PAMELA H. HARMELL, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychology (PSY10910)
12011 San Vicente Blvd. Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90049
TEL (310)440-0338; FAX (310)496-2730; Email Pharmell@att.net
EDUCATION
Doctorate
Master of Arts
California School of Professional
Psychology, Los Angeles, June, 1987
California School of Professional
Psychology, Los Angeles, July 1985
Bachelor of Arts University of California,
Los Angeles, June, 1983
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENT
President, California Board of Psychology, Aug 2002 - June 2003
Vice President, California Board of Psychology June 2002
– Aug 2002
Member, California Board of Psychology, Jan 1999 - June 2003
PRESIDENT, LOS ANGELES COUNTY PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (2009)
CALIFORNIA PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
Member, Board of Directors, 2006 - 2008, 2010 - Present
CLINICAL PRACTICE
Licensed Psychologist (PSY10910), Private Practice; Psychotherapy, individuals, couples. Specialty areas; Clients abused by therapists; Life transitions, separation and loss, interpersonal communication, general ethics consultations.
ETHICS COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
2004
– 2006 Chair, Ethics Committee, California Psychological Association
2008 – 2009 Vice Chair, Ethics Committee, California Psychological Assn.
2006 – 2010 Member, Ethics Committee, California Psychological Association
2010
– Co-Chair, Los Angeles County Psychological Association Ethics
Committee
CONTINUING ACADEMIC EDUCATION
1999 - 2000 Abraham Lincoln University Law School, first year completed
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Pamela H. Harmell, Ph.D. Curriculum Vitae
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education & Psychology:
Law & Ethics, Psychopathology, Practicum
Visiting Professor (1993 - 2001)
Permanent Lecturer (2001 - 2011)
Senior Lecturer (2011 – Present)
Phillips Graduate Institute – 2007
Fuller Theological Seminary: Adjunct Professor, Law and Ethics (1997).
California School of Professional Psychology: Guest Lecturer,
Legal, Ethical and Professional Practice (1994 - 1996)
Pacifica Graduate Institute, Santa Barbara: Adjunct Professor,
Legal, Ethical and Professional Practice (1994)
Antioch University: Psychopathology, Ethics and Law,
Psychoanalytic Theories (1991).
Mount Saint M ary’s College, Master’s Program:
Psychoanalytic Theories (1991-1992)
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College for Developmental Studies, Master’s Program: Psychopathology (1990)
Santa Monica College: Abnormal, General, Developmental, Personality
Psychology Courses (1997-1993)
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Pamela H. Harmell, Ph.D. Curriculum Vitae
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS (Selected)
Law & Ethics in Psychotherapy (Board of Psychology required CE course)
Use of the DSM-IV-TR System
Consultation in Psychotherapy
Accredited Child Abuse Workshops
National Presentations: Family Law, Child Abuse and Neglect
Chadwick International Child Convention: Updates on Child Abuse
Continuing Education for Psychologists: All Areas
Legal and Ethical Considerations: DSM-IV-TR Coding
National Presentations
– (selected) Arizona, Nevada, Tennessee, Indiana,
California, Illinois, Georgia, Texas
California Psychological Association - Annual Conventions
UCLA Extension School
USC student counseling services
UC Davis
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses Association
Veteran’s Administration
Santa Monica Hospital
St. John’s Hospital, Santa Monica
Children’s Hospital, Hollywood and Orange County, CA (Updates to Child Abuse)
Maple Center Counseling Center, Beverly Hills
LACPA Annual Conventions - Continuing Education Programs
Alliant University - CSPP
LA County Sheriff’s Department
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS AND AFFILIATIONS
Licensed Psychologist, 1989, PSY10910
Member, California Board of Psychology (January 1999 - 2003)
President, Board of Psychology (2003)
Member, LACPA Ethics Committee
Former Secretary, LACPA Board of Directors
Former Co-chair, Ethics Research Subcommittee, LACPA
Former Member, Convention Committee, LACPA
Former Member, Continuing Education Committee, LACPA
Member, National Register of Professional Health Service Providers in Psych.
Member, APA, CPA, LACPA
PUBLICATIONS (Selected)
Harmell, P. H. (2005) The patriot act. The Los Angeles Psychologist.
Harmell, P. H. (2002 Jul-Aug) Red in the face and ready to admit it!
The Los Angeles Psychologist.
Harmell, P. H. (2001 May-Jun) New child abuse laws. The Los Angeles
Psychologist.

Pamela H. Harmell, Ph.D. Curriculum Vitae
Harmell, P. H. (2001 Mar-Apr) Positive psychology. The Los Angeles
Psychologist.
Harmell, P. H. (2001 Jan-Feb) Dealing with suicidal clients. The Los Angeles
Psychologist.
Harmell, P. H. (2000 Nov-Dec) Family treatment and confidentiality. The Los
Angeles Psychologist.
Harmell, P. H. (2000 Sep-Oct) Gay & lesbian clients. The Los Angeles
Psychologist.
Harmell, P. H. (2000 May-Jun). Clarification of record keeping in private practice settings. The Los Angeles Psychologist.
Harmell, P. H. (2000 Mar-Apr). Our responsibility for advertising, business cards, & misleading statements related to psychological assistants. The Los
Angeles Psychologist.
Harmell, P. H. (1999 Sep-Oct). The importance of a theoretical orientation.
The Los Angeles Psychologist.
Harmell, P. H. (1999 May-Jun). Informed consent. The Los Angeles
Psychologist.
Harmell, P. H. (1999 Mar-Apr). Countertransference: The therapist’s responsibility. The Los Angeles Psychologist.
Harmell, P. H. (1999 Jan-Feb). Focus on Asix III: General medical consitions.
The Los Angeles Psychologist.
Harmell, P. H. (1998, Nov-Dec). Treatment of minors without parental consent. The Los Angeles Psychologist.
Harmell, P. H. (1998, Sep-Oct). Multiple relationships.
The Los Angeles Psychologist.
Harmell, P. H. (1998, May-June). The culture question. The Los Angeles
Psychologist.
Harmell, P. H. (1998, Mar-Apr). Elder and dependent abuse - do you know the laws? The Los Angeles Psychologist.
Harmell, P. H. (1998, Jan-Feb). HIV and AIDS: Duty to warn status. The Los
Angeles Psychologist.
Harmell, P. H. (1997, Nov-Dec). Confidentiality: HIV and AIDS information.
The Los Angeles Psychologist.

Pamela H. Harmell, Ph.D. Curriculum Vitae
Harmell, P. H. (1997, Sept-Oct). When is it legal and ethical to breach a patient's confidentiality? The Los Angeles Psychologist.
Harmell, P. H. (1997, Jul-Aug). Have you made arrangements for coverage during your vacation? The Los Angeles Psychologist.
Harmell, P. H. (1997, Nov.) Misconception: Psychologists are from Venus,
The BOP is from Mars. Board of Psychology Update 4. (In publication)
Harmell, P. H. (1997, March-April). The stab felt round the world: Tarasoff update. The Los Angeles Psychologist.
Harmell, P. H. (1997, March-April). Board of Psychology Happenings. The
Los Angeles Psychologist.
Harmell, P. H. (1987). The effects of self-awareness on therapist countertransference. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, California School of Professional
Psychology, Los Angeles.
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE - POSTDOCTORAL
September 1987 - August 1988 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center;
Post doctoral fellowship - Thalians MH
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE - GRADUATE
October 1986 - September 1987 Wright Institute Los Angeles
September 1985 - July 1986
October 1984 - June 1985
Verdugo Mental Health
Chabad Residential Drug Rehab
September 1983 - July 1984
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