Clear Harbor Healing and EmpowermentCharles Li
Department Head
Psychology graduate and mental health counseling student helping Clear Harbor understand and support newly arrived Chinese-speaking students.
The experience behind the work
Charles holds a B.S. in Psychology from Emory University and is completing an M.A. in Mental Health Counseling at Boston College. His experience adjusting to life in the U.S. informs his interest in culturally responsive support.
At Clear Harbor, he interviews Chinese-speaking international students who recently arrived in English-speaking countries, writes accessible mental health articles for the organization’s social media, and helps build connections with Boston College.
Alongside his Clear Harbor work, Charles is a counseling intern at Emmanuel College Counseling Center in Fenway, Massachusetts, where he contributes to research.
Charles plans to pursue master’s-level licensure and develop his clinical practice. Longer term, he hopes to integrate therapy, neuropsychological assessment, and research on food, culture, mental health interventions, and responsible uses of AI.
Read Charles’s full biography
Charles Li (he/him) holds a B.S. in Psychology from Emory University and is completing an M.A. in Mental Health Counseling at Boston College. His own experience adjusting to life in the United States shapes his commitment to culturally responsive support for Chinese communities.
At Clear Harbor, Charles interviews Chinese-speaking international students who recently arrived in English-speaking countries to better understand their experiences and mental health needs. He also creates accessible mental health articles for the organization’s public social media account and helps build connections with Boston College. Alongside this volunteer work, Charles is a counseling intern at Emmanuel College Counseling Center in Fenway, Massachusetts, where he contributes to research.
After graduation, Charles plans to pursue master’s-level licensure and continue developing his clinical style. His long-term goal is to bring together therapy, neuropsychological assessment, and research, including work on food, culture, mental health interventions, and responsible uses of AI.