C. Peeper McDonald

C. Peeper McDonald is an Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychology at Agnes Scott College, where she contributes to teaching and research in counselor education and multicultural psychology. Her work bridges clinical practice and social justice advocacy, with a strong focus on multiracial identity and systemic inequities in counseling.

Her research interests include:

• Multicultural Counseling
• Social Justice and Advocacy
• Professional Identity in Counseling
• Multiracial Identity Development
• Racial Mislabeling and Color-Blindness
• Anti-Racism and Decolonization in Counseling

Dr. McDonald’s clinical and scholarly work emphasizes the intersection of privilege and oppression in multiracial identities. Though specific publications are not listed, her research trajectory consistently addresses identity development and systemic barriers in mental health contexts.

She holds professional credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), and National Certified Counselor (NCC) in Georgia.

Dr. McDonald is actively engaged in the Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling, where she has chaired the Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Committee and continues to serve on task forces dedicated to anti-racism and organizational decolonization. She teaches courses such as Applied Research in Psychology with a focus on Multicultural and Social Justice Issues, Multicultural Psychology Through a Social Justice Lens, Introduction to Counseling, and Counseling Theories.

She is affiliated with a research and clinical supervision team focused on equity in counselor training and has contributed to professional development initiatives aimed at transforming counseling practices through a social justice lens.