Kaitlin J. Hinchey

Kaitlin J. Hinchey is Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Education. Her research examines social comparison processes in counselor development, family therapy effectiveness, and equity in mental health access—particularly for Latine communities. Clinical experience includes Functional Family Therapy program direction and asylum seeker support services.

Awards include the VCU Ruch Excellence in Teaching Award and Virginia Counselors Association fellowship. Recent publications address LGBTQ+ student advocacy, counselor disposition assessment, and burnout prevention strategies.