Katelyn Matkin

Katelyn Matkin is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation & Health Services at the University of North Texas. She holds a PhD in Rehabilitation Counselor Education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where her dissertation focused on pregnancy experiences with fibromyalgia. Her research emphasizes reproductive health for individuals with disabilities, ethical practices in rehabilitation counseling, and supervision methodologies.

• Education: PhD in Rehabilitation Counselor Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Her research interests include addressing gaps in support for marginalized populations, such as Black and African American individuals with fibromyalgia during pregnancy, and exploring interventions like mindfulness-based practices in vocational settings. Recent work highlights multicultural rehabilitation practices and the role of social support in long-term health conditions like long COVID.

While no formal awards or grants are listed, her clinical expertise spans higher education support for transition-aged individuals with disabilities and counseling for pregnant and parenting women with substance use disorders. No advising or lab affiliations are explicitly mentioned.