Don't miss this specially curated selection of programing, hand-picked by APA’s 2025 president, Debra M. Kawahara, PhD, featuring leading experts, researchers, and practitioners converging to explore topics like Asian American mental health, women’s issues, disaster preparedness, and Engaging Psychology’s Future. 

Science Summit sessions offer an exciting opportunity to explore the future of research and engage in critical discussions that guide and inspire scientists across broad areas of research. This year’s sessions will focus on systems-level approaches to addressing youth mental health, the science of diversity, and the use of technology in the workplace. 

Navigate your career challenges with confidence. These one-hour in-person career coaching sessions, offered by APA's Leadership Development Institute, are designed to support participants at all career stages in achieving their professional goals and enhancing their leadership skills. 

This fun, fast-paced competition showcases emerging talents in psychological science. Students and recent graduates have just three minutes to present their research findings and respond to a question from our panel of expert judges. 

More than 130 sessions have been selected specifically for psychologists in independent practice, offering valuable insights and resources that will help you build and manage a successful practice. 

To explore all the sessions in the Pathway for Independent Practitioners, click the “Search/Filter Program” button on the APA 2025 online program, scroll down in the search window to “Tags,” and select “Pathway for Independent Practitioners.” 

The Spotlight Stage features a lineup of sessions and events that will expand perspectives, showcase innovation and transformative ideas, and open up exciting possibilities in the field of psychology. 

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