Wei-Chin Hwang

Dr. Wei-Chin Hwang is a Professor of Psychology at Claremont McKenna College, specializing in reducing mental health disparities and developing culturally adapted therapeutic frameworks. He earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (2003) from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), with minors in Psychometrics & Measurement, following an M.A. in Clinical Psychology (1999) and B.A.s in Psychology and Asian Studies (1997) from the University of Utah.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, UCLA (2003)
  • M.A., Clinical Psychology, UCLA (1999)
  • B.A., Psychology and Asian Studies, University of Utah (1997)

His research focuses on mental health disparities, psychotherapy process and outcomes, cultural competency, and culturally adapted therapy for ethnic minorities. His work includes the Psychotherapy Adaptation and Modification Framework (PAMF) and the Cultural Influences on Mental Health (CIMH) model, emphasizing culturally responsive care.

Dr. Hwang teaches courses in Introduction to Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Ethnic Minority Psychology and Mental Health. His selected publications analyze acculturative stress in Chinese American families and theoretical models for cultural integration in mental health treatment.

He maintains an independent clinical practice in Pasadena and Claremont, California, and is a licensed clinical psychologist. His research trends highlight cross-cultural mental health interventions and structural approaches to improving therapeutic outcomes for marginalized populations.