Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development (2025)
Authors: Kyesha Isadore, Marcus Weathers, Rouyi (Zoey) Chen, Xihe Ma
Abstract: This study examined counseling effectiveness for Black college students with disabilities, focusing on psychological and academic distress. Using longitudinal data, results revealed Black clients experienced faster symptom reduction compared to White clients, whereas clients with disabilities exhibited slower improvement in psychological distress. No significant interaction effects of race and disability were found. Findings underscore the importance of culturally responsive and disability‐informed counseling practices to address the unique needs of this population and promote equitable therapeutic outcomes.