Ya-Shu Liang

Ya-Shu Liang is an Associate Professor and Program Director of the Clinical Psychology PsyD Program at the California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University, Fresno. A licensed psychologist, she specializes in identity, family, trauma, and body image concerns among young adults, with a focus on mental health disparities and multicultural care.

• Education: Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Her research emphasizes diversity, Asian American psychology, and systemic barriers to mental health equity. Under her leadership, the Fresno Clinical PsyD program received the APA’s 2021 Suinn Minority Achievement Program Award.

Recent publications highlight multicultural counseling practices, language discrimination’s impact on mental health outcomes, and innovative outreach strategies. These works span subfields like community mental health, clinical practice, and mental health assessment.

• Scientific Awards: APA’s 2021 Suinn Minority Achievement Program Award

Dr. Liang has secured $1.8 million in Graduate Psychology Education (GPE) grants (HRSA) since 2022 to train students in integrated behavioral health for rural Central California. She also founded the San Joaquin Valley Asian and Pacific Islander Mental Health Project and the San Joaquin Valley Integrated Behavioral Health Project.