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ABOUT THE AUTHORS Regine K. Chung, PhD, LMHC, RPTTM , CAS, is


an Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Niagara University. She advocates for culturally inclusive and developmentally appropriate approaches to mental health in both her clinical and research roles. Her research centers on play therapy, neurodiversity, and immigrant populations, aiming to improve treatment effectiveness and accessibility. rchung@niagara.edu


Elizabeth Aguilar, PhD, LPC, NCC, is a bilingual (Spanish and English) clinician who has worked with clients across the lifespan within the school  Elizabeth is deeply committed to advancing culturally inclusive services, demonstrating her passion through her contributions to supervision, teaching, research, and clinical practice. eaguilarphd@gmail.com


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