Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Psychology
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology [18 VAC 125 ‑ 20]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Establishes qualifications for licensure, requirements for renewal, and standards of practice for clinical psychologists, applied psychologists, and school psychologists.
State Authority Chapter 36 of Title 54.1
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation 1) Study of temporary licensure to reduce financial burden of residencies.
2) Provide for establishment of inactive licensure.
3) Provide for continuing competency requirements to protect the consuming public.
Meetings See all meetings (20) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Jaime Hoyle  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
Email Address: jaime.hoyle@dhp.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-4406    FAX: (804)327-4435    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Expansion of allowed courses for meeting applied psychology educational requirements Fast-Track Attorney General review in progress.
Periodic review and implementation of resulting amendments to 18VAC125-20 NOIRA Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress.
Amendments to licensure by endorsement Proposed Attorney General review in progress.
Licensing of psychological practitioners
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2025.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Reduction in barriers to licensure 2022 Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/29/2024.
Regulatory reduction 2022 Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/02/2025.
Implementation of Psychology Interstate Compact Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/21/2022.
Unprofessional conduct/conversion therapy Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/18/2021.
Result of Periodic Review Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/23/2021.
Handling fee Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/05/2020.
Reduction in renewal fee
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/08/2020.
Renewal fee reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/04/2018.
CE credit for volunteer work Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/09/2017.
Renewal fee reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/27/2016.
Carry-over of hours of continuing education
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/21/2015.
Licensure by endorsement and CE requirements Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/16/2015.
Reduction in renewal fees
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/12/2014.
Regulatory reform changes Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/26/2013.
Periodic review recommendations; acceptance of pre-internship hours Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/20/2012.
Fee reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/14/2010.
Electronic submission of applications and renewals
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/25/2009.
Address of record; change of address
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2009.
Revisions to continuing education requirements Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/02/2009.
Reinstatement after revocation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/19/2008.
Reduction in renewal fees
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/21/2007.
Changes in fees
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/08/2006.
Increase in fees Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/26/2003.
Continuing Education Requirements Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/20/2001.
Licensure of school psychologists-limited Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/28/2001.
Increase fees. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/12/2000.
Regulatory review pursuant to Executive Order 15 (94) Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/10/1999.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Implementation of criminal background check for Compact compliance NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 09/10/2024 before the Secretary's office completed its review.
CH 0020 Periodic review
Temporary Licensure Provision Proposed Stage withdrawn on 01/01/1900 before the comment period ended.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
9/30/2016 Agency Completed Amend