Meredith Tittler

Meredith Tittler, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Counseling and Instructional Sciences department at the University of South Alabama's College of Education and Professional Studies (CEPS). She serves as a reviewer for the Clinical and Counseling Psychology doctoral program. Her education includes a B.A. in Psychology from Clark University, an M.S. and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Iowa State University, and a post-doctoral fellowship at Portland Psychotherapy Clinic.

Dr. Tittler's teaching philosophy integrates counseling principles with social justice education, emphasizing student intrinsic motivation and critical consciousness. Her research focuses on interventions to enhance White individuals' engagement in racial equity behaviors, including studies on racial affect (e.g., guilt/shame), dialogic interventions, and multicultural competence. Notable projects explore the efficacy of framing White privilege and group dynamics in fostering racial dialogue.

Her publications span Current Psychology, Group Dynamics, and Training and Education in Professional Psychology, addressing themes like forgiveness interventions, colorblindness critique, and counselor self-efficacy. She has no listed scientific awards but maintains an active research agenda. Dr. Tittler's personal interests include cross-cultural connection, stemming from her Peace Corps service in the Dominican Republic. She is actively involved in guiding the CEPS doctoral program and resides in Mobile, AL.