Richard Yuen
Teaching Experience
Professional Teaching Experience_________________________________________________________________
College Board & Educational Testing Service
Advanced Placement Program Reader, ETS, Princeton, New Jersey (2007 to Current)
Human Growth and Development- Instructor
Introduction to Psychology- Instructor
Adjunct Faculty, Austin Community College, Austin, Texas (Fall 2004 to Current)
Adjunct Faculty, Austin Business College, Austin, Texas (Spring 2004 to Fall 2005)
Amy Bohnert, Ph.D., Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois (Fall 2001, Spring 2002)
Gordon Pitz, Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois (Fall 1997, Spring 1998)
Career Management- Instructor
Business Communications- Instructor
Business Ethics- Instructor
Adjunct Faculty, Austin Business College, Austin, Texas (Spring 2005 to Summer 2006)
Strategic Uses of IT in Business- Guest Lecturer (Consulting and Counseling: Building Bridges)
Gezenius Hidding, Ph.D., Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois (Spring 2003)
Principles of Counseling Psychology- Guest Lecturer (Multicultural Competence, Counseling and Research)
Joseph Durlak, Ph.D., Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois (Fall 2002)
Research Methods, Statistics and Design- Instructor
Robert Radtke, Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois (Spring 1999)
Student Manuscript Reviewer for Introduction to Psychology Text
Senior Editor, Psychology: Joseph Terry, McGraw-Hill Companies, Boston, MA (Summer 1998)
Professional Publications
Professional Clinical Experience__________________________________________________________________
Principal, Licensed Psychologist
Goldstar Psychological Services, Austin, Texas 78752
December 2021 - Present
Principal, Licensed Psychologist
Lonestar Psychological Services, Austin, Texas 78752
November 2011 – October 2021
· Conducted forensic and clinical assessments and evaluations for multiple agencies including but not limited to the Texas Department of Family Protective Services (Travis, Williamson, Hays, Caldwell, Bastrop Counties), Disability Determination Services, Department of Juvenile Probation, Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services
· Developed treatment plan recommendations for the adults, adolescents and children referred for
psychological evaluations due to a variety of issues
· Provided psychotherapeutic services including hypnotherapy to adults for an array of mental health disorders including bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, somatization disorders, to name several
Director of Clinical Services, Licensed Psychologist and Provisionally Licensed Psychologist
PsychARTS- Psychological Assessment Research and Treatment Services, Austin, Texas 78759
Colleagues & Supervisors: William J. Dubin, Ph.D. and Bettina Adelberg-Dubin, Ph.D.
May 2009 – November 2011
· Conducted forensic and clinical assessments and evaluations for multiple agencies including but not limited to the Texas Department of Family Protective Services, Disability Determination Services, Department of Juvenile Probation
· Developed treatment plan recommendations for the adults, adolescents and children referred for
psychological evaluations due to a variety of issues
· Provided psychotherapeutic services including hypnotherapy to adults for an array of mental health disorders including bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, somatization disorders, to name several
Licensed & Board Certified Professional Counselor, Provisionally Licensed Psychologist
MBS Integrated Care & Sunstar Geriatrics, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Colleague: Maryann Choi, M.D.
May 2009 – November 2011
· Provided assessments and counseling services for individuals, couples, and families with particular focus on the aging process, dementia, death and dying issues, grief, chronic pain/disease, adjustment to residential healthcare facilities
· Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists and social workers in the development and implementing treatment plans
Licensed & Board Certified Professional Counselor, Provisionally Licensed Psychologist
Texas Pain Rehabilitation Institute, Round Rock, Texas 78681
Colleague: Graves T. Owen, M.D.
March 2005 – May 2009
· Provided assessments and individual and couples counseling services to individuals diagnosed with an array of chronic pain disorders such as fibromyalgia, lupus, MS, migraines, back pain, in conjunction with treatment of comorbid issues of emotional pain including mood disorders, somatization disorders, anxiety disorders,
adjustment disorders, to name several
· Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team including physical therapists, nurses, and physicians in development and implementing treatment plans
· Conducted and published on-site outcomes research studies using qualitative and quantitative measurements
Clinical Consultant & Executive Coaching Expert
August 2003 – November 2011
· Invited guest appearances on KOOP, 91.7 FM Austin, Texas on a variety of psychological issues
· Created, coordinated and lead workshops on: diversity/multicultural issues, stress management,
performance anxiety identification and alleviation, achievement and academic performance, physical and mental health and well-being
· Experienced in facilitating workshops with all multicultural groups
· Noted workshops include:
“Understanding Yourself and Success: Identity and Achievement”
“Building Bridges: Coalition and Team Building”
“Understanding and Working with Diversity”
“Identifying and Overcoming Stress: Establishing Wellness”
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Gilda’s Club Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, 60610
Supervisor: Karen Grimley, LCSW, Director of Clinical Services & LauraJane Hyde, Executive Director
August 2003 – June 2004
· Facilitated bereavement groups, family groups and cancer patient wellness groups at a nation-wide cancer support organization
· Developed clinical curriculum and manual for bereavement groups
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor & Clinical Coordinator
Columbus Maryville Academy, Chicago, Illinois 60640
Supervisor: Soyna Owley, MD, Psychiatrist & John Lynch, Psy.D., Director of Clinical Services
January 2001 – June 2004
· Provided and facilitated psychological treatment for IL Department of Children and Family Services’
wards of state for Illinois’ largest social service agencies for youth
· Trained newly hired clinical therapists; coordinated organizational meetings
· Worked on a proposal aimed at meeting the requirements of the 2001 Federal Benchmarks
Assessment Specialist
Chicago Lakeshore Hospital, Chicago, Illinois 60640
Supervisor: Alan Ravitz, M.D., Medical Director
June 1999 – November 2000
· Assessed, determined and coordinated all levels of psychological/substance abuse treatment needed for intake/emergency room patients with general physicians, psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, Chicago Police and insurance companies at a full psychiatric and MISA hospital
Crisis Intervention Counselor and Therapist
Clinical Center, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois 62901
Supervisor: Linda Gannon, Ph.D., Stephen J. Dollinger, Ph.D., Kevin J. Corcoran, Ph.D.
October 1997 – May 1999
Assistant Supervisor of the Peer Counselor Program & Wellness Advisor
Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota 55057
Supervisor: Assistant Dean Bruce King
August 1994 – June 1997
· Supervised and coordinated a group of 14 college peer counselors
· Coordinated and lead workshops on diversity issues, sexual, physical and mental health.
Emergency Medical Technician
National EMT Registry No: B1073035
Volunteered at Northfield Rescue Squad and Northfield Hospital, Northfield, Minnesota
Active November 1995 – June 1997
Business Consulting & Applied Research Experience____________________________________________________
Member, Child Welfare Race Equity Collaborative
Honorable Aurora Martinez-Jones, Travis County, Austin, TX 78701
January 2019 – Present (Voluntary)
· Nominated as a Member to guide multi-systemic change to address racial inequity, disparity and
disproportionality issues within the child welfare system with partners from a variety of agencies including but not limited to Travis County Courts, Austin Police Department, UT Dell Medical School, Travis County Sheriff’s Office, Child Protective Services, Austin Independent School District, Mission Capital, CASEY Family Services, St. David’s Foundation, Austin City Council.
Board Member, People’s Community Clinic
Appointed Member, Clinical Quality and Improvements Committee
Executive Director Regina Rogoff, J.D., Austin, TX 78752
January 2018 – Present (Voluntary)
· Nominated as a Board Member to guide clinical, financial and logistical operations-related policy
Co-Chair, Travis County Model Court on Disproportionality
Honorable Darlene Byrne, 126th District Court, Travis County, Austin, TX 78701
March 2014 – Present (Voluntary)
· Contributed to a literature review on culturally-tailored programs addressing social services for ethnic
minority populations
· Offered recommendations on conducting qualitative and quantitative research method and design
· Generated public policy recommendations to the Model Court Disproportionality Committee to improve
social service needs related to ethnic minority populations involved with the judicial system
Board Member- Community Advisory Board
Chair, Blender Hill, KLRU-TV Austin PBS, Austin, TX 78713
April 2015 – September 2019 (Voluntary)
· Nominated as a Board Member to guide programming and services that reflect the diverse Austin
community, to increase community awareness, impact, and involvement
· Acted as a liaison between KRLU and the community
County Manager- Travis County- Central Health Board of Managers
Chair of Budget and Finance Committee
Chair of Performance Improvement Committee
Chair of Medical Review Committee
Austin City Council and Mayor Steve Adler, Austin City Hall, Austin, TX 78701
January 2016 – April 2017 (Voluntary)
· Appointed Commissioner by Austin City Council and Mayor Steve Adler to serve on the Central Health
Board of Managers
· Assisted in the allocation of close to $300 million dollars to medical and mental health care services and
agencies in order to improve the lives of uninsured and underinsured Central Texans
· Generated public policy recommendations and taxing recommendations to improve medical and mental
health services targeting uninsured and underinsured Central Texans
· Emphasized cultural competency models for traditionally underserved populations: refugees, immigrants,
LGBT community, non-English language speakers, African-American/Blacks, Hispanic/Latinos, Asian-
Americans
City Commissioner- City of Austin
Councilman Sabino “Pio” Renteria, Austin City Council, Austin City Hall, Austin, TX 78701
Councilman Mike Martinez, Austin City Council, Austin City Hall, Austin, TX 78701
March 2014 – June 2016 (Voluntary)
· Appointed Commissioner by Councilman Martinez to the Asian American Quality of Life Initiative
· Chaired committee overseeing the qualitative and quantitative community needs research assessment of
quality of life issues for Asian American in the City of Austin
· Generated public policy recommendations for the Austin City Council and City of Austin related to
improvement of quality of life issues for Asian American in the City of Austin
Consultant
Heather Barton-Villagrana, Evaluation Research Institute, Illinois Center for Violence Prevention, Chicago, IL 60604
Mindy Lanum, Ph.D., Evaluation Research Institute, Illinois Center for Violence Prevention, Chicago, IL 60604
August 2003 – June 2004
· Consulted on the developed curriculum, protocols, policies and initiatives aimed to increase the success of state-wide youth-based programs targeting interpersonal violence prevention, youth character development, and community development
· Conducted focus groups and one-to-one interviews to gather qualitative data
· Developed surveys, questionnaires and measures to gather qualitative and quantitative data
· Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data; Wrote reports for state-wide dissemination
Consultant
Alec Ulasevich, Ph.D., American Institute for Research, Silver Springs, MD 20901
May 2003 – November 2004
· Consulted on marketing concepts for a prevention campaign for the US Center for Disease Control
· Conducted focus groups and one-on-one interviews in major US cities to gather qualitative data
· Identified major findings and generated preliminary reports
Consultant
Laura Lynn-Knight, Ph.D., PRISM Community Institute, Des Plaines, IL 60018
May 2003 – June 2004
· Conducted focus groups and collaborated on grant writing, database management, statistical analysis, program evaluation, curriculum/training development, workshop planning, and report writing for a
variety of organizations and programs including:
Æ Oral Health America’s National Spit Tobacco Education Program (oral health prevention)
Æ Gilda’s Club (nationwide cancer support and wellness promotion center)
Æ Little Brothers & Senior Action Service (organization promoting the interests of seniors)
Consultant
Scott Leon, Ph.D., Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60660
September 2002 – November 2004
· Developed a statistical predictive model of runaway behavior using various data sources including archival data, administrative data, warehoused data, etc.
· Collaborated on the development and implementation of programs/interventions based on the statistical research models
· Wrote professional publications and presentations to disseminate this information
Senior Research Project Manager
Joseph A. Durlak, Ph.D., Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60660
September 2001 – June 2004
· Supervised and trained a 20-person research team ascertaining the effectiveness of all psychological and behavioral prevention programs targeting child and adolescent populations on a multi-year, grant- funded (W.T.Grant Foundation) research project
· Generated grant-related progress reports, publications and professional presentations
· Created research database, supervised data entry, database management, and statistical analyses
Consultant
Tim Keane, Program Director, Maryville Academy- Columbus, Chicago, Illinois, 60640
February 2002 – May 2002
· Conducted a needs assessment for Illinois State’s largest youth social service organization, which
included examining archival data, developing a copyrighted survey, running statistical analysis, writing and presenting project findings in non-technical language to senior administrative staff
Senior Research Project Manager
David G. Gilbert, Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois 62901
January 1998 – May 1999
· Edited grants and supervised several research teams involved with participant recruitment, conducting
experimental trials, data acquisition and database management, and statistical analyses for several smoking-nicotine addiction research projects supported by the government grants (NIH/NIDA)
Ethnic-Minority Concerns Committee Chair (EMCC) & Graduate Advocate
American Psychological Society, APS Graduate Student Caucus, United States
June 1998 – June 2000 (Voluntary)
· Organized and supervised committees responsible for the review of research papers for the annual EMCC Research Prize – an award created to promote psychological research pertaining to ethnic minority related issues – and Student Research Grants – awards given for excellence in graduate- level research
· Orchestrated a symposium at the 11th Annual APS Convention on ethnic minority related research
Associated Colleges of the Midwest Research Scholar
Advisor: Larry Wichlinski, Ph.D., Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota 55057
Summer 1996 – Spring 1997
· Conducted a grant-funded (ACM) empirical study examining the anxiogenic effects of aspartame in humans
Ford-Mellon Fellow & Independent Research
Advisor: Sharon A. Akimoto, Ph.D., Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota 55057
Fall 1995 – Spring 1997
· Conducted a grant-funded (Ford-Mellon Foundation) empirical study examining the general psychosocial profile of ethnic and sexual minority populations aged 14 through 60
Paper and Professional Presentations___________________________________________________________
Yuen, R.K. (2021). A practical guide to advocacy in creating a culturally responsive dependency court. 44th National
Child Welfare Law Conference. NACC (National Association of Counsel of Children). Denver, CO. Chaired by: The Honorable Judge Aurora Martinez-Jones.
Yuen, R. K. (2020). Advocating for LGBTQ+ Children in the Child Welfare System. Presentation at the Austin Bar
Association. Austin, TX. Chaired by: The Honorable Judge Aurora Martinez-Jones.
Yuen, R. K. (2019). The Anatomy of a DFPS/CPS Psychological Evaluation and Its Relevance to Child Welfare Attorneys.
Overview of the basic components, uses, and limitations of a psychological evaluation related to the child welfare system. Presentation at the Advanced Court Appointed Family Advocates Conference. Austin, TX. Chaired by Belinda Roberts, J.D.
Yuen, R. K. (2018). Mental Health: A Holistic Approach. Presentation at Austin Area Research Organization (AARO).
Yuen, R. K. (2018). Cyberbullying and Electronic Harassment: Today’s New Playgrounds? Overview of social media
bullying and anti-bullying laws (David’s Law SB179) and its impact on youth and legal professionals.
Presentation and panel discussion at 23rd Annual Asian Pacific Interest Section (APIS) of the State Bar of
Texas. Austin, TX. Chaired by Julie Chen Allen, J.D.
Yuen, R. K. (2018). Court-ordered social services for Ethnic/Racial Minority and Spanish-Speaking clients within the
Travis County child welfare system. Presentation at the Travis County CASA and CASEY Family Services- In
service. Austin, TX. Chaired by the Travis County Model Court on Disproportionality.
Yuen, R. K. (2018). Court-ordered social services for Ethnic/Racial Minority and Spanish-Speaking clients within the
Travis County child welfare system. Presentation at the Travis County Department of Family Protective
Services- In service. Austin, TX. Chaired by the Travis County Model Court on Disproportionality.
Yuen, R. K. (2017). The Anatomy of a DFPS/CPS Psychological Evaluation. Overview of the basic components, uses, and
limitations of a psychological evaluation related to the child welfare system. Presentation at the Travis
County 126th District Court. Austin, TX.
Yuen, R. K. (2015). Hidden Epidemic: Bullying and Asian American Youth. Overview of bullying and a panel discussion
at the 3rd Annual Asian Behavioral Health Network training conference. Austin, TX. Chaired by Sonia Kotecha.
Yuen, R. K. (2014). Perfection: The role of cultural expectations in working with Asian American clients. Panel
discussion at the 2nd Annual Asian Behavioral Health Network training conference. Austin, TX. Chaired by
Sonia Kotecha.
Durlak, J. A., Yuen, R. K., & Kawashima, K. (2004). Attention to Issues of Cultural Diversity In Prevention: Results of
a Content Analysis of Outcome. Poster presentation at the 12th Annual Convention for the Society of Prevention Research. Quebec City, Canada.
Weissberg, R., Wolf, J., Yuen, R.K., Preheim-DuPre, E. (2004). The Effectiveness of Prevention and Positive Youth Development Programs. Symposium presented at the 12th Annual Convention for the Society of Prevention Research. Quebec City, Canada. Chaired by Joseph A. Durlak.
Yuen, R. K. (2002). Evaluation Criteria and Implementation of Prevention Research: Issues and Controversies. Symposium at the 110th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Society, Chicago, IL. Chaired by Joseph A. Durlak, Ph.D.
Yuen, R. K. (2002). Interpersonal Attributions: Towards A Self-Prototype Model. Paper presented at the 110th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Society, Chicago, IL.
Yuen, R. K., & Vance, H. (2002). Art Therapy in Action. Brown Bag Presentation at Loyola University Chicago, Department of Psychology, Chicago, IL.
Durlak, J. A., Wolf, J., & Yuen, R. K. (2002). How to Conduct a Literature Review: Development of a Coding Scheme.
Brown Bag Presentation, Loyola University Chicago, Department of Psychology, Chicago, IL.
Yuen, R. K. (2000). An International Student Organization for Psychology: Follow-up and Facilitation. Symposium at the 12th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Society, Washington, DC. Chaired by Slater E. Newman, Ph.D.
Yuen, R. K. (1999). An International Student Organization for Psychology: Desirable? Feasible? Symposium at the 11th
Annual Convention of the American Psychological Society, Boston, MA. Chaired by Slater E. Newman, Ph.D.
Yuen, R. K. (1999). Student Leadership in American Psychological Associations. Symposium at the 11th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Society, Boston, MA. Chaired by Mitch Prinstein, Ph.D.
Yuen, R. K., & Akimoto, S. A. (1998). The psychosocial competence of gays of color. Paper presented at the 10th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Society, Washington, DC and the 106th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
Yuen, R. K., & Wichlinski, L. (1997). The anxiogenic effects of aspartame in adult human subjects. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Psi Chi Undergraduate Research Conference, Madison, WI.
Publications________________________________________________________________________________
Yuen, R.K., et. al., (2017) Travis County Model Court on Disproportionality Services Survey White Paper and Executive
Summary. 126th District Court: Travis County, Austin, Texas.
Yuen, R. K. (2004). A Focus Group Evaluation of Senior Action Service’s EXCEL Training Program/Curriculum with Little Brothers of Chicago. Senior Action Service and Little Brothers of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois:
Unpublished Report.
Lanum, M., Barton-Villagrana, H. & Yuen, R. (2004). Evaluation of the YouthPeace/SisterNet program: Results from an outcomes-focused evaluation for program year July 2003 to June 2004. Evaluation Resource Institute. Illinois Center for Violence Prevention, Chicago, Illinois.
Yuen, R. K. (2003). NSTEP 2003 Baseball Survey Summary Report. Oral Health America, Chicago, Illinois:
Unpublished Report.
Yuen, R. K. (2003). Syphilis Concept Testing Preliminary Report: New York and Chicago. American Institute for Research, Silver Springs, Maryland: Unpublished Report.
Yuen, R. K. (2003). Benchmark Report for Low SES and Minority Populations. Gilda’s Club Chicago, Chicago, Illinois: Unpublished Report.
Yuen, R. K. (2002). Multicultural Training Within Psychological Research and Clinical Practice. Network for Multicultural Training in Psychology, Fall, 1-2.
Yuen, R. K. & Williams, T. (2002). A Needs Assessment of Columbus Maryville’s Adolescent Girls Unit. Maryville Academy, Des Plaines, Illinois: Unpublished Report.
Yuen, R. K., & Leon, S. Predicting runaway behaviors of wards of state from statewide residential treatment facilities. Unpublished manuscript.
Bohnert, A. & Yuen, R. K. Transition to College as a Function of Attributional Style and Level of Extracurricular Involvement. Unpublished manuscript.
Published: September 03, 2025