American Psychological Association
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States1001-5000 Employees
The American Psychological Association (APA) is a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC, at 750 1st Street Northeast, 20002, United States. It is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States and the world's largest association of psychologists. Its membership includes more than 157,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students, and it operates through 54 subfields of psychology with affiliations to 60 state, territorial, and Canadian provincial associations. The APA's mission is to advance the creation, communication, and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people's lives, reflecting its focus on science, profession, and human welfare. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and maintains its online presence at apa.org.