Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, Lindsey Wilson College (2023) 
Master of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Pentecostal Theological Seminary (2019) 
Bachelor of Arts, Intercultural Studies, Lee University (2014) 

Dr. Jia has experience as an inpatient behavioral therapist in a psychiatric hospital. He also has experience in grief and bereavement counseling. Dr. Jia worked as a graduate assistant to prepare students for their practicum and internship for two years during his doctoral studies. He has also served as co-instructor at Lindsey Wilson College and Mongolia International University. 

Research Interests: 

• Supervision 
• Career development 
• Counselor wellness 
• Cross-cultural counseling 
• Addiction 
• Mental health and faith 
• International students 

Professional Organizations: 

• American Counseling Association (ACA) 
• Association of Counseling Education and Supervision (ACES) 
• Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES) 
• Lookout Counseling Association (LCA) 
• National Career Development Association (NCDA) 
• Tennessee Counseling Association (TCA) 
• Tennessee Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (TACES)