Fanghui Zhao, PhD

Biography

Fanghui Zhao is an Assistant Professor in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Seattle University. Her research focuses on two primary areas: (1) exploring cross-cultural counseling processes and outcomes, and (2) investigating the development of Multicultural Social Justice Counseling Competencies (MSJCC) among counselor trainees. She is dedicated to leveraging research to improve access to high-quality mental health care for marginalized populations, with a particular emphasis on addressing the needs of racial and ethnic minority clients. With experience in diverse settings such as college counseling centers, community clinics, and career services, she brings a wealth of expertise in working with young adults.