Ted Bartholomew

Ted Bartholomew is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Scripps College, a member of The Claremont Colleges. His academic work bridges clinical practice and research, with a strong emphasis on cultural, international, and social justice dimensions of mental health. He employs mixed and qualitative methodologies to explore psychotherapy processes and healing across diverse contexts.

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Creighton University (2009)
• Master’s and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, University of Nebraska (2016)
• Predoctoral Internship, Pennsylvania State University
• Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Purdue University (2016–2019)

Dr. Bartholomew’s research centers on understanding what makes psychotherapy effective, particularly through multicultural, international, and positive psychological lenses. He investigates how cultural agreeability, social justice, and therapist-client dynamics influence mental health outcomes. His methodological focus includes ethnography, grounded theory, and mixed methods, often applied in community and global settings such as the United States and Namibia. He adheres to the scientist-practitioner model, integrating empirical research with clinical insights.

His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on therapeutic alliance, resilience, international student mental health, racial trauma, and methodological innovation in psychological research. Themes include therapist and institutional effects on treatment outcomes, cultural adaptation in therapy, and the integration of qualitative depth with quantitative rigor.

Scientific awards and honors include:

• President, Society for Cross-Cultural Research (2022)
• Shane J. Lopez Award for Professional Contributions in Positive Psychology (2021)
• Mary W. Johnson Faculty Achievement Award for Scholarship, Scripps College (2020)

Dr. Bartholomew advises several graduate students, many of whom are co-authors on his publications, indicating active mentorship in research. His work is supported by institutional affiliations and scholarly engagement rather than external grant funding mentioned in the text. He is deeply involved in advancing counseling psychology through both academic scholarship and professional leadership.

While no formal lab or research team name is specified, his collaborative projects suggest an active research group focused on psychotherapy processes, cultural psychology, and methodological development, often involving students and interdisciplinary colleagues.