Urvi Paralkar (she/her)

Academic History: Ph.D., 2022, Counseling Psychology, Southern Illinois University Carbondale; M.A., 2019, Counseling Psychology, Southern Illinois University Carbondale; M.A., 2017, Clinical Practices in Psychology, University of Hartford; B.A., 2014, Psychology, St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, India

Professional Interests: Critical consciousness development, identity development, career/vocational concerns, international students' experiences, South Asian students' mental health, students of color well-being, self-compassion

Personal Interests: Painting/lettering/doodling, reading (autobiographies), visiting museums and botanical gardens, adventure sports

Theoretical Orientation: Transnational & Intersectional Feminism, Psychodynamic, Interpersonal, Integrative

Additional Languages: Marathi, Hindi