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Julie Koch

Professor

Introduction

Julie M. Koch, PhD, Licensed Health Service Psychologist, is a Professor in the Counseling Psychology program in Psychological and Quantitative Foundations. Before joining the University of Iowa, she was Professor and Head of the School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling and Counseling Psychology at Oklahoma State University. She joined the University of Iowa in 2022. Dr. Koch was a Fulbright Specialist to Mongolia in 2015, is a past American Psychological Association representative to the International Psychology Network on LGBT Issues, and currently serves on the American Psychological Association Committee for Global Psychology. Her interests include multicultural competence, training, and development of faculty and counseling psychologists; human rights and social justice; LGBTQ mental health and affirmative practice, especially in rural and international settings; and prevention in school settings.

Current Positions

  • Professor of Counseling Psychology

College of Education Affiliations

Education

  • PhD, Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
  • MEd, Educational Psychology – School Counseling, University of Texas at Austin
  • BA, Japanese Language and Culture, University of Massachusetts at Amherst
  • Monbusho Scholar, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan

Licenses & Certifications

  • Licensed Psychologist, Health Service, State of Iowa
  • Licensed Health Service Psychologist, State of Oklahoma

Selected Awards & Honors

  • Fellow, American Psychological Association, Division 17 (2020) and Division 52 (2021)
  • Rising Alumni, University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development 2017
  • Regents Distinguished Teaching Award, Oklahoma State University 2016
  • Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award, Oklahoma State University 2016
  • Fulbright Specialist, Mongolia 2015
  • American Psychological Association Presidential Citation, for “dedication to the professional development and training of psychologists” 2014
  • Oklahoma State University Outstanding Graduate Coordinator Award, Oklahoma State University 2014
  • Early Career Professional Supervisor/Trainer Award, Society of Counseling Psychology Section on Supervision and Training 2014
  • Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars 2008-present
  • Monbusho Scholar, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan 1989-1990

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow, American Psychological Association Division 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology)
  • Fellow, American Psychological Association Division 52 (International Psychology)
  • Member, American Psychological Association Division 2 (Society for Teaching of Psychology)

Selected Publications

  • Knutson, D., & Koch, J. M. (2021). A cotherapy supervision approach using person-centered theory with a gender fluid client. Clinical Case Studies, 20(5), 1-17. doi: 10.1177/15346501211003157
  • Taracuk, M., & Koch, J. M. (2021). Use of a media intervention to increase positive attitudes toward transgender and gender diverse individuals. International Journal of Transgender Health. doi: 10.1080/26895269.2021.1878479
  • Koch, J. M., Knutson, D., Loche, L., Loche, R. W., Lee, H. S., & Federici, D. J. (2020). A qualitative inquiry of microaffirmative experiences among culturally diverse graduate students. Current Psychology, 41(5), 2883-2895. doi:10.1007/s12144-020-00811-3
  • Koch, J. M., Chiao, H., & Nel, J. (2020). Preparing future generations: Critical considerations and best practices in training psychologists about the human rights of sexually and gender-diverse people and communities. In N. Rubin & R. Flores (Eds.), Cambridge handbook of psychology and human rights. Cambridge University Press.
  • Koch, J. M., Victor, N., MacLachlan, C., White, J., & Yager, C. (2019). The cost of being transgender: Where socio-economic status, global health care systems, and gender identity intersect. Psychology & Sexuality, 11, 103-119. doi: 10.1080/19419899.2019.1660705
  • Koch, J. M., Procopio, S., Knutson, D., Loche, R., Jayne, A., Jayne, C., & Loche, L. (2018). Counseling psychology students’ perceptions of multicultural competence in faculty. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology, 4, 140-150. doi: 10.1037/stl0000116
  • Koch, J. M., & Knutson, D. (2016). Transgender clients in rural areas and small towns. Journal of Rural Mental Health, 40, 154-163. doi: 10.1037/rmh0000056
  • Koch, J. M., & Knutson, D. (2016). Comprehensive school counseling programs: International potential for prevention. In M. Israelashvili, & J. Romano (Eds.), Cambridge handbook of international prevention science (pp. 351-379). Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/9781316104453.016
  • Romano, J., Koch, J. M., & Wong, J. (2012.) Prevention in counseling psychology: Promoting education, health, and well-being across the life cycle. In N. Fouad, J. Carter, & L. Subich (Eds.), APA handbook of counseling psychology (pp. 345-367). American Psychological Association.
  •  Trotter-Mathison, M., Koch, J. M., Sanger, S. E. & Skovholt, T. (Eds.) (2010). Voices from the field: Defining moments in counselor and therapist development. Routledge.

Selected Presentations

  • Koch, J. M. (Chair), Chaparro Clavijo, R. A., Cooper, M., Torre, B., Skinta, M. D., Victor, C., & Nel, J. (2021, July). Issues related to training and education for international LGBTQ+ advocacy. Invited Symposium at the International Congress of Psychology 2021, Prague, Czech Republic (virtual).
  •  Koch, J. M. (Chair), Hoskin, R. A., Yule, A., Taracuk, M., Earl, J., & Pitonak, M. (Discussant). (2021, July). Transgender and gender diverse depictions in media: Implications for increased trans-positivity. Symposium at the International Congress of Psychology 2021, Prague, Czech Republic (virtual).
  • Taracuk, M., & Koch, J. M. (2020, August). Now on Netflix: Media interventions to address attitudes towards transgender and gender diverse individuals. Poster presented virtually at the 2020 American Psychological Association Convention, Washington, DC.
  • Koch, J. M., & Longarino, D. (2019, August). LGBTQ rights and mental health: The emerging role of psychologists in China for advocacy. In Anderson, C. (Chair), A model: Organizing global psychology to address LGBT hate crimes and expand affirmative care. Symposium presented at the 2019 American Psychological Association Convention, Chicago, IL.
  • Knutson, D., Goldbach, C., & Koch, J. M. (2019, August). Mistakes and healing: Multicultural missteps as opportunities for corrective experiences. Symposium presented at the 2019 American Psychological Association Convention, Chicago, IL.
  • Koch, J. M., Knutson, D., & Walinsky, D. (2018, August). Clinical practice with transgender and gender diverse clients in rural and small town settings. Continuing Education workshop presented at the 2018 American Psychological Association Convention, San Francisco, CA.
  • Schlittler, R., Koch, J. M., & Anderson, C. (2018, June). Training psychologists and advocates to engage in LGBTIQ activism in international contexts: Development of a cross-culturally relevant workshop. In Horne, S. (Chair), The role of psychology in LGBTIQ activism and advocacy around the world. Symposium presented at the 2018 International Congress of Applied Psychology, Montreal, Canada.
  • Koch, J. M. (Chair) (2018, June). The cost of being transgender: Where socio-economic status, global health care systems, and gender identity intersect. Symposium presented at the 2018 International LGBTQ Psychology Conference, Montreal, Canada.
  • Lee, H. S., Knutson, D., Brown, C., & Koch, J. M. (2017, August). Understanding cross-cultural journey of international trainees using the transitional theory. In Wang, Y. W. (Chair), International counseling competency: Perspectives of faculty, students, and counseling centers. Symposium presented at the 2017 American Psychological Association Convention, Washington, DC.
  • Koch, J. M. (Chair), Knutson, D., Loche, L., Loche, R., Wang, K., Lee, H., Burdine, K., & Robitschek, C. (Discussant). (2016, August). An introduction to microaffirmation: Data, theory, application, and future directions. Symposium presented at the 2016 American Psychological Association Convention, Denver.

Selected Grants & Contracts

  • Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Perkins Family Clinic (PI), Julie Koch (Contract Project Director), Xuewei Chen, and Carrie Winterowd (Evaluators). “Hin kitogle hine ke.” Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Native Connections Grant Subcontract. 2019-2024.
  • Julie Koch (PI). “University Assessment Funding.” Oklahoma State University. 2015-2017.
  • Julie Koch (Grantee). “LGBT Centre of Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia.” Fulbright Specialist Grant. 2015.
  • Julie Koch (PI). “Central Oklahoma Juvenile Corrections.” Central Oklahoma Juvenile Corrections. 2014-2016.
  • Julie Koch (PI). “Engaging Students in Ethics Courses: Methods that Encourage Active Learning.” Provost’s Teaching Research Grant, Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence, Oklahoma State University. 2011.
  • Yoonjung Cho, Steve Harrist, and Julie Koch (Co-PIs). “Contextual Influences on Teachers’ Goals and Instructional Practices: The Role of Perceived Parents’ and School Goals.” Oklahoma State University School of Applied Health and Educational Psychology. 2010.