Pamela Harmell, PhD
Dr. Pamela Harmell is a national lecturer specializing in legal and ethical issues in clinical practice. She is a Clinical Professor at the Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology. Dr. Harmell has written extensively on legal and ethical treatment of patients and has formally studied law. Additionally Dr. Harmell conducted her dissertation research on countertransference titled “The Effects of Therapist Self-Awareness on Countertransference.” Dr. Harmell is a psychologist licensed in the state of California and has a private practice specializing in clients abused by former therapists and also treats adults and couples. She is the Past President of the Board of Psychology, the former Chair of the California State Ethics Committee and former long term member of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association Ethics Committee. She served on the Board of Directors of the California Psychological Association and is Past President of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association. Dr Harmell was honored by Pepperdine University to be a 2024 recipient of the Howard A. White award for teaching excellence which is only given to professors considered to be outstanding educators. Dr. Harmell is well known for her expertise in legal and ethical considerations in clinical practice and is sought after by clinicians, educators and attorneys for consultation related to legal and ethical dilemmas. Dr Harmell has been doing research and professional presentations on the topic of legal and ethical issues for over three decades.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Pamela Harmell maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education & Psychology. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Pamela Harmell serves as the chair for LACPA Ethics Committee and the CPA Ethics Committee. She is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Los Angeles County Psychological Association.
