Pamela H. Harmell PhD

Dr. Pamela Harmell is a nationally recognized lecturer specializing in legal and ethical issues in clinical practice. She is a full-time Lecturer at the Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology and has written extensively in professional publications on ethical practice.

Dr. Harmell is a past Chair of the California Psychological Association Ethics Committee, serves as Co-Chair of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association Ethics Committee, and is the former President of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association (2009). Dr. Harmell received a Gubernatorial appointment to the California Board of Psychology where she served her final year as President. Additionally, she has completed one year of law school.

Dr. Harmell maintains a private practice in the Brentwood area of West Los Angeles where she specializes in individual psychotherapy and couple counseling. She has a sliding scale policy. Dr. Harmell specializes in loss and grief, depressive and anxiety disorders and general quality of life issues. Dr. Harmell is available for professional ethics consultations.