Ting-Hsuan Lee
Assistant Professor
Dr. Ting-Hsuan Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Counseling Psychology Program, Institute of Education, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan. She had a licensed Counseling Psychologist (Certificate No. 002236), a licensed Social Worker (Certificate No. 0990702700), and a certified Counseling Supervisor (Certificate No. 111030). With approximately 15 years of clinical counseling experience, her professional expertise encompasses gender, sexuality and sexual minority issues, couple and family therapy. Her work has consistently focused on how power, hierarchy, and sociocultural contexts shape counseling relationships and psychotherapeutic processes. Her primary theoretical orientations are Structural Family Therapy and Feminist Therapy, emphasizing systemic perspectives and the pursuit of social justice in counseling practice
Dr. Lee’s research focuses on gender, intimate relationships, and psychotherapy, with a particular emphasis on qualitative research methodologies. Through in-depth interviews, lived experience inquiry, and interpretative analysis, she examines the dynamic interplay between individuals’ life experiences and broader sociocultural contexts, seeking to construct meaningful and theoretically grounded interpretations of human experience. In recent years, she has devoted substantial effort to advancing scholarship on asexuality. Her research has explored topics including identity development, coming-out experiences, intimate relationships, sexual interactions, and sexual negotiation among asexual individuals. Through this body of work, she aims to deepen both academic and clinical understanding of the mental health and well-being of sexual minority populations while promoting greater gender awareness and social inclusion.
Current Position
Assistant Professor, Institute of Education, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Education
Ph.D. in Guidance and Counseling, National Changhua University of Education, Taiwan
Experience
- Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Asia University (August 2024 – July 2026)
Adjunct Lecturer, Center for Teacher Education, National Taipei University of Education. (February 2024 – July 2024)
Adjunct Lecturer, General Education Center, National Defense University (January 2024 – July 2024)
Adjunct Lecturer, General Education Center, Chung Jen Junior College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Management (August 2019 – July 2023)
Full-time Lecturer, General Education Center, Hsin Sheng Junior College of Medical Care and Management (September 2012 – July 2019)
- Clinical Experience
Clinical Supervisor and Licensed Counseling Psychologist, Ness Lake Counseling Center (August 2023 – July 2026)
Adjunct Counseling Psychologist, National Defense Medical Center (July 2023 – July 2024)
Adjunct Counseling Psychologist, Good Day Psychiatric Clinic, Central Taiwan Science Park (August 2021 – July 2023)
Clinical Supervisor and Adjunct Counseling Psychologist, Nan Kai University of Technology (March 2021 – July 2023)
Full-time Counseling Psychologist, Hsin Sheng Junior College of Medical Care and Management (September 2012 – July 2019)
Courses
Advanced Seminar on Family and Marital Counseling
Advanced Seminar on Counseling Ethics and Legal Issues
Career Planning and Vocational Education and Training
Qualitative Research Methods
Publication
- Journal Articles
Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱) & Shu-Chu Chao（趙淑珠）(2025). Exploring the asexual umbrella: Implications for counseling practice. Guidance Quarterly, 61(4), 81–94.
Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱)(2024). A preliminary study of coming-out experiences among asexual individuals in Taiwan. Journal of Counseling & Guidance, 46(1), 25–49.。http://doi.org/10.53106/181815462024054601002（TSSCI）
Ting-Hsuan Lee*(李亭萱) & Ming-Feng Li(李明峰) (2023). Identity development among asexual individuals in Taiwan. Chinese Journal of Guidance and Counseling, 67, 45–82. http://doi.org/10.53106/172851862023050067003（TSSCI）
Hao-Yu Tsai(蔡皓宇)* & Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱)(2023). The healing power of food: Experiences of facilitating self-exploration groups using food-themed card sets. Chinese Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 29(3), 10–17.
Ting-Hsuan Lee*(李亭萱) & Min-Mei Chang(張銘湄)(2023). A preliminary study on the effectiveness of dream-based classroom guidance activities. Chinese Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 29(2), 20–39.
Ting-Hsuan Lee*(李亭萱) & Min-Mei Chang(張銘湄) (2023). Applying self-developed visual cards to promote intimate trust among adolescents: A preliminary study. Guidance Quarterly, 59(3), 41–52.
Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱)(2022). A literature review of sexual minority coming out and reflections on counseling practice. Guidance Quarterly, 58(1), 17–30.
Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱)(2022). Bereavement, awakening, and empowerment among helping professionals: A feminist perspective. Guidance Quarterly, 58(1), 69–82.
Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱)(2021). Coming out as asexual in Taiwanese Chinese culture. Journal of Counseling & Guidance, 43(1), 1–20.（TSSCI）
Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱)(2021). A literature review of dream work in the grief adjustment process of suicide loss survivors. Guidance Quarterly, 57(2), 50–63.
Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱)(2021). Applying structural family therapy to the design of a psychoeducational group for adult couples’ sexual exploration and communication. Guidance Quarterly, 57(4), 1–15.
Ting-Hsuan Lee*(李亭萱) & Min-Mei Chang(張銘湄)(2021). A literature review of therapeutic card applications: From clinical practice to academic research and card development. Counseling & Guidance, 424, 30–33.
Ting-Hsuan Lee*(李亭萱) & Ya-Chen Yu(余雅蓁) (2020). Effects of a psychology of love course on nursing students’ sexual knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. Hsin Sheng Journal, 22, 11–32.
Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱) & Ming-Feng Li (李明峰)*(2019). Research topics and methodologies in supervision relationships among helping professionals in Taiwan: A preliminary analysis. Taiwan Journal of Social Work Supervision, 2, 27–52.
Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱)(2018). Using projective cards in gender education: A preliminary study of erotic writing among nursing students. Guidance Quarterly, 54(2), 15–25.
Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱)(2018). The influence of sociocultural contexts on female sexuality. Counseling & Guidance, 396, 41–44.
Conference Paper
Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱). (2026, June). A Study on the Intimate Relationship Experiences of Asexual Men in the Gay Community in Taiwan. The 11th Conference of Asian Academy of Family Therapy. (Korea National Open University, Seoul, Korea).
Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱). (2026, June). A Qualitative Analysis of Asexual Mate Selection Preferences and Experiences in Taiwan. The 11th Conference of Asian Academy of Family Therapy. (Korea National Open University, Seoul, Korea).
Jung-Hsuan Pan(潘瑢暄) & Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱). (2026, June). A Narrative Study of Transgender People’s Career Development as Drag Queens. The 11th Conference of Asian Academy of Family Therapy. (Korea National Open University, Seoul, Korea).
Yun-Ling Wang(王韻綾) & Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱). (2026, June). Pink Tax as a Form of Gender Microaggression: Women’s Experiences and Coping Strategies. The 11th Conference of Asian Academy of Family Therapy. (Korea National Open University, Seoul, Korea).
Yi-Chieh Li(李宜潔) & Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱). (2026, June). A Study on the Dream Themes and Symbolic Meanings of Women in Their First Pregnancy. The 11th Conference of Asian Academy of Family Therapy. (Korea National Open University, Seoul, Korea).
Hsiao-Jung Shen(沈筱蓉) & Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱). (2026, June). Sexual Counseling Practice: A Study on Identity Process of Gay Man’s to Transgender Female. The 11th Conference of Asian Academy of Family Therapy. (Korea National Open University, Seoul, Korea).
Yi-Rou Yang(楊怡柔) & Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱) .(May 2026). Experiences of microaggressions and coping strategies among asexual individuals. Paper presented at the 2026 National Graduate Student Conference on Guidance and Counseling, National University of Tainan, Tainan, Taiwan.
Wen-Xin Wu(吳玟歆) & Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱) (May 2026). A preliminary content analysis of miscarriage experiences among lesbian couples: Evidence from publicly available online data. Paper presented at the 2026 National Graduate Student Conference on Guidance and Counseling, National University of Tainan, Tainan, Taiwan.
Ling-Yen Chang(張晏綾) & Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱) (May 2026). A narrative study of intimate relationships among female Hand Angels. Paper presented at the 2026 National Graduate Student Conference on Guidance and Counseling, National University of Tainan, Tainan, Taiwan.
Ming-Zhen Yang(楊明臻) & Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱) (May 2026). Ethical reflections on research involving vulnerable populations: The autonomy of couples with intellectual disabilities as an example. Paper presented at the 2026 National Graduate Student Conference on Guidance and Counseling, National University of Tainan, Tainan, Taiwan.
Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱) & Shu-Chu Chao（趙淑珠）（2025, October）A Study on the Development Process of Partner and Family Relationships among Asexual Women in Ethnic Chinese Culture. The 10th Conference of Asian Academy of Family Therapy（Okinawa Convention Center, JAPAN）
Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱)(2025, October). Preliminary Exploration of Sexual Identity and Couple Relationship Experiences of Asexual Men. The 10th Conference of Asian Academy of Family Therapy（Okinawa Convention Center, JAPAN）
Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱) (November 2025). Masculinity, identity formation, and intimate relationship experiences among heteroromantic asexual men. Paper presented at the 2025 Annual Conference and International Symposium of the Taiwan Counseling Psychology Association, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
Tsai-Ying Huang(黃采瑛) & Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱) (November 2025). A Study on the Effectiveness of Stand-up Comedy Group Counseling Programs in Emotion Regulation Among College Students. 2025 Taiwan Counseling Psychology Annual Conference（Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung Taiwan）
Tsai-Ying Huang(黃采瑛) & Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱) (October 2025). Rediscovering lost connections: Integrating communication and psychology through fragmented university curricula. (Oral presentation). Paper presented at the 2025 Annual Conference of the Taiwan Guidance and Counseling Association, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱) & Wei-Shuo Wu(吳偉碩) (October 2025). Finding a voice in silence: Identity construction, emotional restriction, and negotiation of intimate relationships among asexual men. Paper presented at the 2025 Annual Conference of the Taiwan Guidance and Counseling Association, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱) & (趙淑珠) (October 2024). Relationship development among asexual women in same-sex partnerships. Paper presented at the 2024 Annual Conference of the Taiwan Guidance and Counseling Association, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱) (October 2020). A case study of identity development and coming-out experiences among asexual individuals in Taiwan. Paper presented at the 2020 Annual Conference of the Taiwan Guidance and Counseling Association, Shih Chien University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱) & (張銘湄) (November 2019). Art therapy: Applying self-developed therapeutic cards and free writing to enhance adolescents’ sense of trust. Paper presented at the Second Conference on the Indigenization of Social Sciences and the Third Conference on Indigenous Counseling Psychology, National Changhua University of Education, Changhua, Taiwan.
Book Chapter
Yen-Ching Lin(林燕卿), Ke-Lun Ho (何克倫), Hui-Ling Ko (柯惠玲), Yu-Shun Yang (楊淯順), Chia-Hui Liu (劉嘉蕙), Chia-Ju Lee (李佳儒), Li-Chen Chen (陳莉榛), Chun-Ming Shih (施俊名) & Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱). (2025). (2025). Chapter 9. In Gender Education (3rd ed.). Wagner Publishing, Taipei, Taiwan.
Yen-Ching Lin(林燕卿), Ke-Lun Ho (何克倫), Hui-Ling Ko (柯惠玲), Yu-Shun Yang (楊淯順), Chia-Hui Liu (劉嘉蕙), Chia-Ju Lee (李佳儒), Li-Chen Chen (陳莉榛), Chun-Ming Shih (施俊名) & Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱) . (2025). (2023). Chapter 9. In Gender Education (2nd ed.). Wagner Publishing, Taipei, Taiwan.
Yen-Ching Lin(林燕卿), Ke-Lun Ho (何克倫), Hui-Ling Ko (柯惠玲), Yu-Shun Yang (楊淯順), Chia-Hui Liu (劉嘉蕙), Chia-Ju Lee (李佳儒), Li-Chen Chen (陳莉榛), Chun-Ming Shih (施俊名) & Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱) . (2025). (2021). Chapter 9. In Gender Education. Wagner Publishing, Taipei, Taiwan.
技術報告
Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱) (2025). Toxic masculinity? Identity formation and intimate relationship experiences among asexual men. National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) New Faculty Research Grant (NSTC 113-2410-H-468-026-). Project period: December 1, 2024 – November 30, 2025. Total funding: NT$898,000.
Ting-Hsuan Lee(李亭萱) (2025). Mate preferences and mate selection experiences among asexual individuals: A feminist perspective. National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) New Faculty Research Grant (NSTC 114-2410-H-468-021-). Project period: August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026. Total funding: NT$810,000.