University of North Texas 
- Undergraduate
- Graduate
- Back
- Graduate
-
- Apply Online Now
- Behavioral Science
- Clinical Science
- Counseling Psychology
- Graduate Coordinator's Virtual Office
- Graduate Student Feedback
- Graduate Association of Students in Psychology (GASP)
- Psychology Advocates for Social Change (PASC)
- The UNT Association of Black Psychologists Student Circle Chapter
- Scholarships & Awards
- People
- Clinics and Centers
- Donate
- Hiring
- TUNTABPsi
NaYeon Yang
she/her
Counseling Psychology
Assistant Professor
Office: Terrill Hall-383
NaYeon (NY) Yang, Ph.D. (she/her), is Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology in the Department of Psychology
at the University of North Texas. Dr. Yang directs the Grief, Loss, and Trauma Lab
https://grieflab.wordpress.com/.
Dr. Yang earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Maryland,
College Park, and completed her American Psychological Association (APA)-accredited
Doctoral Internship in Health Service Psychology at the University of Maryland Counseling
Center. Prior to her doctoral education, she earned her M.Ed. in Counseling from Korea
University and her B.A. in Psychology and Asian Languages and Literatures from the
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Dr. Yang’s research broadly focuses on (a) grief, loss, and trauma, (b) career development,
and (c) multiculturalism and social justice issues. Particularly in the areas of grief,
loss, and trauma, Dr. Yang is committed to advancing the understanding of how individuals
navigate the complex experiences of grief, loss, and trauma, and how to better support
them. Through her research, she aims to explore protective and risk factors for individuals
facing these challenges, while examining the important roles that intersecting identities
and culture play in shaping these experiences. Across these research areas, she places
a strong emphasis on multicultural and cross-cultural research, as well as the well-being
of minoritized individuals. As a scientist-practitioner committed to social justice,
Dr. Yang seeks to advance clinical practice by conducting research informed by theories
and insights gained from clinical experience. For more information, please visit the
lab website https://grieflab.wordpress.com/.
Student Admission: Dr. Yang will be accepting a graduate student for Fall 2025 and will be reviewing applications during the 2024-2025 application cycle.