Kelly A. Kazukauskas

Kelly A. Kazukauskas serves as a Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the Counseling and Rehabilitation Science Program at Illinois Institute of Technology's Lewis College of Science and Letters. Since joining the faculty in 2012, she has taught counseling theory, clinical skills, and supervision courses while coordinating student practicum/internship placements.

• Education: Ph.D. in Psychology (Rehabilitation Counselor Education) from Illinois Tech (2006)

Her research focuses on rehabilitation counselor training, clinical supervision, and ethical practices in rehabilitation and mental health counseling. She has published extensively on topics including vocational success for individuals with cystic fibrosis, ethical partnerships in vocational rehabilitation, and sexuality education for rehabilitation counselors.

Key trends in her research include:

• Integration of ethics into clinical supervision models
• Addressing sexuality in disability counseling
• Improving vocational rehabilitation outcomes through evidence-based practices
• Empowerment strategies for adolescents with autism

As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), and Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE), she combines academic leadership with practical experience from directorial roles in vocational programs.