Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis is renowned for her contribution in the field of psychology as an associate professor at Pepperdine University. Besides teaching, she bears the responsibility of an ordained minister in the AME Church. Her illustrious career includes prestigious titles such as the winner of the California Psychological Association Distinguished Scientist Award in 2015, a past president of the Society for the Psychology of Women, and a former American Psychological Association representative to the United Nations. Dr. Bryant-Davis' early contributions to the field of psychology earned her the Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Service early career award.
Continuing her diligent academic contributions, she also led the Culture and Trauma Research Lab at Pepperdine University as its director, and has served as a past associate editor of the esteemed scientific journal, Psychological Trauma. Dr. Bryant-Davis' excellence in her field is reflected through her numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals, her book 'Thriving in the wake of trauma: A multicultural guide', and her co-edited books 'Surviving Sexual Violence: A handbook of recovery and empowerment' and 'Foundations of Resilience: Religion and Spirituality in Diverse Women's Lives'.
Further solidifying her expertise in psychology, she practices as a licensed clinical psychologist in the Los Angeles area. Her academic journey led her to earn a doctorate from Duke University and complete her post-doctoral training at the Harvard Medical Center. Her research is focused on trauma psychology, ethnic minority women, oppression, coping, and spirituality.
Dr. Bryant-Davis' prolific career extends outside academia as well as she often acts as a media mental health consultant. Her input is widely sought for various news programs, talk shows, and docu-series aired on network and cable television stations, NPR, and print media. She was acknowledged by ESSENCE magazine as one among women who are shaping the world. Besides her other roles, she also regularly contributes to the HuffPost's blog as part of their signature line-up.
With the intention of spreading her knowledge further, Dr. Bryant-Davis also puts together online courses and in-person workshops across the US and in international locations. Her work and more can be found on her website, www.drthema.com. Her latest blog post 'The Hidden Parts of Partner Abuse: A Message to Controlling Partners' illustrates her deep understanding of the subject matter.
