Delishia M. Pittman, PhD, Abpp, Lpc
About Delishia M. Pittman, PhD, Abpp, Lpc
Delishia M. Pittman, PhD, ABPP, LPC, is an Associate Professor at The George Washington University, specializing in culture-centered psychotherapy and African American mental health. Her research focuses on the health risks faced by heterosexual Black college women, particularly regarding sexual health and disease vulnerability.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Delishia M. Pittman serves as an Associate Professor at The George Washington University, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on teaching and conducting research in the fields of psychology and public health. Her expertise includes culture-centered psychotherapy and African American mental health, contributing to the academic community in Washington, D.C.
Previous Experience in Higher Education
Prior to her current role, Pittman worked at The George Washington University as an Assistant Professor from 2014 to 2020. She also held positions at Lewis & Clark College as an Assistant Professor from 2012 to 2014, and as an Adjunct Instructor at Concordia University Portland in 2007-2008 and Kennesaw State University in 2010-2011. These roles allowed her to develop her teaching skills and engage with students in various academic settings.
Educational Background
Pittman earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from The University of Georgia. She also obtained a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from The George Washington University - Milken Institute School of Public Health. Additionally, she holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and Addiction Treatment from Lewis and Clark College and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Concordia University-Portland. Her educational background supports her research and clinical practice.
Research Focus and Areas of Expertise
Pittman's research utilizes life course epidemiological frameworks to examine the relationship between adult health and disease risk linked to physical or social exposures during emerging adulthood. She specializes in the sexual health vulnerability of heterosexual Black college women, particularly concerning STD and HIV infection risk behaviors. Her work aims to address significant public health issues within marginalized communities.
Professional Experience in Counseling and Psychology
Delishia M. Pittman has extensive experience in counseling and clinical psychology. She worked as a Counselor/Clinical Psychologist Resident at Portland Community College and as Counselor III at Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare, both in the Portland, Oregon area. Additionally, she served on the Board of Directors for Helping Men Heal from 2013 to 2017. Her clinical roles have informed her research and teaching, emphasizing the importance of mental health support.