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PAMELA H. HARMELL, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychology (PSY10910)
TEL (310)440-0338; FAX (310)496-2730; Email Pharmell@att.net
EDUCATION
Doctorate
Psychology,
Master of Arts
Psychology,
Bachelor of Arts
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENT
President,
Vice President,
Member,
President,
Member, Board of Directors, 2006-2008, 2010-2011
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,
2008 – Present Vice Chair, Ethics Committee,
2006 – Present Member, Ethics Committee,
2007 – Present Co-Chair, Ethics Committee,
Association
1990 - Present Co-Chair, Ethics Committee,
Association (stepped down while on Board of Psychology 1999 - 2003)
CONTINUING ACADEMIC EDUCATION
1999 - 2000 Abraham Lincoln University Law School, first year completed
Law & Ethics, Psychopathology, Practicum
Visiting Professor (1993 - 2001)
Permanent Lecturer (2001 - Present)
Phillips Graduate Institute – 2007 - Present
Fuller Theological Seminary: Adjunct Professor, Law and Ethics (1997).
Legal, Ethical and Professional Practice (1994 - 1996)
Pacifica Graduate Institute,
Legal, Ethical and Professional Practice (1994)
Psychoanalytic Theories (1991).
Mount Saint Mary’s College, Master’s Program:
Psychoanalytic Theories (1991-1992)
College for Developmental Studies, Master’s Program: Psychopathology (1990)
Law & Ethics in Psychotherapy (Board of Psychology required CE course)
Use of the DSM-IV System
Consultation in Psychotherapy
Accredited Child Abuse Workshop
Continuing Education for Psychologists: All Areas
Legal and Ethical Considerations: DSM-IV Coding
National Presentations –
UCLA student counseling services
USC student counseling services
UC Davis
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses Association
Veteran’s Administration
Children’s Hospital,
LACPA Annual Conventions - Continuing Education Programs
LA County Sheriff’s Department
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS AND AFFILIATIONS
Licensed Psychologist, 1989, PSY10910
Member,
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
Harmell, P. H. (2002 Jul-Aug) Red in the face and ready to admit it!
The
Harmell, P. H. (2001 May-Jun) New child abuse laws. The
Harmell, P. H. (2001 Mar-Apr) Positive psychology. The
Harmell, P. H. (2001 Jan-Feb) Dealing with suicidal clients. The
Harmell, P. H. (2000 Nov-Dec) Family treatment and confidentiality. The
Harmell, P. H. (2000 Sep-Oct) Gay & lesbian clients. The
Harmell, P. H. (2000 May-Jun). Clarification of record keeping in private practice settings. The
Harmell, P. H. (2000 Mar-Apr). Our responsibility for advertising, business cards, & misleading statements related to psychological assistants. The
Harmell, P. H. (1999 Sep-Oct). The importance of a theoretical orientation. The
Harmell, P. H. (1999 May-Jun). Informed consent. The
Harmell, P. H. (1999 Jan-Feb). Focus on Asix III: General medical consitions. The
Harmell, P. H. (1998, Nov-Dec). Treatment of minors without parental consent. The
Harmell, P. H. (1998, Sep-Oct). Multiple relationships.
The
Harmell, P. H. (1998, May-June). The culture question. The
Harmell, P. H. (1998, Mar-Apr). Elder and dependent abuse - do you know the laws? The
Harmell, P. H. (1998, Jan-Feb). HIV and AIDS: Duty to warn status. The
Harmell, P. H. (1997, Nov-Dec). Confidentiality: HIV and AIDS information. The
Harmell, P. H. (1997, Sept-Oct). When is it legal and ethical to breach a patient's confidentiality? The
Harmell, P. H. (1997, Jul-Aug). Have you made arrangements for coverage during your vacation? The
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
Harmell, P. H. (1997, March-April). Board of Psychology Happenings. The
Harmell, P. H. (1987). The effects of self-awareness on therapist counter-transference. Unpublished doctoral dissertation,
September 1987 - August 1988 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Post doctoral fellowship - Thalians MH
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE - GRADUATE
October 1986 - September 1987 Wright Institute
September 1985 - July 1986 Verdugo Mental Health
October 1984 - June 1985 Chabad Residential Drug Rehab
September 1983 - July 1984 MidValley Community MH
PROFESSIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Jana Martin, Ph.D. Past-President, CPA and LAC (562) 596-7719
Alann Dingle, Ph.D. Former Chair, LACPA Ethics Committee (310) 372-4596
Pamela H. Harmell, Ph.D. Legal & Ethical Considerations
Baerger, D. (2001). Risk management with the suicidal patient: Lessons from case law. Professional Psychology: Research & Practice, 32, 359-366.
Barnett, B., & Cooper, N. (2009). Creating a culture of self-care. Clinical Psychologist: Science & Practice, 15(1), 16-20.
Barnett, J. et al. (2007). Boundary issues and multiple relationships: Fantasy and reality. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 38(4), 401-410.
Bass, B. & Quimby, J. (2006). Addressing secrets in couples counseling: An alternative approach to informed consent. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 14(1), 77-80.
Beahrs, J., & Gutheil, T. (2001). Informed consent in psychotherapy. Am J of Psychiatry, 158(1), 4-10.
Behnke, S. (2000),. Suicide, contributory negligence, and the idea of individual autonomy. Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, 28, 64-73.p
Bennett, B. et al., (2006). Assessing and Managing Risk in Psychological Practice: An Individualized Approach. Rockville, MD: The Trust.
Bieschke, K., McClanahan, M., Tozer, E., Grzegorek, J., & Park, J. (2000). Programmatic research on the treatment of lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients: The past, the present, and the course for the future In R. Perez, K DeBord, & K. Bieschke (Eds.), Handbook of counseling and psychotherapy with lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients (pp. 309-335). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Casas, M., & Pytluk, S. (1995). Hispanic identity development: Implications for research and practice. In J. Ponterotto, M. Casas, L. Suzuki, & C. Alexander (Eds.), Handbook of multicultural counseling. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Enns, C. (2004). Counseling girls and women: Attitudes, knowledge, and skills. In D. R. Atkinson & G. Hackett (Eds.), Counseling diverse populations (pp. 2850307). Boston: McGraw-Hill.
Eriksen, K., & Kress, V. (2005). Beyond the DSM story: Ethical quandaries, challenges, and best practices. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Pub.
Erickson, S. (2001). Multiple relationships in rural counseling. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 9, 302-304.
Falender, C. (2007). You Said What? Becoming a Better Supervisor.
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Garner, B. (Ed.) (1996). Black=s law dictionary. St. Paul, MN: West Pub.
Gentile, S., Asamen, J., Harmell, P., & Weathers, R. (2002). The stalking of psychologists by their clients. Professional Psychology: Research & Practice, 33, 490-494.
Grinfeld, M. (1998). Psychiatrists found liable in two verdicts malpractice awards renew concerns over confidentiality, liability. Psychiatry Times, XV, Issue 12.
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Haberstroh, S., Duffey, T., Evans, M, Gee, R., & Trepal, H. (2007). The experience of online counseling. J. of Mental Health Counseling, 29, 269-282.
Harley, D., Jolivette, K. McCormick, K.,m & Tice, K. (2002). Race, class, and gender: A constellation of positionalities with implications for counseling. J of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 30, 216-238.
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Hermann, M. & Finn, A. (2002). An ethical and legal perspective on the role of school counselors in preventing violence in schools. Professional School Counseling, 6, 46-54.
Isaacs, M., & Stone, C. (2001). Confidentiality with minors: Mental health counselors’ attitudes toward breaching or preserving confidentiality. J of Mental Health Counseling, 23, 342-356.
Jobes, D., Rudd, M., Overholser, J., & Joiner, T. (2008). Ethical and competent care of suicidal patients: Contemporary challenges, new developments, and considerations for clinical practice. Professional Psychology: Research & Practice, 39(4), 405-413.
Joiner, T.,
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Kennedy, P., Vandehey, M.,
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Knapp, S. & VandeCreek, L. (2001). Psychotherapists= legal responsibility to third parties: does it extend to alleged perpetrators of childhood abuse? Professional Psychology: Research & Practice, 32, 479-483
Mitchell, C., Disque, J., & Robertson, P. (2002). When parents want to know: Responding to parental demands for confidential information. Professional School Counseling, 6I, 156-161.
O’Connor, M. (2001). On the etiology and effective management of professional distress and impairment among psychologists. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 12(4), 345-350.
Martin, D., Garske, J., & Davis, M. (2000). Relation of the therapeutic alliance with outcome and other variables: A meta-analytic review. Journal of Consulting and Climical Psychology, 68, 438-450.
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Ponterotto, J., Utsey, S., & Pedersen, P. (2006). Preventing prejudice: A guide for counselors, educators, and parents (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
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Smith, P., & Moss, S. (2009). Psychologist impairment: What is it, how can it be prevented, and how can it be prevented, and what can be done to address it? Clin Psychology: Science & Practice, 16, 1-15.
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