thrive, even if you’re just starting out…

…Or if you’re looking to stay sharp

New Member Fees

Our membership fee is only $29 per year ($20 for students). A subscription to our peer-reviewed journal Psychotherapy would cost $77/annually for APA members and $150/annually for non-APA members. As a member of the Society, you will receive Psychotherapy as a member benefit for no additional cost.

SO DO THE MATH!

Get access to Psychotherapy, plus all the other great benefits of our Society, for one low price.

If you are a student, the cost differential is even better. And if you’re not a member of APA, the savings are significant! We are excited to “be connected” with you!

APA Full/Associate/Fellow Member: $29

You must be a Full, Associate or Fellow member of the American Psychological Association to apply for this level.

Non-APA Member Affiliate: $29

You have either a doctoral degree in a field directly relevant to psychotherapy, or you have a credential that entitles you to practice psychotherapy independently.

Student Affiliate: $20

You are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate courses in psychology or post-baccalaureate training in psychology.

We offer free or discounted membership for students frequently through the year. Scroll down for links for membership.

Renewing Your Membership (APA Full, Associate, or Fellow Members)

APA will handle these. You can check to see that your membership is up to date by logging into my.apa.org. Student and Non-APA Member Affiliates will be emailed renewal instructions in December of each year. Renewing is the same steps as joining.

Important Information About Your Membership

Memberships are for a calendar year — January 1 to December 31. If you apply after July 1 of the year, you will still have access to all the benefits of our division at the time of acceptance except for our journal and voting opportunities until the next calendar year.

New Member Application

Click below for the new membership application form. If you are a Non-APA Member Affiliate, this is where you will renew your membership.

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FREE Student Membership

A code is required for free membership — use the code below, then open the form.

Code: STUDENT2026


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