Family Relations/Expert Profile

Jan Harrell, PhD

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 12/28/2012
Expertise

I believe I can address any questions and concerns a person might have.

Experience in the area

I have been a clinical psychologist for 32 years. I co-authored a book on relationships, Love Again ~ Creating Relationships Without Blame, with my husband of 40 years, who is also a psychologist. I have taught at UCLA and at Southern Oregon University. I was the psychology columnist for the magazine, Make You Happen! for 1 1/2 years.

Education/Credentials

I have a doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern California.

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 9.88
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 16.8
  • Response Time(hr, last 90 days) 49.9
  • Number of Questions Today 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked in a Day 5
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 16
  • Volunteer Since 2011-03-09
  • Prestige Points 290

Recent Reviews from Users

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    K = Knowledgeability    C = Clarity of Response    P = Politeness
UserDateKCPComments
Madeleine04/03/11101010 
Edward04/03/11109 10Thanks for your response. That's one option .....
Regina03/31/11101010Dear Ms. Harrell, Thank you so very .....
victor03/30/11101010 
Marg03/27/11101010Very good advice and I will use .....

Recent Answers from Jan Harrell, PhD

2011-07-31 Family Feud:

Hi, Kim -    What a painful situation!  And so unnecessary, if everyone would think about what is the right thing.  It isn't right that Scott deals with his unhappiness by attacking someone.  If your family

2011-04-02 Abusive mother:

Hi, Madeleine,    Are you stuck at home?  It sounds like you might need to find another place to live, even if it means slowing down your school so you could support yourself.  Your mother has power over

2011-04-02 Finances and the Elderly:

Hi, Edward -    What if you were to agree with her that you don't do this for a living and that neither of you are experts.... so why don't you both go together and talk with a financial advisor or tax

2011-03-30 Parenting a teen in crisis.:

Hi, Regina,    The only question I have is about your relationship with the girl.  Would spending time with her give you a positive influence over her development?      Other than that possibility, you

2011-03-30 Situation with mother in lw:

Hi, Maggie -    As painful as it is, sometimes we are called to just witness the human drama.  If you've spoken your peace and explored with her, but she wants no part of it, it's just plain sad, and you're

 

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