# N.Y. EDN Law § 7601-A: Definition of the practice of psychology

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## Section

- **Citation:** N.Y. EDN Law § 7601-A
- **Heading:** Definition of the practice of psychology
- **Jurisdiction:** New York
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** New York Code / Act EDN / Title 8 / Article 153 / Section 7601-A

## Text

§ 7601-a. Definition of the practice of psychology. 1. The practice of\npsychology is the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation,\nand modification of behavior for the purpose of preventing or\neliminating symptomatic, maladaptive or undesired behavior; enhancing\ninterpersonal relationships, personal, group or organizational\neffectiveness and work and/or life adjustment; and improving behavioral\nhealth and/or mental health. The practice includes, but is not limited\nto psychological (including neuropsychological) testing and counseling;\npsychoanalysis; psychotherapy; the diagnosis and treatment of mental,\nnervous, emotional, cognitive or behavioral disorders, disabilities,\nailments or illnesses, alcoholism, substance abuse, disorders of habit\nor conduct, the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident,\ninjury or disability, psychological aspects of learning (including\nlearning disorders); and the use of accepted classification systems.\n 2. The term "diagnosis and treatment" means the appropriate\npsychological diagnosis and the ordering or providing of treatment\naccording to need. Treatment includes, but is not limited to counseling,\npsychotherapy, marital or family therapy, psychoanalysis, and other\npsychological interventions, including verbal, behavioral, or other\nappropriate means as defined in regulations promulgated by the\ncommissioner.\n

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