Malvika Behl

Malvika Behl, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio within the Department of Counseling in the College of Education and Human Development. Her scholarly work explores international student experiences in counselor education, mental health of neurodivergent populations, and the impact of Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) on families. She received a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Toledo and an M.A. in Counseling from Lindenwood University.

• Research focus on international counseling students' acculturative stress
• Advocacy for neurodivergent mental health across ages
• Expertise in SLD diagnosis processes and family dynamics

Her publications span cross-cultural supervision models, pandemic-era school counseling adaptations, and addiction counseling frameworks. She holds professional certifications as a Licensed Professional Counselor (TX) and National Certified Counselor.