Xinyi Zhang

PHD student
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Xinyi Zhang (celine) is a doctoral student in Rehabilitation Counseling Education at the Illinois Institute of Technology, where she also earned her master’s degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling. She brings a cross-cultural and interdisciplinary lens to her clinical, teaching, and research endeavors. Her clinical experience crosses international contexts, including work as a psychotherapist and EAP counselor in both China and the United States, with a focus on multicultural counseling, CBT, and group facilitation. Her research focuses on disability, mental health, and cultural influences on psychological well-being. She has contributed to numerous projects exploring topics such as workplace microaggressions, resilience, and acculturative stress, particularly among individuals with spinal cord injuries and Asian American college students with disabilities.

Presentation(s):

• From Otherness to Inclusion: Understanding Microaggressions and Enhancing Quality of Work Life for People with Disabilities Through Community Based Participatory Approach

  Wednesday, October 29, 2025
  1:15 PM - 2:15 PM