Noel King

Noel King is a Deaf Korean American transracial adoptee and queer womxn, currently pursuing her PhD in Expressive Therapies at Lesley University since July 2020. She is an art therapist, mental health clinician, and curator with over 17 years of clinical experience working with Deaf and marginalized communities.

• Education: BA in Psychology with a minor in Studio Art from Gallaudet University (2008-2012); MA in Art Therapy from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (2013-2015).
• Research Interests: Culturally responsive art therapy, trauma-informed care, decolonizing mental health practices, and addressing Language Deprivation Syndrome in Deaf children.

Her 2021 article "Building a Bridge Between the Deaf Community and Art Therapy" emphasizes visual storytelling and ASL-centered therapeutic tools. The articles she has contributed to demonstrate a focus on accessible mental health care, Deaf culture integration, and sensory-based healing modalities.

• Scientific Awards: No awards or honors explicitly mentioned.
• Advising: Acts as an informal mentor to Deaf art therapy graduate students, though specific names of advisees are not listed.

King also serves as a curator for Gallaudet University's Office of Arts, Culture, and Experience, creating community-centered exhibitions to preserve Deaf history and culture. Her personal artistic practice explores identity as a Deaf, queer, and Korean adoptee, influenced by artists like Frida Kahlo and Chuck Baird.