Atsuko Seto

Atsuko Seto is an Associate Professor of Counselor Education at the Department of Counselor Education within the School of Education at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). Her work focuses on multicultural counseling, counselor education, and the dynamics of cross-national and multiracial families, with extensive publications and presentations on these topics.

• Education: Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, University of Wyoming (2003)
• M.A. in Community Agency Counseling, Chadron State College (1999)
• B.A. in Social Psychology, Chadron State College (1997)
• Secondary Education, Central Wyoming Community College (1995)

Dr. Seto's research emphasizes broaching behaviors in counseling, microaggressions, and cultural competency. Her recent work explores sibling relationships in adoptees, multiracial identity negotiation, and AI integration in counselor training. She has presented at major conferences including the American Counseling Association and North Atlantic Region Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.

Her publications span qualitative studies, book chapters, and educational interventions, covering topics like cross-national couples, Asian immigrant family dynamics, and creative approaches to counseling. While no specific awards are listed, her contributions to multicultural education and counselor identity development are widely recognized through her collaborative presentations and research.

Dr. Seto teaches courses such as Counseling Theories and Techniques, Multicultural Counseling, and Marriage and Family Counseling. She has co-authored works on peer facilitation in counseling education, the Triad Training Model, and the use of expressive arts in therapeutic settings, reflecting her innovative approach to both research and teaching.