Pamela Harvey

My name is Pamela Harvey. I was born in Baltimore, Maryland and am a practicing clinical psychotherapist and solo practitioner. I received my license in 2011 from the state of Maryland as a LCPC, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and have been practicing for 15 years. My clinical orientation is psychodynamic with an integrative approach. My specialty is working with children, adolescents, and adults with behavioral disorders and mental illnesses, such as depression, anxiety, and

other mental disorders, as well as assisting individuals encountering difficult life transitions. I received a Master of Science in Clinical Community Counseling from Johns Hopkins University and a Master of Science in Special Education, also from Johns Hopkins University. Preparation for this area of study began in 1999 when I took a position working in a clinic that placed children from the Department of Social Services in foster care. There I screened prospective parents and provided therapy under

supervision to children and families. In 2000, I accepted a position as a Targeted Case Manager working with adults with serious and persistent mental illness. It was there that I decided to pursue a career in mental health. Since then, I have continued to provide counseling, especially to the underserved and low-income families. Over the past few years, I have also worked with couples, both married and

unmarried.

My interest in mind and behavior began in early childhood. I was always curious about how things worked. I was particularly interested in people’s behavior, especially odd, unusual and cruel behavior. I wanted to understand what made people abuse and mistreat other people. This was an enigma to me. At the age of 5, I wanted to be a neurosurgeon because I believed the answer lay somewhere in the brain. However, as I grew older, the more I learned and experienced, the more I realized that the answer was not in any region of the brain per se, though trauma, neurological and developmental disorders play a significant role. I learned, rather, it is in those early years of development, exposure to the environment and a myriad of experiences that help shape and mold character and personality and thus affect choices and decisions, good and bad. Hence, I determined that I would study human

behavior and become one who closely aligned with individuals to help them heal and navigate life in a

most productive and healthy manner.

Because health is so important to me, I believe in self-care and living a balanced life. Therefore, to maintain my own homeostasis, I enjoy certain hobbies and recreation: going to the gym, mountain climbing, ziplining, taking trips, cruises, traveling to various countries and being exposed to different cultures. I enjoy a variety of music, certain sports, watching movies, studying the Bible and memorizing

scripture. It is absolutely fascinating!

Finally, most of my life was spent in Baltimore where I attended private school. I have a solid work ethic

and strive to give my best. My goal is to help people heal psychologically, mentally, emotionally and physically, as there is a definite mind-body connection. I strongly believe that people do better when they have support and know that the therapist is invested in their well-being.