Bilingual (English/Mandarin) mental health clinician and experienced university instructor with over a decade of teaching at Fudan University, where I developed and taught the institution's Golden Course in Happiness Psychology. MSW-trained at Washington University in St. Louis with 600+ clinical hours integrating DBT, CBT, and evidence-based interventions. Innovator in AI-powered mental health—built 20+ AI therapeutic tools, developed an original theoretical framework for AI-assisted psychological intervention, and active presenter at mental health forums across China and the United States. Currently delivering professional development training for K–12 educators. Seeking to bring an interdisciplinary, practice-grounded perspective to CIIS as an Adjunct Professor in Applied Psychology.
Education
Washington University in St. Louis — St. Louis, MO
- Mental Health Concentration
Washington University in St. Louis — St. Louis, MO
Fudan University — Shanghai
Fudan University — Shanghai
Teaching & Training Experience
Shanghai & Yangtze River Delta
- Developed and facilitated professional development training for K–12 educators covering educational psychology, mental health, SEL, parent-school communication, and classroom practice strategies.
- Led AI-empowered education workshops on intelligent agent development, vibe coding, teacher AI literacy, and AI-assisted curriculum design.
- Collaborating with mental health organizations to co-develop AI-empowered training workshop series, leading curriculum design and content development.
- Built 20+ AI-powered mental health products including intelligent companion agents, DBT-based self-soothing systems, and exposure therapy practice tools—deployed in workshop settings.
- Developed the "Three-Layer Situational Intervention Framework" (Context Build → Personalize Intervene → Passive Monitor), an original model for AI integration in mental health practice.
Fudan University — Shanghai
- Designed and taught Psychology of Happiness, designated as a Fudan University "Golden Course"—the institution's highest course distinction—taught continuously for six academic years.
- Taught Mental Health and Development for College Students for twelve consecutive semesters, consistently receiving high student evaluations.
- Developed and delivered Career Development for College Students, integrating systems thinking and strengths-based approaches.
- Twice nominated for the Best Teacher Award at Fudan University (2011, 2013).
Clinical & Counseling Experience
Webster University, Counseling & Life Development (CLD) — St. Louis, MO
- Completed 600+ clinical hours delivering individual therapy, managing a growing caseload and providing evidence-based interventions including DBT and CBT.
- Co-facilitated DBT skills groups for college students—designing and leading psychoeducational sessions on distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
- Independently led weekly mindfulness activities, guiding participants through core DBT practices to enhance emotional regulation.
- Awarded the Equity Mental Health Fellowship for excellence in culturally responsive DBT practice, and the Dr. Clara Louise Meyers Outstanding Practicum Student Award.
Artists First St. Louis — St. Louis, MO
- Conducted cross-cultural research exploring Eastern cultural influences on Western artists, culminating in a documentary-style interview portfolio.
- Facilitated expressive arts programs for individuals with disabilities and veterans, enhancing cognitive and emotional rehabilitation.
Fudan University, Student Mental Health Center — Shanghai
- Provided 1:1 counseling to undergraduate and graduate students using both short-term and long-term (up to 2-year) therapeutic frameworks.
- Conducted suicide risk screening and assessment, delivering crisis intervention for high-acuity situations.
- Received weekly individual clinical supervision and team-based case consultation.
Administrative & Leadership Experience
Fudan University, Dept. of Environmental Science & Engineering — Shanghai
- Led the Office of Student Affairs, providing comprehensive support for student well-being including financial aid, mental health referrals, and academic advising.
- Managed critical situations including suicide risk assessment and crisis intervention.
- Developed and implemented strategies to address students' financial and mental health needs.
Professional Presentations
- Guest Speaker, Li Zhengyun Studio — Shanghai Municipal Psychology Expert Studio (Sep 2025)
- Presenter, Ohio College Counseling Association (OCCA) Virtual Conference (May 2024)
- Keynote Speaker, Webinar of First Education (2022)
- Lecturer, First College Students Mental Health Education Curriculum Construction Forum (2022)
- Keynote Speaker, Workshop for College Mental Health Education Shanghai (2021)
- Lecturer, Annual Conference of College Psychological Counseling Association of Shanghai (2020)
Certifications & Licensures
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
- Problem-Solving Brief Family Therapy Training (2020–2022) — Brief Therapy Center, Palo Alto, CA & Shanghai Mental Health Center
- Member, American College Counseling Association (since Mar 2024)
- Applied Therapist, License #2021121610W10089 — Chinese Psychological Society (since Dec 2021)
- Licensed School Psychological Counselor — Shanghai (since Oct 2010)
- Member, Shanghai College Counseling Association (since Oct 2010)
Publications
- Jin Lyu. "The Cognitive Enhancement Function of Print Media in the Digital Age." Printing Field, 2026(03).
- Jin Lyu. "3W Model: An Exploration of the Ideological and Political Model of Curriculum Under the Framework of '3 All-around Education'—A Case Study of Happiness Psychology in General Education Courses." Journal of Higher Education, 2021.
- Jin Lyu. "The Exploratory Use of Satir Family Therapy Model in College Students' Psychological Problems." Education Teaching Forum, 2020.
- Jin Lyu. "Research on Implementation of '3 All-around Education' Based on Effectiveness of Career Guidance." The Guide of Science & Education, 2020.
Skills
Teaching & Public Speaking
Curriculum Design & Development
Hybrid & Online Instruction
Student Engagement & Mentoring
Clinical Supervision
DBT & CBT
Crisis Management
Case Management
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
AI & Mental Health Integration
AI Agent Development
Python & R
Statistics & Research Methods
Bilingual (English & Mandarin)
Honors & Awards
- Equity Mental Health Fellowship — Jan 2025
- Dr. Clara Louise Meyers Outstanding Practicum Student Award — 2025
- Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Scholarship — Aug 2023
- Student Marshall, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis — May 2023
- Xiuying Wang Master's Research Fellowship — Aug 2022
- The Brown School Emerging Leaders in Policy Scholarship — Jun 2022
- Ten Year's Devotion Award, Shanghai Mental Health Education — Dec 2020
- Best Teacher Nomination Award, Fudan University — 2013 & 2011