Chaerin Lee, M.A. is a second-year doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). She earned her Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin Madison, where she also obtained a Criminal Justice Certification. Chaerin has received training in psychological and neuropsychological assessment, including administering a wide variety of instruments such as the WAIS-V, WISC-V, MMPI-3, and SCID. Her clinical experiences include working in psychiatric rehabilitation settings and conducting trauma-focused assessments.
Chaerin’s research background includes examining the application of inhibitory learning theory in exposure and response prevention (ERP) for OCD and investigating the effects of childhood trauma on academic functioning. Additionally, she has participated in studies exploring mental health disparities, particularly among justice-involved and marginalized populations. Her research experiences have strengthened her commitment to evidence-based assessment and culturally informed interventions.
As an international student from South Korea who has lived in the U.S. for nearly a decade, Chaerin values cultural competency in clinical work. She is passionate about integrating cultural considerations into psychological assessment and treatment, recognizing the importance of adapting interventions to diverse populations. Her interests lie in psychological assessment, trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety, with a commitment to providing culturally sensitive care.
