Articles

Writing and research

Essays on couples, culture and language, and the research I'm doing as a doctoral student in Counselor Education and Supervision.

Writing

Essay · October 2026 · 4 min read

Fluent isn't the same as at home

Why people who speak English well still look for a therapist who speaks Mandarin, and what the language you argue in has to do with it.

Research

Doctoral research · In development · 2 min read

Language, emotion and asking for help

How comfortable Chinese international students feel talking about distress in English, and whether a Mandarin-speaking counselor changes who seeks help.