Yuleinys A. Castillo

Dr. Yuleinys A. Castillo serves as an Assistant Professor in the Counselor Education and Rehabilitation department at California State University, Fresno's Kremen School of Education and Human Development. A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California, and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), she delivers mental health counseling, vocational services, and transition assistance to diverse populations across public and private sectors.

Her academic foundation includes:

• Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Texas, RGV (cognate: Management)
• M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling from California State University, Fresno
• B.S. in Business Administration from California State University, Fresno

Research centers on equity and social justice for minoritized groups in educational and employment systems, examining systemic barriers in rehabilitation access and mental health support. Key domains include:

• Rehabilitation counseling for diverse populations
• Multicultural competence in clinical practice
• Vocational rehabilitation employment outcomes
• Attitudinal transformation toward disabilities

Her recent publications reveal consistent focus on rehabilitation efficacy and mental health service delivery. Work analyzes vocational rehabilitation barriers, crisis counseling self-efficacy, and disability attitude interventions, collectively emphasizing culturally responsive practices and identity-systems intersections in counseling fields.

Scientific Recognition:

• No specific awards, fellowships, or medals documented in source material

Dr. Castillo advises students in the Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Program through advanced coursework including Multicultural Counseling and Internship rotations, though individual advisees and grant funding details remain unspecified in available documentation.

Research Environment:

• No dedicated laboratories or research collectives described