Soon Cho
Biography
Soon Cho is a postdoctoral scholar in the Couple and Family Therapy (CFT) Program at UNLV. Her research focuses on integrating artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, such as conversational AI and metaverse counseling, into clinical training and mental health care delivery.
Cho analyzes human–AI conversations to understand how these interactions support emotional processing, relational understanding, and accessibility for individuals and families experiencing relational distress, trauma, and addiction.
Her current projects include examining emotion regulation during AI interactions using EEG data and developing frameworks for assessing potential risks and ethical implications of AI use in therapy. She is also interested in advancing therapist education by exploring effective ways to integrate AI into supervision and training.
Education
- Ph.D., Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy, Texas Tech University
- M.S.W., Social Work, University of Georgia
- B.A., Counseling Psychology and Social Work, Handong Global University
- B.A., English Language and Literature, Hansung University
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