Welcome to my research page. As a practitioner-researcher, I believe that ongoing study enhances the quality of care I provide. Here, you'll find how my academic work directly informs our therapy sessions, ensuring you receive culturally sensitive, evidence-based support.

How My Research Informs My Therapy Practice

My research on intergenerational trauma and resilience among Southeast Asian Americans directly influences my therapeutic approach in several key ways:

  1. Cultural Sensitivity: My studies have deepened my understanding of the unique challenges faced by individuals navigating multiple cultural identities. This insight allows me to provide more nuanced, culturally responsive care to my clients.

  2. Trauma-Informed Approach: My research on intergenerational trauma has equipped me with specialized knowledge about how historical and familial experiences can impact current mental health. This understanding helps me identify and address deep-rooted issues that may not be immediately apparent.

  3. Resilience-Focused Interventions: By studying resilience in Southeast Asian American communities, I've gained valuable insights into effective coping strategies and strengths. I incorporate these findings into my therapy sessions, helping clients recognize and build upon their inherent resilience.

  4. Family Dynamics: My work on parenting styles and masculinity in Southeast Asian American contexts informs my approach to family therapy and work with male clients, allowing for a more holistic understanding of family relationships and gender roles.

  5. Evidence-Based Practice: My ongoing research ensures that my therapeutic techniques are grounded in the latest scientific findings, particularly those relevant to Asian American mental health.

  6. Community Connection: Through my research, I stay connected to the broader Southeast Asian American community, which helps me understand evolving mental health needs and cultural shifts that may impact my clients.

By integrating my research findings into my clinical practice, I strive to offer therapy that is not only empathetic and personalized but also informed by rigorous academic study and cultural understanding.

My Research

Publications:

Presentations:

  • Huỳnh, A., Tiet, Q. & Henn-Haase, C. (2023). The effects of intergenerational trauma on the parenting styles of 1.5 and 2nd-generation Southeast Asian American fathers. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Western Psychological Association, Riverside, California.

  • Huỳnh, A. & Yeh, C. J. (2021). Intergenerational trauma and masculinity of second-generation Southeast Asian American males. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Western Psychological Association, Virtual. 

  • Huỳnh, A. & Yeh, C. J. (2021). Intergenerational trauma and resilience of second-generation Southeast Asian Americans. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the American Psychological Association, Virtual.