NaYeon Yang

NaYeon (NY) Yang, Ph.D. (she/her), is an Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of North Texas. Dr. Yang directs the Grief, Emotion, and Trauma (GET) 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. She received 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. In addition, Dr. Yang currently serves on the Editorial Board of The Counseling Psychologist (TCP). 

 

For additional information, please visit the lab website: https://grieflab.wordpress.com/.