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Katelyn Matkin

Clinical Assistant Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services

Email: Katelyn.Matkin@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2024
    Major: Rehabilitation Counselor Education
  • MS, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2018
    Major: Rehabilitation Psychology
  • BS, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2016
    Major: Rehabilitation Psychology
  • Certificate, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2016
    Major: Education and Educational Services

Licensures and Certifications

  • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Certification, CRCC. (2018 - 2028).

Development Activities

  • Continuing Education Program, Certificate of Excellence in Teaching Online UNT, DSI CLEAR. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (January 24, 2025 - May 9, 2025).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • ADDS 4900 - Special Problems in Addiction Studies, 2 courses.
  • RHAB 3100 - Disability and Society, 2 courses.
  • RHAB 4100 - Rehabilitation Service Delivery Systems, 1 course.
  • RHAB 4700 - Employment Services, 1 course.
  • RHAB 4880 - Rehabilitation Practicum, 1 course.
  • RHAB 5719 - Trauma and Crisis Intervention in Rehabilitation Counseling, 1 course.
  • RHAB 5722 - Advanced Counseling Techniques in Rehabilitation Counseling, 2 courses.
  • RHAB 5723 - Group Work and the Rehabilitation Process, 3 courses.
  • RHAB 5724 - Disability and the Family System, 1 course.
  • RHAB 5732 - Principles of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery, 1 course.
  • RHAB 5900 - Special Problems, 2 courses.

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Journal Article

  • Chun, J., Lee, J., Matkin, K., Richard, C., Khan, U., Smedema, S. (2025). Bimodality in life satisfaction: The role of social support in individuals with long COVID. Other. 18 (3) 101813. Elsevier BV. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2025.101813
  • McCarthy, A.K., Soldner, J.L., Landon, T.J., Matkin, K., Baumunk, M.J., Bernacchio, C., Taylor, A. (2025). A Content Analysis of Rehabilitation Counseling Supervision Literature. Other. 14 (1) Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators Association. https://doi.org/10.52017/001c.134083
  • Matkin, K., Smedema, S., Baumunk, M., Chun, J., Bhattarai, M. (2025). Support Needs and Gaps for Black and African American Individuals With Fibromyalgia During Pregnancy. Other. Knowledge E DMCC. https://doi.org/10.18502/jfrh.v19i1.18442
  • Weathers, M., Matkin, K. (2024). Have We Responded to the Call? A 25-Year Follow-Up on Multicultural Rehabilitation Counseling. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling. 55 (1) 35-50. Springer Publishing Company. https://doi.org/10.1891/jarc-2023-0021
  • Matkin, K., Smedema, S.M. (2024). Reproductive Autonomy for Individuals With Disabilities: Necessary Knowledge for Rehabilitation Counselors. Other. 13 (1) Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators Association. https://doi.org/10.52017/001c.92936
  • Matkin, K., Bhattarai, M., Smedema, S.M. (2023). Potential Benefits of Mindfulness-Based Strength Practice for Individuals With Disabilities in Vocational Rehabilitation Settings. Other. 12 (2) Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators Association. https://doi.org/10.52017/001c.84885

Presentations Given

    Oral Presentation

  • Matkin, K. (Author & Presenter), Watts, J.R. (Author), Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Teaching group counseling in an online environment: Key considerations for counselor educators, Philadelphia, PA, United States of America. (2025).

Service

University Service

  • Program Coordinator, WELL Clinic. (September 1, 2024 - Present).

Professional Service

  • Editorial Review Board Member, Texas Rehabilitation Association (TRA). Texas. (January 1, 2025 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification Ethics Committee. Schaumburg, Illinois. (January 2024 - December 2027).