Pa Her

Pa Her is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology and Director of the Counseling Psychology Training Clinic at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Education. Her research and clinical work focus on supporting underrepresented college students and advancing mental health equity within Southeast Asian American communities.

Education:

• PhD in Counseling Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2020)
• MA in Counseling, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2011)
• BS in Human Development and Family Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2008)

Research Interests: Dr. Her investigates educational/vocational development of low-income, first-generation, and students of color using mixed methods. Her work examines Hmong parental support systems, Southeast Asian American mental health, and trauma-informed care in predominantly white institutions. She integrates cultural identity frameworks with clinical practice to address systemic barriers in higher education.

Publication Trends: Her 2016-2022 publications reveal consistent focus on culturally grounded interventions for Southeast Asian students, with increasing emphasis on community-based mental health programming. Key themes include psychosociocultural educational models, student distress predictors, and internship experiences through student-centered lenses.

Scientific Awards:

• WAEOPP TRIO Achievers (2025)
• APA Outstanding Early Career Professional Supervisor/Trainer (2023)
• AAPA Post-Doctoral Leadership Fellow (2020)

Advising and Grants: While specific advising records aren't detailed, her clinical directorship implies oversight of trainees. Grant activity isn't explicitly mentioned, though her AAPA fellowship suggests competitive funding acquisition.

Labs and Teams: As Director of the Counseling Psychology Training Clinic, she leads clinical training operations providing mental health services to students while supervising doctoral trainees in evidence-based therapeutic practices.