Board of Examiners in Psychology

Licenses and regulates those qualified to practice as psychologists or psychological examiners in Tennessee.

About the Board of Examiners in Psychology

The Department of Health has been made aware that some licensees of a few different health licensure boards have received fraudulent communications from individuals claiming to be from those licensee’s licensing boards. The communications, often by phone, may threaten arrest or license suspension, demand personal information, or require payment of fines.  Some of them have been accompanied by fraudulent letters claiming to suspend the license. Please note: 

  • Phone calls may “spoof” or appear to be from the boards’ number;
  • If you need to verify the identity of a TN board investigator, call (615) 741-8485 or email OIV.Complaints@tn.gov.
  • The health-related board investigators will never demand that you provide personally identifying information, such as a social security number, date of birth, or bank or credit card account numbers over the phone;
  • These types of licensing scams are a problem nationwide.

 If you believe you are the recipient of a fraudulent communication claiming to be from your licensing board:

  • If you believe you are the recipient of a fraudulent communication claiming to be from your licensing board:
  • Report the communication to the Internet Crime Complaint Center Internet Crime Complaint Center at using the code "TDHHPBSCAM2026".  This will allow law enforcement to link these scams for improved investigation.
  • Complainants can alternatively call the Fusion Center Tipline (800TBIFIND) or submit a tip online at TBI but the IC3 is preferred.

·         Notify the Department of Health at (615) 741-8485 or email OIV.Complaints@tn.gov

  • The Federal Trade Commission also accepts reports about “Imposter Scams” online or at 1-877-382-4357.

Licensure Scam Alert

The Department of Health has been made aware that some licensees of a few different health licensure boards have received fraudulent communications from individuals claiming to be from those licensee’s licensing boards. The communications, often by phone, may threaten arrest or license suspension, demand personal information, or require payment of fines.  Some of them have been accompanied by fraudulent letters claiming to suspend the license. Please note: 

  • Phone calls may “spoof” or appear to be from the boards’ number;
  • If you need to verify the identity of a TN board investigator, call (615) 741-8485 or email OIV.Complaints@tn.gov.
  • The health-related board investigators will never demand that you provide personally identifying information, such as a social security number, date of birth, or bank or credit card account numbers over the phone;
  • These types of licensing scams are a problem nationwide.

 If you believe you are the recipient of a fraudulent communication claiming to be from your licensing board:

  • Report the communication to the Internet Crime Complaint Center Internet Crime Complaint Center at using the code "TDHHPBSCAM2026".  This will allow law enforcement to link these scams for improved investigation.
  • Complainants can alternatively call the Fusion Center Tipline (800TBIFIND) or submit a tip online at TBI but the IC3 is preferred.

·         Notify the Department of Health at (615) 741-8485 or email OIV.Complaints@tn.gov

  • The Federal Trade Commission also accepts reports about “Imposter Scams” online or at 1-877-382-4357.

Contact

Contact the Board of Examiners in Psychology
615-741-5735 local or 1-800-778-4123 nationwide
Unit1HRB.Health@tn.gov
665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor
Nashville, TN 37243

Board Websites & Meeting Playlists

Click the alphabetical menu below to visit the websites of individual Health Professional Boards

Click the alphabetical menu below to view recorded meetings of Tennessee Health Professional Boards

Applying for Licensure

When completing the application process below, you will be required to submit an official transcript from the institution where you completed your education. The transcript must be mailed directly from the educational institution to the board office located at 665 Mainstream Drive, Nashville, TN 37243 or emailed directly to our office at Unit1HRB.Health@tn.gov.
 
Effective immediately, anyone coming in person to complete their application, speak to an administrator, or paying a fee will be required to have an appointment. This will ensure excellent customer service. To schedule an appointment please email Unit1HRB.Health@tn.gov. An administrator will contact you with a date and time. 
 
Applications

Applying for initial licensure from your professional licensing board has become a bit easier. The Department of Health has been working on an online application process that will allow all health care professionals to apply online for an initial license and complete (and update as necessary) a practitioner profile mandatory for certain professions. The process is user friendly and convenient and even allows you to pay for your initial application utilizing a credit card, debit card or e-check. You will also be able to upload many of the documents required to complete your initial application!  Please go to the initial application link below to begin the online process.

For mailing documents please send to: Board of Examiners in Psychology; 665 Mainstream Dr.; Nashville TN 37243

Forms

    PC1081

    Pursuant to the Military Families Licensing Recognition Act, an active military servicemember or spouse of an active military servicemember may qualify for recognition in this state of an occupational license issued by another state.

    Portability Act for Military and Military Spouse with Transfer Orders to Tennessee

    Please fill out the application below and email to Unit1HRB.Health@tn.gov with a copy of the military orders.

    Recognition of Professional Licenses for Servicemembers and Spouses

    (Authority: 50 U.S.C. § 4025a )

    Meetings, Members, & Minutes

    Meeting Schedule

    Click for the Calendar of Events of the Board of Examiners in Psychology

    Public Notices will remain online until the minutes are ratified and posted on the Meeting Minutes page.

    Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at 665 Mainstream Drive, MetroCenter.

    Members

    Member NameTitleRepresentationTerm Expires
    Daniel Spica, Ph.D.
    		MemberPsychologist6/30/2028
    Alicia Victory, Psy.D., MBA-HM MemberPsychologist6/30/2025
    Susan R. Douglas, Ph.D.
    		MemberAcademic Psychologist6/30/2023
    Amy G. Nicholson, SLPE-HSPMemberPsychological Examiner6/30/2026
    Eboni Webb, Ph.D. MemberPsychologist6/30/2028
    Timothy Arentsen, PhD, ABPP-CN ChairAcademic Psychologist6/30/2026
    Amanda SpiessEx Officio MemberApplied Behavior Analyst6/30/2023
    VacantMemberPsychologist6/30/2029
    Greg SilvermanMemberConsumer6/30/2027
    Rebecca TownsendMemberPsychological Examiner6/30/2030

    Meeting Minutes

    Continuing Education

    Failure to comply with continuing education requirements may result in disciplinary action against the licensee or registrant. The disciplinary action will be reported on the Department of Health license verification web site. 

    Educational Programs

    The following is a listing of APA approved and/or the National Register designated doctoral programs in Tennessee:

    George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University
    Box 512
    Nashville, TN 37203
    Phone: 615-343-9494
    Clinical Psychology

    University of Memphis 
    Department of Psychology
    Campus Box 526400
    Memphis, TN 38152-6400
    Phone: 901-678-2145
    Clinical Psychology, Ph.D.
    Experimental Psychology, Ph.D.
    School Psychology, Ph.D

    University of Memphis
    Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Research
    100 Ball Education Building
    Memphis, TN 38152
    Phone: 901-678-2841
    Counseling Psychology, Ph.D.

    Tennessee State University
    Department of Psychology
    3500 John Merritt Boulevard
    P. O. Box 644-TSU
    Nashville, TN 37209
    Phone: 615-963-5239
    Psychology, Ph.D: Counseling Psychology Option Psychology, Ph.D: School Psychology Option

    University of Tennessee
    Department of Psychology
    Austin Peay Psychology Building
    Knoxville, TN 37996-0900
    Phone: 423-974-3365
    Clinical Psychology, Ph.D.
    General Psychology, Ph.D.

    University of Tennessee
    Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology
    229 Claxton Addition
    Knoxville, TN 37996-0900
    Phone: 423-974-5131
    Counseling Psychology, Ph.D.

    University of Tennessee
    Department of Psychoeducational Studies
    434 Claxton Addition
    Knoxville, TN 37996
    Phone: 424-974-8145
    School Psychology, Ph.D.

    University of Tennessee
    Department of Psychology
    434 Claxton Addition
    Department of Management
    SMC 408
    Knoxville, TN 37996-0545
    Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Ph.D.

    Vanderbilt University
    Department of Psychology
    111 21st Avenue South
    Nashville, TN 37240
    Phone: 615-322-2874
    Clinical Psychology, Ph.D.

    East Tennessee State University
    Department of Psychology
    420 Rogers Stout Hall
    P.O. Box 70649
    Johnson City, TN 37614
    Phone: 423-439-4424
    Clinical Psychology, Ph.D.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Questions

    8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. central standard time.

    The administrators can be reached at 615-741-5735 or by email Unit1HRB.Health@tn.gov.

    If you have previously created an account in this licensure system, but cannot recall your Username and/or password, please click the appropriate Forgot Password or Forgot User ID link to recover your account credentials.
    If you have forgotten or do know the email address used to create your account, you can contact the board administrators at 615-741-5735 local or 800-778-4123 nationwide, or email Unit1HRB.Health@tn.gov to update or retrieve your email address.

    A provider must be licensed in the state of Tennessee to provide treatment to a client in Tennessee or operated in a free clinic environment.

    Unless separately authorized to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology, such as under federal law (military training exception, Veteran's Administration), state statute (trainees practicing under supervision, PSYPACT), or Board rules (free health clinic), the provider must be licensed in Tennessee, and the client must be in Tennessee.

    Multistate Regulations

    PSYPACT

    PSYPACT is an interstate compact that allows psychologists licensed in PSYPACT to practice telepsychology and/or practice temporarily into other PSYPACT participating states. The PSYPACT Commission provides online primary source verification of these authorizations. To view all psychologists holding a current authorization with PSYPACT, click here.  If you have any questions or need any additional information for PSYPACT verifications, contact PSYPACT at info@psypact.org. 

    The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) Commission has published Proposed Rules for consideration and comment. The Proposed Rules can be found HERE.

    NOTICE OF PSYPACT PROPOSED RULEMAKING:

    The proposed rules are being considered to:

    • Add a mechanism for the formula used to assess the Annual Assessment fees being charged to the states to         be reviewed and modified by the PSYPACT Commission as needed.
    • Ensure the maximum Annual Assessment fee is set at no greater than $6,000 per jurisdiction.

    These Proposed Rules are open for a 60-day public comment period for stakeholders who wish to provide comments.  Written comments may be submitted to the PSYPACT Commission via the PSYPACT website (https://psypact.gov/page/PublicComment). The deadline for submission of written comments is February 20, 2026. 

     

    Policies, Rules, & Statutes

    Policies

    Rules

     

    Click here for Rules and Regulations pertaining to the Tennessee Board of Examiners in Psychology

    Statutes

    Statutes are proposed and made law by the Tennessee State General Assembly (Legislature). The Board, following specific notice requirements and hearings, adopts rules. Both have the force of law and may be used in the regulation of a profession. The statutes pertaining to this Board are found at T.C.A. 63-1 (Division of Health Related Boards) and T.C.A. 63-11 (Psychologists).

    Click Here to review the Tennessee Code Annotated. (This link will take you to a website that is not maintained by the Tennessee Department of Health).

    This Page Last Updated: September 24, 2026 at 1:29 PM