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JiYoung Moon Faculty

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counselor Education and Supervision, St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, TX

Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, TX

Master of Arts (MA) in Child Welfare and Studies, Sookmyung Women’s University, Seoul, South Korea

Bio

Dr. Jiyoung Moon earned her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor–Supervisor (LPC-S) in the state of Texas, a Registered Play Therapist–Supervisor (RPT-S), and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). She is also a Certified Play Therapy Supervisor with the Korean Association for Play Therapy. Dr. Moon has several years of experience in counselor education and supervision and brings extensive clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in both Korea and the United States. Her clinical interests include physical and sexual trauma, as well as developmental trauma in children and adolescents. Her research interests include play therapy, trauma and crisis counseling, and multicultural and diversity issues in counselor education. Dr. Moon joined Walsh University in 2025.

Publications and Presentations:

  • Moon, J., Kim, L., & Cumpian, D. (2025). Exploring play therapy and childhood trauma: A recent content analysis (2010–2023). International Journal of Play Therapy, 34(4), 182–194. https://doi.org/10.1037/pla0000240
  • Moon, J. (2025). Fostering diversity: The role of intergroup contact in counselor education. International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling, 47(2), 439–458. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10447-024-09588-7
  • Moon, J., & Comstock-Benzick, D. L. (2024). The story of childhood sexual trauma in sandtray: A relational-cultural theory approach. World Journal for Sand Therapy Practice, 2(1). https://doi.org/10.58997/wjstp.v2i1.71
  • Moon, J. (2024). Healing cultural disconnection: Play therapy for building identity in internationally adopted children. Play Therapy Magazine. 19(4).
  • Kwon, S., Kim, Y., & Moon, J. (2021). Impact of 9/11-induced adverse experiences on the mental health of Latino Americans and the role of religious service attendance. Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare, 48(4), 147–172. https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.4501

 

Contact Information

Email: Jmoon@walsh.edu 

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