Pamela D. Pearce
Waldorf,MD
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Therapist, Social Work Department, Adult Unit and TraumaSci Unit
Dominion Hospital
Falls Church, Virginia
07.2014 - Current
- TraumaSci Inpatient Clinical Therapist Lead (December 2021 Present)
- Provide clinical oversight to program and clinical staff working with individuals diagnosed with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Dissociative Identify Disorder (DID). Review referrals from community agencies and individual providers seeking a higher level of trauma treatment for their clients.
- TraumaSci Inpatient Clinical Therapist (June 2019 December 2021)
- Maintains a caseload and provides both group and individual psychodynamic therapy for patients diagnosed with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
- Adult Inpatient Clinical Therapist (July 2014 September 2019)
- Managed diverse caseload of patients with acute and chronic mental illness through individual, family, and group therapy aligned with master treatment plan.
- Developed and updated master treatment plans in collaboration with patients and treatment team to identify relevant objectives based on evidenced-based acute care models.
- Provides crisis stabilization, crisis management, biopsychosocial and risk assessments to determine imminent harm to self and/or that of others.
- Secured contract with PEACE Corps for inpatient treatment level of care for Volunteers requiring medevac from various countries for psychiatric crisis stabilization and treatment.
- Facilitated support for State Department Employees and family members requiring a medevac for inpatient psychiatric crisis stabilization.
- Created and fostered a respectful and professional collaborative relationship amongst PEACE Corps and State Department personnel and Dominion Hospital staff to support ongoing professional partnership.
Therapeutic Day Treatment Specialist and Intensive In-Home Therapist
Crossroads Counseling Center
Manassas, Virginia
11.2010 - 01.2014
- As a Therapeutic Day Treatment Specialist (TDTS) managed a small caseload of 4 to 6 clients providing intensive school based therapeutic services utilizing a combination of psychotherapeutic interventions and education to children identified at risk while in their current educational setting.
- As an Intensive In-Home (IHH) Therapist provided intensive, mental health therapy with the client and their family while in the family's home, to prevent out of home placement. Provided IHH services to a small caseload, 1 to 2 clients, while working as a TDTS.
- Prepared diagnostic clinical assessments evaluating clients' school behavior, academic functioning, family dynamics, psychological/emotional status, social skills, medical history, and treatment history to inform tailored intervention strategies.
- Prepared written treatment plans, incorporating input from clients, parents, school personnel and other involved providers which identified problem areas and needs, strategies, and counseling objectives.
- Designed and implemented an effective, clinically based, Individualized Service Plan (ISP), incorporating input from the client and their parents which identified problem areas and needs, strategies, and counseling objectives.
- Provided direct counseling services utilizing various evidenced based therapeutic / treatment interventions to clients while in school to include individual, family, and group sessions.
- Provided direct counseling services employing evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy to address and alleviate behavioral and emotional concerns.
- Provided family therapy to enhance communication in the family; improve behavior management of the child; and strengthen the relationship between the child and the family.
- Created and fostered a respectful and professional relationship amongst school personnel as a contracted community agency employee offering a Medicaid funded support service to clients/students within such designated school.
- Connected clients and families with community resources to enhance support systems., including health services, recreational activities, self-help groups, and transportation resources, facilitating access to comprehensive support systems.
- Prepared progress notes and reports to comply with Medicaid and Virginia State License Regulations.
HOMEMAKER
05.2006 - 11.2010
School/Home/Community Liaison First Connections Program
Hardin County School System
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
09.2004 - 05.2006
- Assisted multiple elementary schools' Family Resource Centers as a Parent Educator working with families of children, birth to four years.
- Coordinated family readiness by connecting families with appropriate community agencies and resources.
- Empowered parents to recognize the critical role of the home environment in early learning.
- Assessed program effectiveness and implemented modifications to enhance family engagement strategies.
Family Advocacy Program Manager / Exceptional Family Member Program Manager
Johnson Controls, Inc. - Army Community Service
Fort Irwin, California
06.2001 - 05.2003
- Direct oversight of the New Parent Support Program (NPS) and its staff members, and two Family Advocacy coordinators.
- Coordinated the management of the Fort Irwin Installation Family Advocacy Program with other programs and agencies serving military families to avoid duplication of services.
- Advocated for prevention of domestic abuse and child abuse within military community through public awareness initiatives.
- Provided prevention programs outlined by Army Regulation 608-18 through Family Advocacy and on-post agencies.
- Developed and delivered educational programs, including classes, workshops, and seminars, for military community members, enhancing access to resources like New Parent Support Program (NPS) and public awareness campaigns.
- Promoted educational and support services for military families in Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), facilitating access to training opportunities.
- Prepared and completed monthly and quarterly statistical reports on the Family Advocacy prevention programs.
Education
Non-Degree, 9 Semester Credit Hours required for Virginia State Licensure -
CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
Minneapolis, Minnesota09-2010
Master of Arts, 48-hour program, Licensed Professional Counselor - Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR
Belton, Texas05-2000
Bachelor of Science, Dual Major - Psychology and Sociology
UNIVERSITY OF MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR
Belton, Texas12-1996
Skills
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Trauma-informed care
- Experience in PTSD, Dissociation, and trauma-related concerns
- Clinical assessments
- Clinical Supervision
- Crisis stabilization
- EHR documentation
Certification
- Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor, License Number: 0701008679, Expires: 06/30/2027
- CPR, Date Completed: 06/13/2025; Recertification Date: 06/30/2027
- CPI, Date Completed: 08/28/2025; Recertification Date: 08/31/2027
- Cognitive Processing Therapy, PESI, Certification of Completion: 09/19/2017 - 09/20/2017
Trainings & Miscellaneous
- Family Advocacy Staff Training (FAST), 2 weeks
- Department of Defense Course
- Fort Sam Houston, Texas
- Nov 2001 to Dec 2001
- Family Advocacy Staff Training Advanced (FASTA)
- Feb 2002 to Mar 2002
Timeline
Clinical Therapist, Social Work Department, Adult Unit and TraumaSci Unit
Dominion Hospital
07.2014 - Current
Therapeutic Day Treatment Specialist and Intensive In-Home Therapist
Crossroads Counseling Center
11.2010 - 01.2014
HOMEMAKER
05.2006 - 11.2010
School/Home/Community Liaison First Connections Program
Hardin County School System
09.2004 - 05.2006
Family Advocacy Program Manager / Exceptional Family Member Program Manager
Johnson Controls, Inc. - Army Community Service
06.2001 - 05.2003
Non-Degree, 9 Semester Credit Hours required for Virginia State Licensure -
CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
Master of Arts, 48-hour program, Licensed Professional Counselor - Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR
Bachelor of Science, Dual Major - Psychology and Sociology
UNIVERSITY OF MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR