Albert Pace, Psy.D

Albert Pace, Psy.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Director at St. Raphael Counseling in Denver, Colorado, where he has led clinical operations for four years. He specializes in psychotherapy, psychological assessment, neuropsychology, and clinical practice management, delivering evidence-based care while fostering compassionate, patient-centered treatment. Dr. Pace’s work emphasizes integrating neurobiological mechanisms into clinical practice to improve mental health outcomes for diverse populations. Dr. Pace earned his Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from George Fox University, an APA-accredited program. In addition to his clinical work, he serves as an adjunct professor at Liberty University and previously at Denver Seminary, teaching courses in developmental neuropsychology, behavioral statistics, and the biological basis of behavior. He also mentors graduate students and serves on dissertation committees, supporting the next generation of mental health professionals. Throughout his career, Dr. Pace has contributed to the broader psychological community through research, publications, and volunteer service, including involvement with the American Psychological Association’s Division 39 (Psychoanalysis). He has received recognition such as the Outstanding Dissertation Award from George Fox University and the APA Scholar Award. He regularly contributes to various publications and continues to advance clinical practice, education, and mental health excellence. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors, fishing, and sharing quality time with his family.

• George Fox University - Psy.D

• Outstanding Dissertation Award

• APA - Division 55

• Division 39 (Psychoanalysis)

Pace, A. (2025, October). Can catholics take psychiatric medication? Denver Catholic, 14–16.

Pace, A. (2024, October 3). What is psychological testing? Denver Catholic. Retrieved from https://www.denvercatholic.org/what-is-psychological-testing.

Pace, A.L. (2023). Social Conformity & Christian Calling. In Shaw G., Kelly, B., Piferi, R., Introduction to Psychology from a Christian Worldview. Kendall Hunt Publishing.

Pace, A. L., & Bufford, R. K. (2018). Assessing Adult Attachment: Relation and Validity of two Dynamic-Maturational Model Approaches. Interpersona: An International Journal on Personal Relationships, 12(2), 232-253. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.5964/ijpr.v12i2.318

Bufford, R.K., Pace, A.L. (2018). Adversity, grace, and distress among college students. Presentation given at the Christian Association for Psychological Studied annual conference, Norfolk, VA, April 2018.

Pace, A., Hansen, M., Neal, D., Guevara C., McDermott, H., Davids, F.M., Captari, L.E. (2017). From the couch to the community: Exploring diverse and culturally relevant applications of psychoanalysis. Panel presentation given at the American Psychological Association Division 39 annual conference, New York, NY, April 2017

Pace, A. (2016). Assessing adult attachment using the Dynamic Maturational Model: Exploring a novel measure. Dissertation successfully defended on September 28th, 2016.

Shirley, M.A., Fisk, B., Pace, A., Gathercoal, K., Peterson, M., Buhrow, B. (2016). Health self-efficacy varies as a function of attachment styles. Poster presented at the Oregon Psychological Association annual conference, Portland OR, May 2016.

Custer, M., Pace, A., Thurston, N., Dwivedi, K., Fowler, S. (2016). Psychoanalysis, science, and graduate student identity: A discussion regarding competing demands for psychoanalytic doctoral students. Panel presentation given at the American Psychological Association Division 39 annual conference, Atlanta GA, April 2016

Pace, A., Song, C., Haskell, N., & Bufford, R. (2016). Learning psychodynamically: Film, psychoanalysis, and learning psychodynamic theory. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Division 39 annual conference, Atlanta GA, April 2016.

Pace, A., Crittenden, P.M., Bufford, R., & Smith, C. (2015). Exploring the relation between the DMM-Relationship Questionnaire and the DMM-Adult Attachment Interview. Poster present at the International Association for the Study of Attachment (IASA) annual conference, Miami FL, November 2015.