Education:
Ph.D., Columbia University - 2014 (Counseling Psychology )
Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Pennsylvania - 2014 (Counseling Psychology )
M.A., Boston College - 2008 (Mental Health Counseling Psychology )
B.S., Fu Jen Catholic University - 2005 (Psychology)
Areas of Expertise:
Diversity and inclusion. Intersectionality and psychological wellbeing. Women's issues. Asians and Asian American wellness.
Books and Publications
Cheng, P., & Merrick, E. (2017). Culturally-adapted Dialectical Behavior Therapy for a Chinese international students with disordered eating and depression: A case study with time-series analysis. Clinical Case Studies, 16(1), 42-57. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2017
Cheng, P., Carter, R. T., & Lee, D. (2015). The relationship between racial identity and acculturation for Chinese and Korean Americans: A criterion profile analysis. Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 43, 97-108. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2015
Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums
Cheng, P. (June, 2019). Consciously unbiased: Changing mindsets and building inclusion. Workshop presented at the 19th International Conference on Diversity in Organizations, Communities & Nations, Patras, Greece.
(Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2019
Edwards, C. C., & Cheng, P. (November, 2018). Practical approach to multiculturalism, social justice and advocacy in schools. Symposium presented at the 2018 NYSSCA Chancellor's Conference Day, New York, NY. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2018
Wolfrath, N, Hall, S. P., & Cheng, P. (February, 2017). Finding their way: A collaborative approach to guiding the undecided student. Symposium presented at the annual LICSPA conference, Stony Brook, NY. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2017
He, Y., & Cheng, P. (2016, November). Understanding international students' wellness and discussing collaboration. Symposium presented at the annual NAFSA Region VIII Conference, Philadelphia, PA. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2016
Lauren, A., Cheng, P., & *DaBreo, C. (2016, January). Honoring vicarious trauma: Responding to burnout in short-term trauma work with compassion. Roundtable session presented at the annual Metro Counseling Center Conference, New York, NY. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2016
Carter, R. T., Rangel, R., Sant-Barket, S., & Cheng, P. (2012, August). Measuring race- based traumatic stress injury: Clinical and research instruments. Symposium presented at the annual American Psychological Association Convention, Orlando, FL. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2012
Cheng, P. & Silvestri, B. (2011, October). The trend towards globalization: How do we work with international students in American classroom? Structured discussion presented at the annual Diversity Challenge Conference, Chestnut Hill, MA. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2011
Cheng, P. (2011, October). The relationship between racial identity and acculturation for Chinese and Korean Americans: A criterion profile analysis. Poster presented at the annual Diversity Challenge Conference, Chestnut Hill, MA.
(Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2011
Cheng, P. & Carter, R. T. (2010, August). Acculturation, acculturative stress, and mental health of Chinese immigrants in the United States. Poster presented at the annual American Psychological Association Convention, San Diego, CA.
(Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2010
Professional Leadership
Member, AAQEP Accreditation Committee, School of Education, Brooklyn College. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2019
Member, Admission Committee, School Counseling Program in the Department of School Psychology, Counseling and Leadership, Brooklyn College. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2019
Member, CACREP Accreditation Committee, Department of School Psychology, Counseling and Leadership, Brooklyn College (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2019
Member, Diversity Committee, School of Education, Brooklyn College (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2019
Member, Faculty Search Committee, Department of School Psychology, Counseling and Leadership, Brooklyn College (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2019
Member, AAQEP Accreditation Committee, School of Education, Brooklyn College. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2018
Member, CACREP Accreditation Committee, Department of School Psychology, Counseling and Leadership, Brooklyn College (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2018
Member, Diversity Committee, School of Education, Brooklyn College (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2018
NYC region Advisory Board of New York State School Counselor Association (Professional Leadership: Public Service) 2018
Member, Community, Inclusion and Diversity Committee, St. John's University, 2016-17. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2017
Member, International Students Success Committee, St. John's University, 2016-17. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2017
