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Professor of Psychology at Seattle Pacific University's School of Psychology, Family, and Community since 2010. Faculty Scholar for the Living Well Initiative with deep expertise in Asian American mental health and cross-cultural psychology.
Education:
- BA, Psychology, Calvin College (2004)
- MA, University of Notre Dame (2007)
- PhD, Counseling Psychology, University of Notre Dame (2010)
Dr. Kim's research centers on mental health accessibility for Asian Americans, contemporary racism (particularly racial micro-aggressions), and psychological experiences of sojourning individuals like international students and missionary kids. His work uniquely integrates faith perspectives with psychological science, examining how cultural identity, religious beliefs, and systemic barriers impact well-being. He actively develops culturally responsive pedagogical frameworks for Christian educational settings.
His publication record demonstrates consistent focus on Asian American mental health disparities, with recent articles analyzing Jesus imagery in non-Western contexts, self-compassion mechanisms in help-seeking behaviors, and racialized experiences in Christian higher education. Current research trends reveal growing emphasis on intersectional identities within faith-based communities and decolonizing psychological frameworks.
Professional Contributions:
- Serves on editorial boards: The Counseling Psychologist, Asian American Journal of Psychology, Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology
- Regular contributor to Psychology Today and Christian Scholar’s Review
- Authoring forthcoming book: Cross-Cultural Psychology in Christian Perspective (Baker Academic)
Dr. Kim mentors students through critical examination of culture-psychology intersections, emphasizing service to marginalized communities. His teaching portfolio includes Cross-Cultural Psychology, Counseling Theory, and specialized seminars on Asian American Psychology. Personal background as a Korean-born 'missionary kid' raised in the Philippines informs his scholarly perspective on cross-cultural identity formation.
