About Dr. Stacey Diane A. Litam

Brief Bio

Ph.D., LPCCs, NCC, CCMHC

Dr. Stacey Diane Arañez Litam (she, her, siya) is an Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at Cleveland State University, a licensed professional clinical counselor and supervisor, as well as a diplomate and clinical sexologist with the American Board of Sexology. Dr. Litam is a member of the Forbes Health Advisory Board and she is internationally recognized for her pioneering work on the impact of COVID-19 related discrimination on the mental health and wellbeing of disaggregated AAPI communities and communities of color. She is an immigrant and identifies as a Chinese and Filipina American woman.

Dr. Litam is a highly sought after keynote speaker and content expert on topics related to mental health, sexual wellbeing, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), as well as Asian American and Pacific Islander concerns. She has been featured in Forbes Health, National Public Radio (NPR), podcasts, news outlets, and in legislative arenas.

Dr. Litam provides clinical trainings, workshops, plenary speeches, and keynotes on a wide range of topics including: Anti-asian hate and mental health outcomes; Responding to workplace discrimination; Promoting mental health in the workplace; Navigating intergenerational and collective trauma; Challenging implicit bias; Supporting colleagues with marginalized identities, and; Cultivating culturally responsive work environments.

Dr. Litam has published over 40 academic peer-reviewed papers and book chapters and she has facilitated hundreds of workshops and trainings. She regularly serves as a content expert on platforms such as Forbes Health, National Public Radio (NPR), media outlets, and in legislative arenas.