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Dr. Zori A. Paul
@zoriamber.bsky.social
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Clinical Assistant Professor| PhD in #CounselorEducation | #MentalHealth Counselor| LPC, NCC| Research: #bisexual+ #WOC | Therapy on a Tangent Podcast Co-Host | She/Her

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Dr. Zori A. Paul @zoriamber.bsky.social · Nov 16
Intro time:

Hey folks! 👋🏾 I’m Zori. I’m a mental health counselor & counselor educator. I research multiple marginalized identities, i.e., bisexual+ women of color; mentorship; & ethical AI & social media use of mental health professionals. I also co-host a podcast, Therapy on a Tangent!
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✨The holidays can be a beautiful mix of joy, connection, nostalgia… and also stress, overwhelm, and old family patterns that resurface the moment you walk through the door. If this season brings up complicated feelings for you, you’re not alone.
November 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜

Did you know bisexual+ individuals, especially bi+ women, experience higher rates of intimate partner violence than their gay, lesbian, or heterosexual peers?
October 21, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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"I was trying to go for a retro video gamer vibe [for our podcast]. Especially when we first started putting social media stuff about our podcasts...Natalie’s Player 1, I’m Player 2 type, like old school video games," says @zoriamber.bsky.social #AcademicSky

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October 15, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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“Uncovering the Gaps: The Impact of Historical Biphobia and Erasure on Bisexual+ Clients of Color and Sexual Wellness,” as part of the Association of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness’s (ACSSW) webinar series.

📅 Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, 10am–12pm CT | 11am–1pm ET

#BiVisibilityMonth
“Uncovering the Gaps: The Impact of Historical Biphobia and Erasure on Bisexual+ Clients of Color and Sexual Wellness,” a webinar presented by Dr. Zori Paul as part of the Association of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness’s (ACSSW) webinar series. Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 8–10am PT | 10am–12pm CT | 11am–1pm ET Held virtually via Zoom Sliding scale pricing and 2 CE credits available
September 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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✨Super excited that my copy of “Sex and Sexuality Handbook for the Helping Professional” by my dear friend and colleague, Dr. Alie Kriofske Mainella, arrived today!

This book is just like Alie, approachable & super helpful!

🔗: titles.cognella.com/sex-and-sexu...

#CounselorEd
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May 24, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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✨Thank you to everyone who came out to the IWL Research Social: Feminist Evaluations of Structural Injustices hosted by the Institute for Women's Leadership Marquette University!

🔗Here’s my video w/initial findings here: youtu.be/EzsYnsSNfUI?...

#LonelinessEpidemic #CounselorEd #CounselorEducation
Dr. Zori Paul standing in front of an audience as she introduces her research video. Screenshot of opening slide for Dr. Paul’s research, “A Feminist Perspective of the Loneliness Epidemic and Women of Color”
May 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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✨It was so great getting to talk to Bailey and Jace, the co-hosts of the Bisexual Killjoy podcast, and just be in community with two fantastic bisexual killjoys! 💖💜💙

Thank you both for having me! 🥹

Make sure to check out their latest episode: open.spotify.com/episode/4YNE...
S3E3: Queering Race and Bi+ Identity with Zori Paul
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April 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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✨Our study on Operationalizing Microaffirmations for Queer and Transgender People of Color highlights a key finding: Microaffirmations—small but powerful signals of support— may carry the most weight when they come from trusted relationships.

🔗 Read here: tpcjournal.nbcc.org/operationali...
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Research Findings: Understanding Microaffirmations with Queer and Trans People of Color Our study shows how small acts of affirmation (microaffirmations) impact the intersecting identities of queer and transgender people of color (QTPOC). What are microaffirmations? Microaffirmations are small, positive actions or words that show support, respect, safety or inclusion towards individuals with marginalized identities. Examples: Using correct pronouns, putting up pride flags, advocating for pro-LGBTQIA+ policies, etc. (Paul et al., 2025) Key Findings from the Study After interviewing 14 queer and/or transgender people of color, we've found the following five themes related to their experiences with microaffirmations: • Influence of identity development • Safety with others • Envisioning policy changes • Representation, both received externally and self-created • Internalization of perceived self-worth (Paul et al., 2025)
March 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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✨Super excited that my copy of “Sex and Sexuality Handbook for the Helping Professional” by my dear friend and colleague, Dr. Alie Kriofske Mainella, arrived today!

This book is just like Alie, approachable & super helpful!

🔗: titles.cognella.com/sex-and-sexu...

#CounselorEd
Photo of the book, “Sex and Sexuality Handbook for the Helping Professional” by Dr. Alie Kriofske Mainella
May 24, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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✨Thank you to everyone who came out to the IWL Research Social: Feminist Evaluations of Structural Injustices hosted by the Institute for Women's Leadership Marquette University!

🔗Here’s my video w/initial findings here: youtu.be/EzsYnsSNfUI?...

#LonelinessEpidemic #CounselorEd #CounselorEducation
Dr. Zori Paul standing in front of an audience as she introduces her research video. Screenshot of opening slide for Dr. Paul’s research, “A Feminist Perspective of the Loneliness Epidemic and Women of Color”
May 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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✨It was so great getting to talk to Bailey and Jace, the co-hosts of the Bisexual Killjoy podcast, and just be in community with two fantastic bisexual killjoys! 💖💜💙

Thank you both for having me! 🥹

Make sure to check out their latest episode: open.spotify.com/episode/4YNE...
S3E3: Queering Race and Bi+ Identity with Zori Paul
Bisexual Killjoy · Episode
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April 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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✨Our study on Operationalizing Microaffirmations for Queer and Transgender People of Color highlights a key finding: Microaffirmations—small but powerful signals of support— may carry the most weight when they come from trusted relationships.

🔗 Read here: tpcjournal.nbcc.org/operationali...
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Research Findings: Understanding Microaffirmations with Queer and Trans People of Color Our study shows how small acts of affirmation (microaffirmations) impact the intersecting identities of queer and transgender people of color (QTPOC). What are microaffirmations? Microaffirmations are small, positive actions or words that show support, respect, safety or inclusion towards individuals with marginalized identities. Examples: Using correct pronouns, putting up pride flags, advocating for pro-LGBTQIA+ policies, etc. (Paul et al., 2025) Key Findings from the Study After interviewing 14 queer and/or transgender people of color, we've found the following five themes related to their experiences with microaffirmations: • Influence of identity development • Safety with others • Envisioning policy changes • Representation, both received externally and self-created • Internalization of perceived self-worth (Paul et al., 2025)
March 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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✨NEW PUBLICATION!✨

Our latest research publication, “Operationalizing Microaffirmations for Queer and Transgender People of Color”, is now out in The Professional Counselor—and it’s Open Access! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Check it out: tpcjournal.nbcc.org/volume-15-is...

#CounselorEd #LGBTQIAMentalHealth
March 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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I had the honor of writing a blog post for the Bisexual Resource Center (BRC) for #BiHealthMonth! In my post, I talk about some ways that mental health professionals can provide more affirming care for bi+ clients. 🩷💜💙

🔗: biresource.org/how-mental-h...
Screenshot of the blog post, “How Mental Health Professionals Can Do Better for the Bi+ Community” by Zori Paul, PhD, LPC, NCC. “As a clinical mental health counselor, I learned early on that my clients are experts in their experiences. As a Black bisexual woman, I have also learned early on that for some clinicians, the client is only the expert of their experience when they are not bisexual. In those cases, the client is confused, going through a phase, or their sexual identity is viewed as not important for understanding their negative mental wellbeing.”
March 13, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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New episode of Therapy on a Tangent podcast available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! Listen here: linktr.ee/therapyonata...

#MentalHealth #Podcast #TherapyOnATangent
In this episode of Therapy on a Tangent, Natalie & Zori dive into the world of mindless media. When is it a necessary escape, & when does it leave us feeling even more drained? They explore the balance between passive entertainment and more engaging activities that can truly help us recharge. Whether you’re team “brain rot” or prefer something more stimulating, this episode is for you!
March 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Our #CCBR director, Dr. Jerome E. Morris's recent election as the 2025 - 2026 president-elect for the @aeraedresearch.bsky.social was featured in the UMSL Daily. 🎉

🔗Learn more about Dr. Morris and this historic honor: blogs.umsl.edu/.../10/jerom...

#CCBR #UMSL #UMSLProud #Education
Screenshot of the UMSL Daily post that reads "Professor Jerome E. Morris voted American Educational Research Association president-elect." "To be elected president represents the culmination of my scholarship, my commitment to the organization, my commitment to educational research and my belief in knowledge and scholarship as a vehicle to advance the public good...It embodies the work that I've done over the past three decades." Dr. Jerome E. Morris to UMSL Daily.
March 11, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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It’s really discouraging when people say bi+ folks have privilege when we have high rates of depression, anxiety, disordered eating symptoms, domestic violence, etc. Idk about y’all, but those things are not what I think of when I hear the word “privilege”.

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March 10, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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🎉Congratulations to our #CCBR director, Dr. Jerome Morris, for being voted the American Educational Research Association (AERA) 2025 - 2026 President- Elect!

🔗Read more here: www.aera.net/Newsroom/AER...

#CommunallyBonded #Education #EducationPolicy #AERA
Headshot of Dr. Jerome E. Morris. Captions reads "Congratulations, Dr. Jerome E. Morris, Voted the American Educational Research Association (AERA) 2025 - 2026 President-Elect"
March 5, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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🚨 Season 2 of Therapy on a Tangent has officially begun! 🎉 Our latest episode, "Scrolling, Streaming, Stressing!: Managing Media Overload," is out now! 📱🧠

🎧 Watch or listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube: linktr.ee/therapyonata...

#TherapyOnATangent #MentalHealth #Podcast #CounselorEd
February 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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🎙️Our CCBR's director, Dr. Jerome Morris was featured in a new episode of the Total Information A.M. podcast this week! Listen on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts: www.audacy.com/podcast/tota...

#CommunallyBonded #Podcast #BlackHistoryMonth #EducationPolicy
Image of the Total Information A.M. podcast cover along with a headshot photo of Dr. Jerome E. Morris. Text reads: Listen to Dr. Jerome Morris featured on Total Information A.M. Podcast's episode, "Reparations in education require a connected community"!
February 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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The ASL version of “Not Like Us” is magnificent.
February 10, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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if i text you this just know you’re cooked
February 10, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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"I want to perform their favorite song, but you know they love to sue" - Kendrick Lamar
February 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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Serena Williams!
February 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime show:

Very demure. Very mindful. Very DEI. 10/10
February 10, 2025 at 1:51 AM