Hyun, June (Jung) H.
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT
Counselor Education
ACADEMIC SCHOOL
School of Education
TITLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Associate Professor, Counselor Education
CONTACT
OFFICE
Works remotely
COURSES TAUGHT
I have taught courses including counseling skills, counseling theories, social and cultural foundations, life span, family systems, ethics, postmodern counseling theories, group counseling, play therapy, career counseling, psychoeducational assessment, classroom management, practicum, and internship.
ACADEMIC DEGREES
- Ph.D. Counselor Education and Practice, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, 2009
- M.S. Counseling and Personnel Pupil Service in School Counseling, California State University, Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA, 2005
- B.A. English Education, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea, 2000
OTHER EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia. I also hold the Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credential and am a National Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). My clinical experience spans a variety of settings, including private practice, a community-based nonprofit organization specializing in behavioral and mental health services for children and adolescents, and as a school-based counselor and school counselor in K-12 schools.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Translation
Lee, S. W., Jung, E. S., & Hyun, J. H. (2025) Translation of Critical incidents in school counseling (Portman et al., 2019) in Korean
Book Chapters
Hyun, J. H., Gonzalez, T. (2024). Course development. In Stalnaker-Shofner, D.M., Sapp, T.N. (Eds)
A comprehensive guide for counselor education (pp. 91-105). Springer Texts in Education. Springer, Cham.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-68358-9_5
Cameron, E.,
Hyun, J. H., Gonzalez, M. (2024). Leadership and administrative roles in counselor education. In Stalnaker-Shofner, D.M., Sapp, T.N. (Eds)
A comprehensive guide for counselor education (pp. 397-418). Springer Texts in Education. Springer, Cham.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-68358-9_23
Hyun, J. H., Petion, A., & Rountree, M. (2024). Chapter 3. Humanistic Aspects of Counseling. In S. K. Butler, & M. A. Shillingford (Eds). Intersectional Counseling Skills: The Journey to Becoming a Culturally Inclusive Counselor. Cognella.
Peer-reviewed Articles
Choi, K. M. &
Hyun, J. H. (2023). Perceptions and experiences of school counselor trainees on self-care grounded in mindfulness and social-emotional learning.
The Professional Counselor, 13(2), 113-128.
https://doi.org/10.15241/kmc.13.2.113
Chen, S-Y., Chen, C-C., Su, Y-W.,
Hyun, J. H., & Pietrantoni, Z. (2023). Content analysis of child and adolescent counseling outcome studies in counseling journals.
Journal of Children and Adolescent Counseling, 9(2), 84-100.
https://doi.org/10.1080/23727810.2023.2232140
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
My teaching philosophy centers on building authentic relationships, creating inclusive and supportive learning environments, and promoting growth through challenge and encouragement. I draw on constructivist and adult learning theories, designing courses that connect with students’ lived experiences and encourage critical reflection. As a counselor educator, I am committed to multicultural competence and anti-racist pedagogy, incorporating diverse perspectives and decolonizing practices into my teaching. I see myself as both guide and co-learner, fostering a collaborative space where students feel empowered, respected, and inspired to grow.
CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS/PROJECTS
My current research focuses on multicultural competence, anti-racism in counselor education, and the lived experiences of historically marginalized communities within the counseling profession. I am conducting a large-scale content analysis on anti-racism scholarship in counseling journals and co-leading a Delphi study to define anti-racism in counselor education. I am also engaged in several qualitative projects exploring culturally responsive mentorship and the professional identity development of foreign-born counselor educators, which reflect my own journey. In addition, I am developing and validating the ARCCH-IS, a resilience model for international students, and examining how their career adaptability is shaped by critical consciousness. I am currently collecting data on Korean immigrants’ experiences in therapeutic alliances. Across all my work, I strive to integrate systems thinking, cultural humility, and decolonizing practices that promote equity, inclusion, and justice in counseling and counselor education.
PERSONAL INTERESTS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
I have a deep appreciation for learning about other cultures, which fuels my love for traveling, trying new foods, hiking, and spending time in nature. I am passionate about community engagement, particularly in serving immigrants and marginalized populations. While in Seattle, I collaborated with graduate students to offer annual parenting workshops for Chinese-speaking caregivers, helping them navigate the U.S. school system. These efforts were well-received and became a recurring community event. Now based in Atlanta, I have begun connecting with local organizations such as RICE Counseling Center and PEACE to support the mental health needs of the city’s growing immigrant and Asian communities. Mentorship also remains a central passion in my professional and community life.
I live in Atlanta, GA with my husband.
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