About Dr Pamela Hall, PhD

About Pam Hall, PHD

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

St. John’s University, Queens NY, Post Doctoral Certificate in Forensic Psychology, 2018
Fuller Graduate School of Psychology, Pasadena CA, Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, 1996
Sepulveda Veteran’s Medical Center, Sepulveda CA, 1995-1996

  • American Psychological Association-approved internship
  • Combat trauma exposure, health psychology, neuropsychology

Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena CA, M.A. Theology, 1994
Wright State University, Dayton OH, M.S. Personnel Counseling, Mental Health, 1983
North Central University, Minneapolis MN, B.S. in Behavioral Science

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS – LICENSURE

Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) California Department of Industrial Relations,

Division of Workers’ Compensation

Board of Psychology, State of California, Clinical Psychologist, PSY16906

American Psychological Association, Member, current

Board of Behavioral Science, State of California, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT28473

Counselor and Social Work Board, State of Ohio, Licensed Professional Counselor, C4101, 1989-1991

Domestic Violence Intervention Consortium, San Bernardino County, 1999-2013, Chair (2010-2012)

Alzheimer’s Association, 1997-2002, President of the Board (2000-2002) Miami Valley Gerontology Council, 1987-1992

American Association of Counseling and Development, 1984-1991

CURRENT PRACTICE

Forensic Med Group, Azusa, CA – Clinical Psychologist, 2016-Present

Glaser Forensic Group, Inc., Encino, CA – Clinical Psychologist, 2014- 2016

Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) in Workers’ Compensation

  • Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations of injured workers involved in Workers’ Compensation system
  • Write detailed report of individual’s psychological, social and occupational functioning, provide diagnosis and treatment recommendations, administer and interpret psychological testing
  • Provide medical-legal opinions regarding causation and severity of claimed psychiatric conditions

QTC Corporation, a Leidos Company, San Dimas, CA – Clinical Psychologist – 2008-Present

  • Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations and treatment recommendations for veterans in the VA claims process and for active military service members involved in Medical Board Evaluations
  • Conduct assessment of PTSD and traumatic brain injury to include expert medical reviewer as to psychological impact of combat deployment, sexual trauma, or other trauma events
  • Write detailed report of individual’s psychological, social and occupational functioning, provide diagnosis and level of impairment, educate and refer veterans for mental health treatment, administer and interpret psychological testing
  • Provide medical-legal opinions and expert medical review regarding causation and severity of claimed mental conditions for possible direct service connection and/or possible mental conditions secondary to service connected medical conditions

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – Over 30 years of psychological practice

Family Resource Center, Sole Proprietor, Private Practice, San Bernardino, CA, 1996-2013

  • Treated PTSD due to combat deployment, sexual trauma, other trauma
  • Evaluated, treated, and managed cases with chronic pain and psychological sequela
  • Provided training and consultation to corporations and government agencies regarding workplace conflict
  • Provided evaluations of workplace safety, fitness for duty and return to work examinations
  • Facilitated family and other personal negotiations during times of inheritance conflict
  • Expert educator regarding discrimination and harassment in the workplace on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, etc.

Vanguard University, Department of Psychology, Costa Mesa, CA, Graduate Adjunct Faculty, 2006-2009

  • Taught graduate level mental health professionals courses including psychological evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment under a Marriage and Family Therapy scope of practice

University of Redlands, Whitehead College of Business, Graduate Adjunct Faculty, 1998-2009

  • Taught graduate level business professionals courses including conflict in the workplace, effective business communication

Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, Sepulveda, CA, 1995-1996

  • APA-approved Pre-doctoral Psychology Internship, Pre-doctoral psychology intern,

Solo Private Practice, Pasadena and Duarte, CA, 1991-1996

  • Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Pre–intern in psychology, 1994-1995

Crime Resistance Involvement Council (CRIC), Pasadena, CA, 1994-1996

  • Administrative Coordinator

Heritage House, Center for Aging Resources, Pasadena, CA, 1995-1996

  • Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)
  • Clinical Supervisor

Inter-community Alternatives Network, Pasadena, CA, 1992-1993

  • Psychology assessment clerk

Family Life Skills, Encino, CA  1989-1991

  • Marriage, Family, and Child Intern

GERI-Tech of Dayton, Inc., Dayton, OH, Sole Proprietor 1985-1992

  • Executive Director
  • Licensed Professional Counselor

PRESENTATIONS (Abridged listing)

Employee Assistance Training for various employee assistance groups including Cigna Healthcare,

Healthnet, Magellan Employee Assistance, among others on topics including workplace harassment, stress management, and utilization of EAP services (1996-2013).

Drake, E., VanderZaag, C., Henderson, P., & Brown, W.  (August, 1994). Interhemispheric transfer time and schizophrenia. Poster presentation at the meeting of the American Psychological Association,Los Angeles, CA

Henderson, P.  (April, 1993). Psychological functions of God concept:  An object relations perspective.

In K. Spear (Chair), Representations of God from an Object Relations Perspective. Symposium for the

Western Psychological Association Conference, Phoenix, AZ

Henderson, P., Chair.  (1987). Crisis intervention in long term care settings. Symposium presented to the

Association of Philanthropic Homes for the Aging, Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration, Columbus, OH

Henderson, P., Chair.  (1985). Habilitation challenges in long term care. Symposium presented to interdisciplinary health care providers, Dayton, OH.

Pamela J. Hall, PhD, QME

Call (626) 435-9500

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Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Dr Pamela Hall offers expert witness testimony, PTSD, disability, and workers compensation evaluations. 

Pamela Hall, PhD provides forensic psychologic exams for adults. Call (626) 435-9500 today for a Consultation .