Xu Li

Dr. Xu Li is an Associate Professor in the Counseling Psychology program at the Department of Educational Psychology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He is licensed as a clinical psychologist in Illinois and Wisconsin. His research focuses on psychotherapy processes, outcomes, and training, with an emphasis on multicultural and cross-cultural contexts, and employs advanced quantitative methods like multilevel modeling and factor analysis.

Education:

• B.S. in Mathematical Sciences (Beijing Normal University, China)
• M.Ed. in Clinical and Counseling Psychology (Beijing Normal University, China)
• Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology (University of Maryland, College Park, U.S.)

Research Interests:

• Therapist-client dynamics and clinical outcomes
• Cross-cultural psychotherapy practices
• Trainee development and supervision
• Quantitative methodologies in psychotherapy research

Collaborations span international studies, including work in China, Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America. He has contributed to editorial roles in journals like Journal of Counseling Psychology and has over 44 peer-reviewed publications.

Advising and Grants: While no specific advisees are listed, his work involves supervisory relationships with counselor trainees. His research has been cited in Wikipedia and referenced in academia, demonstrating impact in the field.