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John J. S. Harrichand, Ph.D., LPC (NJ), LMHC-D (NY), LPC-S (TX, VA), NCC, CCMHC, ACS, CCTP (he/him/his) is an Associate Professor and CSI Co-Chapter Faculty Advisor for Chi Sigma Mu Chapter in the Department of Counseling at Montclair State University. A U.S. resident and Canadian scholar of Chinese and East Indian heritage born in Guyana, South America, he holds an Honors Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Integrative Biology from the University of Toronto at Scarborough, a Master of Arts in Counselling from Providence Theological Seminary, and a CACREP-accredited Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Liberty University. With more than a decade of experience in counseling and clinical supervision, Dr. Harrichand is committed to expanding access to affordable mental health services while advocating for minoritized and systemically excluded communities. His scholarship has appeared in leading regional, national, and international counseling journals. His research centers on (1) culturally responsive counseling with minoritized communities—including LGBTQ+, immigrants, refugees, international students, and survivors of sex trafficking; (2) pedagogy, ethics, religion/spirituality, and clinical supervision in counselor education; and (3) leadership and advocacy within the counseling profession, including legislative advocacy and wellness initiatives. Dr. Harrichand’s contributions have been recognized with numerous accolades, among them the Chi Sigma Iota Journal of Counselor Leadership and Advocacy Outstanding Article Award, the ACES Professional Leadership Award, the AMCD Young Emerging Leader Award, the AADA President’s Outstanding Service Award, the SACES Outstanding Pre‑Tenured Counselor Educator Award, and the Texas Counseling Association Professional Writing Award.

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Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Ethics
Counseling Supervision
Counseling Minoritized Groups: Immigrants & Refugees, LGBTQ+ commuity, International Students
Religion & Spirituality
Leadership & Wellness
Social Justice & Legislative Advocacy

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