Mingcen Wei, B.S.
Counseling Psychology Practicum Student
Biography
Education
- In Progress – Ph.D. Student, Counseling Psychology, University of Iowa
- In Progress – M.A. Student (Concurrent Degree), Educational Measurement and Statistics, University of Iowa
- 2022 – B.S., Data Science and Big Data Technology, Peking University, China
- 2022 – B.S. (Concurrent Degree), Psychology, Peking University, China
Theoretical Approaches
- Psychoanalytic Therapy / Psychodynamic Therapy / Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Person-Centered Therapy / Existential Therapy / Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural Therapy / Feminist Therapy / Liberation Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Behavioral Activation / Exposure and Response Prevention
Areas of Competency:
- Relationship Issues / Family Issues
- Depression / Anxiety / Phobia / Insomnia / Sleep Issues
- Life Transitions / Stress Management / Grief & Loss
- Academic Stress / Perfectionism / Procrastination
- Self-Image / Self-Esteem / People-Pleasing Tendencies
- Personal Growth / Self-Exploration / Identity Exploration
- Identity & Marginalization Concerns
- Bilingual Services (English & Mandarin Chinese)
Professional affiliations
- American Psychological Association
- Division 17, Society of Counseling Psychology
- Division 29, Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
- Division 39, Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychology
- Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy
- Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration
- Professional Committee on Counseling and Psychotherapy, Shanghai Psychological Society, China
- Association of Chinese Helping Professionals and Psychologists–International
Biography
As a Chinese international student and a second-year Ph.D. student in Counseling Psychology, I value the power of authentic, healing relationships. I am committed to creating safe, culturally responsive spaces that foster growth and self-understanding for all.
