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Dr. Song Lee


Song Lee was born in Laos, but has spent most of her life in California. She received her MS in Counseling, with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a Credential in Pupil Personnel Services in School Counseling from California State University, Fresno. She then earned her PhD in Counselor Education from North Carolina State University. Prior to becoming an assistant professor at California State University, Fresno, Dr. Lee worked as an inpatient mental health counselor at a level-12 group home and as an outpatient mental health counselor at the Children's Outpatient Mental Health Services Division in Fresno, California. She also worked as a Marriage, Family, and Child Therapists in Clayton, North Carolina and an instructor for the Transition Program at North Carolina State University.

Dr. Lee's primary interests are identity development of marginalized populations, the Southeast Asian population, and multicultural issues relating to providing counseling services. She has presented at several national and state counseling conferences on topics relating to identity development, the Hmong population, and multicultural counseling issues and interventions. Her dissertation on identity issues and mental health of Hmong women earned the Graduate School Dissertation Award from the College of Education at North Carolina State University.

Dr. Lee enjoys relaxing at the beach, watching movies, and gardening. She also enjoys spending time with her family.

Recent Publications

Lee, S. E. (2007). Hmong women identity model and applications. Manuscript submitted for publication.

Nassar-McMillan, S., & Lee, S. (in press). Counseling with diverse clients. In Spencer Niles (ed.), Joining the counseling profession: Developing your identity as a professional counselor. Boston: Lahaska Press.

Xiong, S., & Lee, S. E. (2008). Hmong students in higher education and academic
support programs. Manuscript submitted for publication.

Click here to view Dr. Lee's vita

Updated: 07/02/2008


Questions regarding this page can be sent to Song Lee at malee@csufresno.edu