Yuima Mizutani

Dr. Yuima Mizutani is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Education Sciences and Professional Programs at the College of Education, University of Missouri - St. Louis. She teaches key counseling courses including Group Counseling, Multicultural Counseling, and Field Experience, and is actively involved in the MEd and PhD programs in Counseling.

Her research centers on identity development, with a focus on multicultural and international populations. Key interests include:

• Teaching and professional identity of counselor educators with international backgrounds
• Bi/multi-cultural and Third Culture Kids
• Asian Americans, immigrants, and refugees
• International students and parenting

She employs qualitative methods such as phenomenology, photovoice, case study, and duo-ethnography.

Her recent publications highlight mental health advocacy for Asian international students and therapeutic interventions for Confucian-Asian Third Culture Kids. The research emphasizes cultural sensitivity, relational dynamics, and equity in counseling practices.

Scientific awards and professional recognitions include:

• National Certified Counselor
• Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri
• Member of Chi Sigma Iota (international counseling honor society)

Dr. Mizutani advises graduate students in clinical mental health counseling and is involved in program development and inclusive education initiatives. She integrates her clinical experience supporting marginalized communities into both teaching and research. Her work promotes culturally responsive counseling education and advocacy in higher education settings.