Richard Q. Shin

Richard Q. Shin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education at the University of Maryland. His work focuses on advancing LGBTQ+ cultural competence in mental health, addressing systemic racism, and promoting social justice through critical consciousness frameworks. He has led initiatives such as the UMD PRC Climate Assessments and developed measurement tools like the Contemporary Critical Consciousness Measure.

Dr. Shin's research examines intersectional microaggressions, anti-Blackness within Asian American communities, and barriers to mental health care for marginalized groups. He has pioneered studies on therapist competency evaluation and LGBTQ+ client experiences, contributing to both clinical practice guidelines and policy reforms. His work bridges critical race theory with counseling psychology, emphasizing structural inequities in education and healthcare systems.

Key projects include the Sexual and Gender Diversity Learning Community and the Heterosexism Erasure Scale development. While no explicit grants or awards are listed, his extensive publication record demonstrates sustained impact in social justice-oriented research. Advising focuses on training clinicians to address intersectional oppression through culturally responsive interventions.