Julia Shiang

Julia Shiang is a Clinical Associate Professor at New York University, holding a joint position between the NYU School of Medicine and Steinhardt’s Department of Applied Psychology. She specializes in examining the interplay of psychotherapist-client dynamics, cultural influences, and therapeutic outcomes. Her work emphasizes the use of countertransference to facilitate client change. Dr. Shiang teaches courses such as Cross-Cultural Counseling (APSY-GE 2682), focusing on intersectionality and culturally responsive practices.

Her research explores themes like cultural factors in bereavement, psychotherapy efficacy, and training programs for mental health professionals. She has published in journals including Transcultural Psychiatry and American Journal of Suicidology. She has secured grants from the Pritzker Foundation, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and Sachem Fund.

Dr. Shiang earned a PhD in clinical psychology from the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology and a doctorate in education from Harvard University. She has developed training initiatives for the Stanford-PGSP Consortium, emphasizing culturally attuned therapeutic practices. Her contributions span clinical education, supervision, and bridging research to practice in mental health.