Kan Guvensel

Kan Guvensel is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling and Psychological Services at the College of Education & Human Development, Georgia State University. He specializes in cross-cultural counseling, men's issues, trauma, and psychological well-being, with a focus on multicultural factors such as minority stress, racial mislabeling, and refugee adjustment. His research also addresses LGBT issues in counseling and urban educational contexts.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Practice, Georgia State University (2016)
  • M.S. in Professional Counseling, Georgia State University (2010)
  • B.A. in Finance, Delta State University (2004)

As a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and certified professional counselor supervisor (CPCS), Guvensel works with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, mood/behavior disturbances, interpersonal conflicts, grief/loss, life transitions, emotional difficulties, acculturation challenges, sexual identity issues, and couples/marriage struggles. His clinical practice integrates multicultural competence with evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

Key research trends include multicultural counseling, masculinity studies, and LGBT mental health. His publications analyze topics like racial mislabeling, burnout in sexual minority practitioners, and refugee adolescents’ emotional needs, emphasizing systemic and cultural factors in psychological outcomes.

As a certified supervisor and clinician, Guvensel bridges academic research with applied practice, contributing to counseling theory and urban mental health education through mentorship and interdisciplinary collaboration.