How to File a Complaint With the American Psychological Association in New Jersey

The American Psychological Association takes complaints against it's members very seriously. Although mental health professionals may be licensed by individual state medical boards, complaints to the APA are directed to the national organization.

Things You'll Need

• Envelope and postage or a fax machine

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Instructions

• 1

  Familiarize yourself with the APA's "Ethical Principles Of Psychologists And Code Of Conduct" and the "APA Ethical Committee Rules And Procedures." Both can be found online at apa.org.

• 2

  Draft a letter to the APA which includes the name and state of the psychologist, your name and mailing address, a one-line statement that you are interested in filing a complaint and a description of the behavior which you wish to complain about.

• 3

  You can send your correspondence two ways. Fax your letter to: 202-336-5997. You can also mail your letter to:

  APA - Office of Ethics

  750 First Street, NE

  Washington, DC 20002-4242