About Dr Robert T Carter

Dr. Robert T. Carter, Ph.D.

Renowned Expert in Racial Psychology and Forensic Consulting
Dr. Robert T. Carter, Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, is internationally recognized for his expertise on the psychological impacts of race, racial identity, and culture. With over 30 years of experience as a professor and a distinguished career as an expert witness and consultant, Dr. Carter’s work focuses on the traumatic effects of racism and racial discrimination, particularly in legal contexts.

New Book Release: Recognizing the Psychological and Cultural Strengths of Black Americans
His latest book, Recognizing the Psychological and Cultural Strengths of Black Americans, examines Black cultural values, resilience, and historical experiences, from African civilizations to the present. Divided into four comprehensive sections, the book explores cultural values as a source of power and introduces practical frameworks for integrating Black cultural strengths into psychological practice and training. A vital resource for legal and mental health professionals, this work offers actionable strategies to address racial issues on individual and systemic levels.

Academic and Professional Contributions
Dr. Carter’s courses in Race and Racial Identity, Racial-Cultural Counseling, and Multicultural Psychology have shaped generations of psychologists. His groundbreaking research has applied race and racial identity analyses to psychotherapy, forensic issues, organizational development, mental health disparities, and educational equity. Dr. Carter has authored 130 peer-reviewed articles and 11 influential books, including:

• The Influence of Race and Racial Identity in the Psychotherapy Process (1995, Wiley)
• Racial Identity Development Theory (with Thompson, 2013, Routledge)
• Handbook of Racial-Cultural Psychology and Counseling (2 volumes, 2005, Wiley)
• Confronting Racism (with Scheuermann, 2020, Routledge)
• Measuring the Effects of Racism (with Pieterse, 2020, Columbia University Press)

As Editor of the American Psychological Association’s The Counseling Psychologist, Dr. Carter furthered the discussion on racial issues in psychology. He is a Fellow in the APA’s Divisions 17 and 45 and has received national awards recognizing his significant contributions to psychology and racial justice.

Education

• Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, University of Maryland, 1987 (APA accredited)

Selected Honors & Awards

• Robert T. Carter Fellowship Endowment, $250,000
• ACLU Fellow (2004-2005): Integrating Psychological Models and Research on Race and Trauma with Legal Policy and Litigation
• IRA Glasser Racial Justice Fellowship
• Fellow, Division 17 (Counseling Psychology) and Division 45 (Ethnic Minority Issues) of the American Psychological Association (1997)

Dr. Carter’s extensive experience, scholarly contributions, and new book make him an invaluable resource for legal teams addressing racial discrimination and race-based traumatic stress.

Current CV available upon request.