Argosy University
Doctorate Degree in Counseling Psychology
Roosevelt University
Master’s Degree in Human Services and Counseling
Daugavpils University
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (Major)
Bachelor’s Degree in Language and Literature (Second Major)
Beaty, L.A. & Alexeyev, E.B. School bullies: What the research tells us. Adolescence (San Diego). Vol. 43, 2008.
Tuesday: 4:30-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00-8 p.m.
Friday: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
University of Illinois at Chicago
Educational Psychology, Ph.D.
Northeastern Illinois University
Guidance and Counseling, M.A.
American Conservatory of Music
Music, M.M.
University of Alabama
Music, B.M.
Beaty, L.A. (in preparation). Impact of sports on minority students' social and academic behaviors.
Beaty, L.A. (2012). Handbook of counseling research design and methods. Unpublished manuscript.
Beaty, L.A., and Alexayev, E.B. (2008). Bullying in schools: What the research tells us. Adolescence, 43, 1-11.
Fruehling, J.A., Giblin, J.J., Beaty, L.A., and Currier, K. (2005). Application for U.S. Rehabilitation Services Administration Rehabilitation Capacity Building Grant.
Beaty, L.A. (2002). Development counseling: The young adult period. ERIC Clearinghouse of Counseling and Student Services (ED 461 803).
Beaty, L.A. (1999). Commentary on “In the Dark.” Matilda Ziegler Magazine for the Blind, 93(8), 52
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625-4699
United States
University of Missouri at Columbus
Educational Psychology, Ph.D.
John F. Kennedy University
Clinical Psychology, M.A.
Specialization: Marriage, Family, Child, and Adolescent Counseling
San Francisco State University
Psychology, B.A.
Kafanabo, E., Neville, H.A., Bethea, S.L. (In review). Siasa na Jamii: Civic Engagement among Secondary School Students in Tanzania. Journal of Black Psychology.
Bethea, S. L., Hickson, J. (2022). Honoring and Celebrating the Women of the Black Panther Party. In Huberta L Jackson (ed.). Afrikan American Women: Living at the Crossroads of Race, Gender, Class, and Culture. San Diego, CA: Cognella Academic Publishing
Bethea, S. L. (2018). Kuja Nyumbani: Using African centered pedagogy to educate Black students in the academy. In O. Perlow, D. Wheeler, S. Bethea, B (eds.). Black Women’s Liberatory Pedagogies: Resistance, Transformation, and Healing within and beyond the Academy. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
Perlow, O., Wheeler, D., Bethea, S., Scott B. (2018). Black Women’s Liberatory Pedagogies: Resistance, Transformation, and Healing within and beyond the Academy. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
Tavakoli, S., Mei-Whei Chen, M., Zook, N., Bethea, S. L. (2015). Attachment, combat exposure, and post-trauma cognitions as predictors of PTSD and PTG in Veterans. Journal of Military and Government Counseling. (3) 2, 113-130.|
Bethea, S. L., Payne, M. (2015). Children’s defense fund: Oakland freedom school. In Shujaa, M. (Ed.) Encyclopedia of African cultural heritage in North America. Thousand Oaks: Sage 2015.
Perlow O., Bethea, S. L., Wheeler, D (2014). Dismantling the master’s house: Black women faculty challenging white privilege/supremacy in the college classroom. Understanding and Dismantling Privilege.
Bethea, S. L. (2013) The impact of Oakland freedom school’s summer youth program on the psychosocial development of African American youth. Journal of Black Psychology, (38) 4, 442-454
Bethea, S. L. (2013). Illumination of the spirit: The evolution of an African centered social justice counselor. In J. Carlson & J. Kottler (eds.). Helping Beyond the 50 Minute Hour: Therapists Involved in REAL Social Action. NewYork: Routledge, 2012.
Bethea, S. L., Allen, T. (2013). Past & present societal influences on Black couples that impact sex, love, and intimacy. In Helm, K. & Carlson, J. (ed,). Love, Intimacy, Sex and the African American Couple – New York: Routlege, 2012.
Bethea, S. L. (2008). A chronology of the education of Black people in Illinois to 1874. Illinois Transatlantic Slave Trade Commission 2008 Report II: v2
Smith, S. M. & Bethea, S. L. (2004). The emotionally intelligent educator. NABTE Review, 31, 69-75.
In addition to her teaching responsibilities in the Department of Counselor Education, Dr. Bethea also teaches as an affiliate faculty member in the African/African American and Inner City Studies programs.
Room LWH 4004
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625-4699
United States
University of Central Florida
Counselor Education, Ph.D.
Rollins College
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A.
Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy
National-Louis University
Secondary Education, M.A.T.
Endorsement: English
Endorsement: Middle School
Bradley University
Philosophy, M.A.
Ausloos, C. D., Bloom, Z. D., Goodrich, K. M., Hunnicutt Hollenbaugh, K. M., Taylor, J. Bennett, C., Blount, A. J., Gerlach, J., & Schroeder, K. (2021). Standards of care for research in group work. Standards of Care for Research in Group Work, Counseling Outcome Research, and Evaluation, 12(2), 79-90. doi: 10.1080/21501378/2021.1962126
Bennett, C., Blount, A. J., Gerlach, J., Schroeder, K., Ausloos, C. D., Bloom, Z. D., Goodrich, K. M., Hunnicut Hollenbaugh, K. M., and Taylor, J. (2021) Standards of care for assessment in group work. Standards of Care for Assessment in Group Work, Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation, 12(2), 73-78. doi: 10.1080/21501378.2021
Ausloos, C. D., Bloom, Z., Goodrich, K. M., Hunnicutt Hollenbaugh, K. M., Taylor, J. Bennett, C., Blount, A. J., Gerlach, J., & Schroeder, K. (2021). Standards of care for research in group work. Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 46(3), 244-255. https://doi.org/10.1080/01933922.2021.1942347
Bennett, C., Blount, A. J., Gerlach, J., Schroeder, K., Ausloos, C. D., Bloom, Z. D., Goodrich, K. M., Hunnicut Hollenbaugh, K. M., and Taylor, J. (2021) Standards of care for assessment in group work. Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 46(3), 238-243. doi: 10.1080/01933922.2021.1942346
Bloom, Z. D., & Lambie, G. W. (2020). The adolescent measure of empathy and sympathy in a sample of emerging adults. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development. 53(2). 89-103. doi:10.1080/07481756.2019.
Bloom, Z. D., & Dillman Taylor, D. (2020). The Online Dating Intensity Scale: Exploratory factor analysis in a sample of emerging adults. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development. 53(1). 1-16. doi:10.1080/07481756.2019.1640614.
Bloom Z. D., Blount, A. J., Dillman Taylor, D., & Lipkin, G. (2019). The Sexual Values and Behaviors Discrepancy Model. Journal of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness: Research, Practice, and Education, 1(2), doi:10.34296/01021025.
Bloom, Z. D., McNeil, V., Flasch, P., & Sanders, F. (2018) A comparison of empathy and sympathy between counselors-in-training and their non-counseling academic peers. The Professional Counselor. 8(4), 341-354. doi:10.15241/zdb.8.4.341.
Ali, S. & Bloom, Z. D. (2018). Creative approaches to address online dating in counseling. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health. doi:10.1080/15401383.2018.1535922.
Greene, J. H., Graham, Jr, J. M., Hundley, G., Zeligman, M. R., Bloom, Z. D., & Ayres, K. (2018). Counseling clients with Dissociative Identity Disorder: Experts share their experiences. Journal of Counselor Practice. 9(1), 39-63. doi:10.22229/zpc72809.
Zeligman, M., Greene, J. H., Hundley, G., Graham, Jr, J. M., Spann, S., Brickley, E., & Bloom, Z. D. (2017). Lived experiences of men with dissociative identity disorder. Adultspan. 16(2), 65-79. doi:10.1002/adsp.12037.
Dillman Taylor, D., Blount, A. J., & Bloom, Z. D. (2017). Examination of student outcomes in play therapy: A qualitative case study design. International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. 11(1), 1-5.
Ali, S., Lambie, G. W., & Bloom, Z. D. (2017). An exploratory factor analysis of the Sexual Orientation Counselor Competency Scale: Examining the variable of experience. The Professional Counselor. 7(3) 208-222. doi: 10.15241/sa.7.3.223.
Bloom, Z. D., Gutierrez, D., & Lambie, G. W. (2017). An analysis of the factor structure and validity of the Attitudes Toward Erotica Questionnaire with a sample of counseling professionals. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development. 50(1-2), 35-47. doi: 10.1080/07481756.2017.1321922.
Bloom, Z. D., Gutierrez, D., Lambie, G. W., & Ali, S. (2016). Counselors’ comfort with sexuality, attitudes towards pornography, and propensity to assess for issues related to client pornography use. Journal of Mental Health Counseling. 38(4), 327-345. doi: 10.17744/mehc.38.4.04.
DeLorenzi, L., Daire, A., & Bloom, Z. D. (2016). Predicting treatment attrition for child sexual abuse victims: The role of child trauma and co-occurring caregiver intimate partner violence. Counseling Outcome Research & Evaluation. 7(1), 40-52.
Flasch, P., Bloom, Z. D., & Holladay, K. (2016). Self-efficacy of counselor trainees in pre-practicum: A phenomenological study. Journal of Counselor Practice. 7(1), 1-20.
Bloom, Z. D., Gutierrez, D., & Lambie, G. W. (2015). Sexual Opinion Survey: An exploratory factor analysis. American Journal of Sexuality Education, 10(3), 242-260.
Bloom, Z. D., & Dillman Taylor, D. (2015). New problems in today’s technological era: An Adlerian case example. Journal of Individual Psychology, 71(2), 163-173.
Bloom, Z. D., & Hagedorn, W. B. (2015) Male adolescents and contemporary pornography: Implications for marriage and family counselors. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 23(1), 126-144.
Homrich, A. M., DeLorenzi, L. D., Bloom, Z. D., & Godbee, B. (2014). Making the case for standards of conduct in clinical training. Counselor Education and Supervision, 53(2), 126-144.
Blount, A., Dillman Taylor, D., Bloom, Z. D., & Uwamahoro, O. (2019, October). Development of the Sexual Values and Behaviors Discrepancy Model. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Seattle, WA.
Ali, S., & Bloom, Z. D. (2017, October). Inside and out of the classroom: Methods to enhance emotional intelligence in counselor education. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Homrich, A., DeLorenzi, L., Thanasiu, P. L., & Bloom, Z. D. (2017, March). Does your CE program have standards for professional dispositions and conduct? American Counseling Association Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Bloom, Z. D. (2017, March). Attitudes toward pornography and sexuality, and working with clients. American Counseling Association Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Ali, S., Acquaye, H., & Bloom, Z. D. (2015, October). Cultural relativism & counseling: A place within pedagogy and practice. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Bloom, Z. D., Rosen, R., & Benemerito, I. (2020, October). The Birds, Bees, and Butterflies: Gender Fluidity and What it Means for Counselors. Illinois Counseling Association Conference, Skokie, IL.
Blount, A., Dillman Taylor, D., Bloom, Z. D., & Uwamahoro, O. (2019, October). Development of the Sexual Values and Behaviors Discrepancy Model. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Seattle, WA.
Bloom, Z. D. (2015, October). Contemporary pornography and adolescent relationships. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Bloom, Z. D., Gutierrez, D., & Lambie, G. W. (2015, October). Psychometric properties of the Attitudes Towards Erotica Questionnaire and the Sexual Opinion Survey with a sample of counseling professionals. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Yost, J., Bloom, Z. D., & Flasch, P. (2015, March). Understanding interpersonal neurobiology and its implications for client-counselor relationships. American Counseling Association Conference, Orlando, FL.
Flasch, P., Robinson, S., Robinson, E. H., Lambie, G., Holladay, K., & Bloom, Z. D. (2014, May). Creating caring communities: Implications of altruistic caring on counselors and communities. British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy Conference, London, England.
Green, J. H., Graham, Jr., J. M., Bloom, Z. D., Zeligman, M. R., & Hundley, G. (2014, March). Hearing the voices of practitioners: A focus group and interviews conducted with counselors working with those with DID. American Counseling Association Conference, Honolulu, HI.
Hundley, G., Bloom, Z. D., & Arth, M. (2014, February). Termination of the group experience through the use of a structured creative model. Association for Specialists in Group Work Conference, Orlando, FL.
Homrich, A. M., Perun, M., Ackerman, J. & Bloom, Z. D. (2013, March). Strengthening the gatekeeping process: Proposed standards for professional and personal conduct for counseling students. American Counseling Association Conference, Cincinnati, OH.
Sanabria, S., & Bloom, Z. D. (2013, March). Promoting advocacy in training programs by integrating social justice counseling in pre-practicum experience. American Counseling Association Conference, Cincinnati, OH.
Room LWH 4047
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
Wednesday: 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Indiana University
Counselor Education, Ph.D.
Iowa State University
Counseling Psychology, M.A.
National Taiwan Normal University
Education, B.A.
Chen, M, Rybak, C. (2018). Group leadership Skills: Interpersonal process in group counseling and therapy (2nd edition). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.
Chen, M., & Giblin, N. (2018). Individual counseling and therapy: Skills and techniques (3rd edition). New York, NY: Routledge Publishing.
Chen, M., & Giblin, N. (2014). Individual counseling: Skills and techniques (2nd edition). Denver, Colorado: Love Publishing.
Chen, M., & Rybak, C. (2004). Group leadership skills: Interpersonal process in group counseling and therapy. Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.
Chen, M., & Han, Y.S. (2000). Cross-cultural group counseling with Asians: A stage-specific interactive approach. Journal of Specialist in Group Work, 26, 111-128.
Chen-Hayes, S.F., Chen, M., & Athar, N. (2000). Challenging linguicism: Action strategies for counselors and client-colleagues. In Lewis, J., & Bradley L. (Eds.). Advocacy in counseling (pp. 25-35). Greensboro, NC: Caps Publications.
Conference Papers Presented
Chen, M., & Smith, J. (2012, November). Resolving relational conflicts: Finding a conduit that bridges gaps and transcends differences. Poster session presented at the annual conference of the Illinois Counseling Association, Springfield, IL.
Chen, M., Sahyouni, X., & Drake, E. (2011, November). Evolving through crisis: How periods of chaos can yield exponential personal growth. Poster session presented at the annual conference of the Illinois Counseling Association. Skokie, IL.
Chen, M., & Giblin, N. (2010). Using Experiential Teaching to Enhance Self-Confidence in Counselor Trainees. Workshop presented at North-Central Association of Counselor Education and Supervision conference, (NCACES), Itasca, IL.
Chen, M., & Herbert, V. (2010). Compulsive Hoarding: How to Assess and Treat this New Diagnosis on the Horizon. Paper presented at Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) Conference, Lisle, IL.
Chen, M., & Giblin, N. (2010). Grief Counseling. Workshop presented at Illinois Counselor Education and Supervision (ICES). Argosy University, Schaumburg, IL
Giblin, N., & Chen, M. (2009). Self-expressive therapy: Self-care for helping professionals. Paper presented at the Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) Conference, Springfield, IL.
Herbert, V., & Chen, M. (2009). An innovative approach to resolving the unresolved issues shared by many compulsive hoarders. Paper presented at the Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) Conference, Lisle, IL.
Bills, H. A., Chen, M., & Miller, Y (2008). An innovative approach to stress management for high school students. Paper presented at the Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) Conference, Tinley Park, IL.
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
Thursday: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Friday: 6:00-8:00 p.m. (via Zoom)
Northeastern Illinois University
School Counseling, M.A.
University of Illinois at Chicago
Criminology, B.A.
Psychology, B.A.
Room LWH 4076
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
Monday and Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Friday: Virtual by appointment.
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Counselor Education, Ph.D.
Marmara University
Counseling Psychology and Guidance, Ph.D. (ABD)
Gazi University
Counseling Psychology and Guidance, M.S.
Uludag University
Counseling Psychology and Guidance, B.S.
Ermis-Demirtas, H., Donath, J., Weber, L., Bradley, N., & Rizzo, N. (2023). Resilient Warriors: An expressive arts-based resiliency program to promote rural upper elementary students’ resilience and well-being. Professional School Counseling Evidence Based School Counseling Conference Proceedings Special Issue, 27(1a), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1177/2156759X231160720
Ermis-Demirtas, H., Luo, Y., & Huang, Y. (2022). When discrimination hurts: The impact of Covid-19-associated discrimination on anxiety and depression symptoms in Asian American adolescents. International Perspectives in Psychology: Research, Practice, Consultation, 11(3), 153–160. https://doi.org/10.1027/2157-3891/a000049
Ermis-Demirtas, H., Luo, A., & Huang, Y. J. (2022). The trauma of COVID-19 fueled discrimination: Post-traumatic stress in Asian American adolescents. Professional School Counseling.
Ermis-Demirtas, H., Smith, R. L., & Watson, J. C. (2022). Development and initial validation of the Multidimensional Sense of Emptiness Scale. The Counseling Psychologist.
Ermis-Demirtas, H. (2021). Advocating for Muslim American students in school settings: Practical recommendations for school counselors and educators. In M. Rausch and L. Gallo (Eds.)
Strengthening school counselor advocacy and practice for important populations and difficult topics (pp.). Igi-Global. https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/advocating-for-muslim-american-students-in-school-settings/267314
Schmidt, E., Smith, R. L., Ratanavivan, W., & Ermis-Demirtas, H. (2019) A STEM achievement motivation program: Perspectives of elementary school students. Professional School Counseling, 23. https://doi.org/10.1177/2156759X19894585
Ermis-Demirtas, H. (2018). Establishing content-related validity evidence for assessments in counseling: Application of a sequential mixed-method approach. International Journal for the Advancement of Counseling. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10447-018-9332-4
Ermis-Demirtas, H., Watson, J. C., Karaman, M. A., Freeman, P., Kumaran, A., Haktanir, A., & Streeter, A. M. (2018) Psychometric properties of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support in Hispanic college students. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1177/0739986318790733
Haktanir, K., Watson, J. C., Ermis-Demirtas, H., Kumaran, A., Streeter, A. M., Freeman, P., & Karaman, M. A. (2018) Resilience, academic self-concept and college adjustment among first-year students. Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory, and Practice. https://doi.org/10.1177/1521025118810666
Ermis-Demirtas, H. (2023, May). Social justice advocacy for Muslim-American students in public schools: If not school counselors, then who? Invited content session presented at Georgia School Counselor Association Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) in Action Conference [Virtual Conference].
Ermis-Demirtas, H. & Rizzo, N. (2022, November). Resilient Warriors: An expressive arts-based resiliency program to promote positive outcomes in rural children. Content session presented at the Illinois Counseling Association Conference, Lisle, IL.
Ermis-Demirtas, H. & Rizzo, N. (2023, March). Social justice advocacy for Muslim American students in K-12 settings: If not school counselors, then who? Content session presented at the Evidence Based School Counseling Conference, Columbus, OH.
Ermis-Demirtas, H. & Rizzo, N. (2022, March). Resilient Warriors: An expressive arts based resiliency program to promote positive outcomes in rural elementary students. Content session presented at the Evidence Based School Counseling Conference [Virtual Conference].
Ermis-Demirtas, H. (2022, March). The trauma of COVID-19-fueled discrimination: Posttraumatic stress in Asian American adolescents. Content session presented at the Evidence Based School Counseling Conference [Virtual Conference].
Ermis-Demirtas, H., & Rizzo, N. (2021, November). Resilient Warriors: An expressive arts-based resiliency program. Content session presented at the Wisconsin School Counselor Association Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI.
Ermis-Demirtas, H. (2020, November). Therapeutic use of games in counseling children. Content session presented at the Minnesota School Counselor Association Conference, Duluth, MN [Virtual Conference].
Ermis-Demirtas, H. (2020, November). Advocating for Muslim American students in U.S. schools: If not us, then who? Content session presented at the Minnesota School Counselor Association Conference, Duluth, MN [Virtual Conference].
Ermis-Demirtas, H. (2020, February). Therapeutic use of games with elementary students. Content session presented at the Wisconsin School Counselor Association Conference, Madison, WI.
Ermis-Demirtas, H., & Horner, N. (2020, February). Advocating for Muslim American students in school settings. Content session presented at the Wisconsin School Counselor Association Conference, Madison, WI.
Ermis-Demirtas, H. (2019, October). The Use of Cognitive Restructuring in Clinical Supervision to Address Supervisee Anxiety. Consent session presented at the Association of Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Seattle, WA.
Ermis-Demirtas, H., Smith, R., & Kumaran, A. (2019, October). Experiences of Emerging Supervisors: A Mixed-Method Research. Content session presented at the Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Seattle, WA.
Ermis-Demirtas, H., McMullen, J., & Kumaran, A. (2019, July). Advocating for Muslim students in the U.S. public schools: If not us, then who? Content session presented at the American School Counselor Conference, Boston, MA.
Kumaran, A., Ermis-Demirtas, H., & McMullen, J. (2019, July). Career counseling for elementary school students. Content session presented at the American School Counselor Association Conference, Boston, MA.
Can, N., Ermis-Demirtas, H., & Kumaran, A. (2018, March). What do we know about international counseling students? A 10-year literature review. Poster session presented at the Texas Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Austin, TX.
Smith, R., Ratanavivan, W., Kumaran, A., & Ermis-Demirtas, H. (2018, March). A creative STEM achievement program for elementary students. Content session presented at the Texas Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Austin, TX.
Kumaran, A., Ermis-Demirtas, H., & Gerlach, J. (2018, February). Emotional mindfulness group intervention for preteens. Content session presented at the Texas School Counseling Conference, Galveston, TX.
Ermis-Demirtas, H., & Watson, J. C. (2017, November). The role of resilience and academic self-concept on college adjustment of freshmen students. Poster session presented at the Texas Counseling Association Conference, Galveston, TX.
Ermis-Demirtas, H., Chandrika-Prasanna, A., & Lenz, A. S. (2017, November). The role of resilience, empathy, and mattering in burnout among counselors-in-training. Poster session presented at the Texas Counseling Association Conference, Galveston, TX.
Ermis-Demirtas, H., & Watson, J. C. (2017, September). Establishing evidence for content validity: Application of a mixed-method approach. Content session presented at the Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling Conference, Tempe, AZ.
Hollenbaugh, M. K., & Ermis-Demirtas, H. (2017, September). Using non-parametric tests: Accepting reality in the face of violated assumptions and limited sample size. Content session presented at the Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling Conference, Tempe, AZ.
Ermis-Demirtas, H., & Vashist, K. (2017, February). The use of role-playing techniques in the process of cognitive restructuring: Double standard and externalization of voice. Content session presented at Gulf Coast Counseling Association, Corpus Christi, Texas.
Dr. Ermis is a recent recipient of the North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Research Award and University of Wisconsin-Stout Emerging Outstanding Researcher Award.
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
Wednesday: 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Thursday: 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Syracuse University
Counselor Education and Supervision, Ph.D.
Northwestern University
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A.
Ball State University
Psychology, B.A.
Minors in counseling and Spanish
Dipre, K.A., Gallardo, D., Branco, S., & Grullon Cepeda, L.D. (2024). Using the Cultural Formulation Interview with Afro Latinx Immigrants in Counseling: A Practical Application. The Professional Counselor.
Peters, H. C., Bruner, S., Luke, M., Dipre, K., & Goodrich, K. (2022). Integrated supervision framework: A multicultural, social justice, and ecological approach. Canadian Psychology/Psychologie Canadienne, 63(4), 511- 522.
Dipre, K. A., & Luke, M. (2020). Relational cultural theory-informed advising in counselor education. The Professional Counselor, 10(4), 517-531.
Dipre, K. A., & Rohlfing Pryor, J. (2023). Cultural exchange approach. In Dermer, S.B., & Abdullah, A.R. (Eds.) Encyclopedia of Multicultural Counseling, Social Justice, and Advocacy. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
*indicates mentorship of student scholarship
Chew, E., Dipre, K.A., Gallardo, D., Schultes, G., & Litherland, G. (2024, June) Climate-based stress and psychological hardiness: Implications for professional counselors and educators [Conference Session]. International Association for Counselling, Naples, Italy.
*Grullon Cepeda, L. D. & Dipre, K.A.(2024, March) Adapting Trauma-Focused CBT with undocumented Latinx/e youth [60-minute Conference Session]. 2024 Bridging the Gap Symposium, NBCC Foundation. Washington, DC, United States.
*Figueroa, A., Guzman, M., Mendoza, R., & Tevez, A. & Dipre, K.A., & (Accepted) Redefining research mentorship: Cultivating Professional identity in Latinx/e counselors in training [60-minute Conference Session]. 2024 Bridging the Gap Symposium, NBCC Foundation. Washington, DC, United States.
*Grullon Cepeda, L. D., & Dipre, K.A.(2023, October) Using Trauma-Focused CBT with undocumented Latinx youth: A case study [Poster presentation]. Latinx Mental Health & Social Justice Institute Symposium.
Dipre, K.A. & Motroni Banik, J. (2023, October) CQR in the counseling classroom: Re-envisioning research methods classes [Roundtable Session]. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Denver, CO, United States.
Dipre, K.A., Gallardo, D., Paul, Z., & Rolhfing Pryor, J. (2023, October) Is it broken, and can it be fixed? Mentorship rupture and repair [60-minute Conference Session]. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Denver, CO, United States.
Dipre, K.A. (2023, June). Que es cierto y que no lo es? Discussing mental health literacy in Latinx communities [45-minute Conference Session]. 2023 Bridging the Gap Symposium, NBCC Foundation. Atlanta, GA, United States.
Dipre, K.A. (2023, March) Deconstructing Latinx mental health: From access to service use [Conference Session]. 2023 American Counseling Association Conference. Toronto, ON, Canada.
Dipre, K.A., Gallardo, D., & Branco, S. (2022, October). Afro-Latinx immigrants and mental health: Using the Cultural Formulations Interview to promote counselors’ multicultural and social justice competencies [60-minute Conference Session]. 2022 Latinx/e Mental Health & Social Justice Symposium.
Dipre, K.A. & Gallardo, D. (2022, May) No longer invisible: Counseling Afro-Latinx immigrants in the United States [90-minute Conference Session]. 2022 Bridging the Gap Symposium, NBCC Foundation. Washington, DC, United States.
Tuesday: 2:00-4:00 p.m. (COUN 427, online or in person via appointment)
Wednesday: 2:00-4:00 p.m. (COUN 431, online or in person via appointment)
Governors State University
Counselor Education and Supervision, Ph.D.
Concordia University
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A.
Argosy University
Psychology, B.A.
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
Thursday: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Governors State University
Counselor Education and Supervision, Ph.D.
Northeastern Illinois University
School Counseling, M.A.
National Louis University
Curriculum and Instruction, ESL Endorsement, M.Ed.
Reflejos Bilingual Latino Publication
Concientización y Prevención del Suicidio
September 30, 2022 https://reflejos.com/reflejos-09-30-2022/
Reflejos Bilingual Latino Publication
Carrying Mixed Emotions for Hispanic Heritage Month/
Emociones Encontadas por elm es de la Herencia Hispana
September 23, 2022 https://reflejos.com/reflejos-09-23-2022/
Reflejos Bilingual Latino Publication
Mental Health Awareness Month
April 29, 2022 https://reflejos.com/reflejos-04-29-2022/
Distress Tolerance & Mindfulness Tool: A Brief Guide to Stay Present and Grounded
April 1, 2022 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578388618/ref=kwrp_li_std_nodl
IL Latino News (ILLN) Publication
Latino Summit 2022
March 7, 2022 https://illatinonews.com/latino-summit-2022/
IL Latino News (ILLN) Publication
Healing into 2022
February 15, 2022 https://illatinonews.com/
Reflejos Bilingual Latino Publication
Say No to New Year’s Resolutions and Yes to SMART Goals
January 7, 2022 https://reflejos.com/reflejos-01-07-2022/
Reflejos Bilingual Latino Publication
Healing into 2022
December 17, 2021 https://reflejos.com/reflejos-12-17-2021/
NBCC Newsletter: Counseling Confab
Haiku of Hope
November 2021 https://nbcc.org/resources/nccs/newsletter/counseling-confab-haiku-of-hope
Reflejos Bilingual Latino Publication
National Suicide Prevention
October 22, 2021 https://reflejos.com/reflejos-10-22-2021/
Reflejos Bilingual Latino Publication
¿Qué significa el Mes de la Herencia Hispana para usted?
October 1, 2021 https://reflejos.com/reflejos-10-01-2021/
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
Tuesday: Noon-2:00 p.m.
Pennsylvania State University
Counselor Education and Supervision, Ph.D.
Northwestern University
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Rehabilitation Psychology, B.A.
Gallardo, D., & Rohlfing Pryor, J. Oppositional culture. In Dermer, S.B., & Abdullah, A.R. (Eds.) Encyclopedia of Multicultural Counseling, Social Justice, and Advocacy. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Isadore, K. M., Gallardo, D., & Diaz, A., M. (October, 2023). Centering Counseling Students of
Color: The Impact of Diversity and Discrimination on Well-being. [50-minute
Conference session]. Association for Counselor Education and
Supervision Conference. Denver, CO.
Dipre, K.A., Gallardo, D., Paul, Z. A., & Rohlfing Pryor, J. (October, 2023). Is it Broken, and
Can it be Fixed? Mentorship Rupture and Repair. [50-minute Conference session].
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Denver, CO.
Gallardo, D. (June, 2023). To Belong or Not Belong: Latinx Students in Counselor Education.
[60-minute Workshop Presentation]. NBCCF 2023 Bridging the Gap Symposium.
Atlanta, GA.
Dipre, K.A., Gallardo, D., & Branco, S. (October, 2022). Promoting Counselor Multicultural
and Social Justice Competency with Afro Latinx/e Immigrants. [60-minute Online
presentation]. Latine Mental Health Symposium.
Dipre, K. A., & Gallardo, D. (May, 2022) No longer invisible: Counseling Afro-Latinx
Immigrants in the United States. [90-minute Conference Session]. 2022 Bridging the Gap
Symposium, NBCC Foundation. Washington, DC.
Paul, Z., Gallardo, D., Dipre, K., Pryor, J. (2021, October). A pilot study on rupture and repair
in counseling mentorship [Conference session]. Association for Counselor Education and
Supervision Conference. Atlanta, GA.
Gallardo, D., Dipre, K. A. (2021, March). Mindfulness and stress reduction strategies for
navigating higher education during Covid-19 [Workshop]. College of Education at
Pennsylvania State University.
Dipre, K., Paul, Z., Gallardo, D., & Rohlfing Pryor, J. (2021, March) Mentorship rupture and repair in graduate training: A multicultural perspective [Conference session]. American
Counseling Association Conference. Orlando, FL.
Paul, Z., Gallardo, D., Dipre, K., Pryor, J. (2020, October) A pilot study on rupture and repair
in counseling mentorship [Conference session]. North Central Association for Counselor
Education and Supervision Conference. Omaha, NE.
Gallardo, D., Dipre, K., Paul, Z., & Rohlfing Pryor, J. (2020, June) Repairing mentorship
relationships in cross-cultural dyads. [Conference session]. Association for Multicultural
Counseling and Development Virtual Summit.
Gallardo, D., & Dipre, K. (2020, April) The hoops and ropes Black and Latinx students must
jump through in academia [Conference session]. Chi Sigma Iota Pennsylvania Statewide
Conference. Shippensburg, PA.
Gallardo, D., & Dipre, K. (2019, November) Education beyond the classroom: Attending
to diverse student needs through intentionality [Conference session]. Critical Questions
in Education Symposium. Chicago, IL.
Gallardo, D. (2019, May). Infusion of multiculturalism in graduate training for students and
faculty of color. The Family Institute Counseling Program Capstone Conference.
Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois.
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.-noon (COUN 405)
Wednesday: 2:00-4 p.m. (COUN 401)
Thursday: Noon-1:00 p.m. (COUN 430)
Pennsylvania State University
Counselor Education and Supervision, Ph.D.
DePaul University
Human Services and Counseling, M.Ed.
Northwestern University
Human Development and Psychological Services, B.S.
Farrell, I., Harrichand, J. J. S., Gilfillan, B. H., Blanchard, R., & McCurrach, J. (2023). Advocacy lessons from
Chi Sigma Iota’s heroes. Journal of Counselor Leadership and Advocacy.
https://doi.org/10.1080/2326716X.2023.2184734
Booth, M. Z., Roberts, A. C., Gerard, J. M., & Gilfillan, B. H. (2022). Young adolescent perceptions of school
climate and self-efficacy: The intersectionality of race and gender. Research in Middle Level Education
Online, 45(10). https://doi.org/10.1080/19404476.2022.2140004
Gilfillan, B. H., Das, B., Erickson, D., & Gupta, K. (Accepted 2021). Involving Families in the Post-Secondary Planning Process: A Case Study. Professional School Counseling.
Das, B., & Gilfillan, B. H. (2021). Utilizing family systems theory in college readiness counseling. Mid-Western Educational Researcher, 33(1), 71-82.
https://www.mwera.org/MWER/volumes/v33/issue1/MWER-V33n1-Das-COMMENTARY.pdf
Bigelow, T. M., Das, B., Gilfillan, B. H., Forziat-Pytel, K., Galvan, A., & Kim, S. R. (2021). Wellness-based writing retreats: Promoting academic productivity across professional stages within counselor education. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health. https://doi.org/10.1080/15401383.2021.1924096
Mason, E. C. M., Cheatham, C. B., Gilfillan, B. H., Gueh, B. B., Henderson, H. B., & Robertson, A. (2021). School Counselors as Leaders: Best Practices for Developing Postsecondary Readiness Programming. In E. M. Hines, & L. Owen (Eds.), Equity-Based Career Development and Postsecondary Transitions: An American Imperative. IAP.
Gilfillan, B. H., Kim, S. R., & Prescod, D. J. (2020). International College Options: An influential professional development program for school counselors. Journal of School Counseling, 18(3), 1-23.
Fleming, A. F., Phillips, B. N., Gilfillan, B. H., Gray, J., & McCloskey, M. (2020). Positively engaged pathways: A brief pre-employment intervention for transition age youth with disabilities. Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education, 34(4), 284-296. https://doi.org/10.1891/RE-19-33
Prescod, D. J., Gilfillan, B. H., Belser, C., Orndorff, R., & Ishler, M. (2019). Career decision-making for undergraduates enrolled in career planning courses. College Quarterly, 22(2), 1-14. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1221402.pdf
Gilfillan, B., & Schultz, K. (2019). Counseling the transnational applicant. In J. Mathis, R. M. Rall, & T. M. Laudino (Eds.), Fundamentals of college admission counseling: A textbook for graduate students and practicing counselors (5th ed.). NACAC.
Bryan, J., Griffith, D., Henry, L., & Gilfillan, B. (2019). School-family-community partnership strategies for promoting college readiness and access. In J. Mathis, R. M. Rall, & T. M. Laudino (Eds.), Fundamentals of college admission counseling: A textbook for graduate students and practicing counselors (5th ed.). NACAC.
O’Sullivan, D., Gilfillan, B., & Henry, J. (2019). Personality assessment in clinical rehabilitation and mental health settings. In D. Strauser & F. Chan (Eds.), Assessment in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling. Springer Publishing.
Gilfillan, B. H. (2018). School counselors and college readiness counseling. Professional School Counseling, 21(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1177/2156759X18784297
Gilfillan, B., & Eder, D. (2023, March). Teaching school counselors new tricks. Presentation at the
Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference (EBSCC), Columbus, OH.
Novakovic, A., & Gilfillan, B. (2022, March). Developing postsecondary counseling competencies for school
counselors: A delphi study. Presentation at the Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference
(EBSCC), virtual conference.
Oehrtman, J. P., Vostal, B., & Gilfillan, B. (2022, March). Engaging all students: Utilizing universal design for
learning in lesson planning. Presentation at the Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference
(EBSCC), virtual conference.
Das, B., Gilfillan, B., Galván, A., Bigelow, T., & Kim, S.R. (2021, October). A wellness-based writing retreat
to facilitate social connectedness among counselor educators. Presentation at the annual conference of
the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), Atlanta, GA.
Gilfillan, B., & Das, B. (2021, October). Teaching school counselors to apply family systems theory in college
readiness counseling. Poster presentation at the annual conference of the Association for Counselor
Education and Supervision (ACES), Atlanta, GA.
Gilfillan, B., Blanchard, R., Bounds, P., Farrell, I., Stevens, M., & Harrichand, J. (2021, April). Advancing advocacy: Thinking through CSI’s six advocacy themes. Webinar for CSI.
Gilfillan, B., Gupta, K., & Erickson, D. (2021, March). Data-driven Parent Engagement: A District Commitment. Presentation at the Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference (EBSCC), virtual conference.
Griffith, C., Mason, E. C. M., Ieva, K. P., Horton, D. M., Rumsey, A. D., & Gilfillan, B. H. (2021, March). Increasing research quality: Swapping specious stats for robust results. Education session to be presented at the Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference (EBSCC), virtual conference.
Oehrtman, J. P., & Gilfillan, B. (2020, October). Take note: Legal and ethical issues regarding school counseling notes. Presentation at the annual All Ohio Counselors Conference (AOCC), virtual conference.
Gilfillan, B. (2019, October). The influence of school counselors on the college and career readiness of first generation college students. Presentation at the annual conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), Seattle, WA.
O’Connor, P., Gilfillan, B., & Perez, A. (2019, September). College counseling fundamentals. Presentation at the annual conference of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), Louisville, KY.
Gilfillan, B., Leinen, S., & Herrera, V. (2019, July). Let’s get together and feel alright: High school and college partnerships to promote access. Presentation at the annual Guiding the Way to Inclusion conference of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Liu, W., & Gilfillan, B. (2019, April). Creating a job from scratch: Establishing a school counseling program in private and alternative schools. Presentation at the annual Chi Sigma Iota Pennsylvania Statewide Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
Das, B., & Gilfillan, B. (2018, November). Ready together: School counselors using family systems theory with first generation college students. Presentation at the Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (WACES) conference, Santa Rosa, CA.
Gilfillan, B., & Prescod, D. J. (2018, October). The impact of a career decision-making course on career decidedness. Presentation at the North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (NCACES) conference, Cleveland, OH.
Das, B., & Gilfillan, B., Hill, N., Seward, D., Harrichand, J., & Bruner, S. (2018, September). Engaging in multicultural curriculum in this administration. Presentation at the North Atlantic Region Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (NARACES) conference, Burlington, VT.
Gilfillan, B. (2018, February). Utilizing data to drive college and career change. Presentation at the U.S. Department of Education’s Principals and Counselors Program, Washington, DC.
Gilfillan, B. (2017, April). School counselors go to college: Forging a path to college access and success. Presentation at the annual Chi Sigma Iota Pennsylvania Statewide Conference, Scranton, PA.
Gilfillan, B. (2017, February). Cultural/Linguistic/Ethnic diversity. Presentation at Penn State University’s Diversity in Education Conference & Workshop, University Park, PA.
Addington, L. M., Sinclair, C., & Gilfillan, B. (2016, September). Advising US students on pursuing university options abroad. Presentation at the annual conference of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), Columbus, OH.
Gilfillan, B., Bihn, N., & Belawich, C. (2016, May). Professional Pathways – Year 1. Presentation at the annual conference of the Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC), Itasca, IL.
Gilfillan, B., & Hinden, K. (2013, April). Clarifying the confusion of college: A small group approach. Presentation at the annual conference of the Illinois School Counselor Association, Skokie, IL.
Gilfillan, B., Morris, N., & Lubiniecki, C. (2012, May). Learn 2 “Like” me: Using social media to effectively deliver your college counseling program. Presentation at the annual conference of the Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC), Itasca, IL.
Federal Grant Work
LaVenia, K. N., Principal Investigator, and Co-Investigators Johnson, P., Lonn, M., & Gilfillan, B.H. (2020-2023) US Department of Justice, Preventing school violence: BJA's Student, Teacher, and Officers Preventing (STOP) program; Project: LEAD WELL: Leadership for School Safety and Well-being, Award Number 2020-YS-BX-0057, $749,993.
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
Wednesday: 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Northern Illinois University
Counselor Education and Supervision, Ph.D.
Lewis University
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A.
Universituy of Phoenix-San Diego
Human Services, B.S.
Goodwin, K. P. (Spring 2023). Christianity and Mental Health Counseling: The Voices of the Black Negro-American Experiences.
Goodwin, K. P, and Barton, K. (Summer 2022). Don’t suck it up: Reconnecting males to their mental health. Published in the Annual Illinois Counseling Association Spring Newsletter.
Goodwin, K. P. (in progress). Adventure-Based Therapy: Enhancing Connectedness to Self and Others for Veterans Diagnosed with PTSD.
Thursday: Noon-3:00 p.m. (virtually)
Tuesday: 3:00-4:00 p.m. (in person, by appointment only)
DePaul University
Human Services and Counseling, M.Ed.
The George Washington University
English Literature, B.A.
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
Office hours TBA.
The Ohio State University
Philosophy, Rehabilitation Services Emphasis, Ph.D.
Bowling Green State University
Rehabilitation Counseling, MRC
Bowling Green State University
Psychology, B.A.
Johnston, C. (2024). Reconsidering the Use of Race-Based Norms in Estimating Future Earnings Capacity. The Rehabilitation Professional, 32(2), 1–22.
Johnston, C.S., & Codina, M., & Haefke, D. (2016). Employer validation of jobs allowing five-minute breaks each hour of the weekday. The Rehabilitation Professional, 24(1), 5-16.
Johnston, C.S. (2012). Applying the severity ratings of the Mental Residual Functional Capacity form to sustained remunerative employment. The Rehabilitation Professional, 20(1), 33-40.
Johnston, C.S. (2011). The vocational evaluator as an expert in social security. Vocational Evaluators and Career Assessment Professionals 14th National Issues Forum.
Johnston, C.S. (2010). The vocational evaluator in the forensic arena: Standards of Admissibility. VECAP, 6(2), 34-44.
Johnston, C.S. (2010). Rehabilitation Administration Long-Term Training Grant. United States Department of Education.
Johnston, C.S. (2010). Connecting work temperaments to the Social Security Administration's Mental Residual Capacity form. The Rehabilitation Professional, 18(4), 197-206.
Johnston, C. S. (2006). The need for a formal training program for vocational experts. The Rehabilitation Professional
Johnston, C.S. (2005). Establishing a formal training program to prepare rehabilitation counselors for expert testimony. Dissertation Abstracts International (citation information pending).
Johnston, C. S., & Growick, B. S. (2003). Utilizing vocational experts in employment discrimination cases. Journal of Forensic Vocational Analysis, 6(1), 27-40.
Johnston, C. S. (July/August/September 2003). Standards of practice: Daubert, Kuhmo, ethics, and the vocational expert. The Rehabilitation Professional, 11(3), 48-57.
Johnston, C.S., & Growick, B.S. (2003). The use of vocational experts by the Ohio Industrial Commission: Building a better employability assessment. Journal of Forensic Vocational Analysis, 6(2), 113-125.
Johnston, C. S., & Klein, M. A. (2002). Ethical dilemmas for the vocational expert: pathways to resolution. Journal of Forensic Vocational Analysis, 4 (1), 47-55.
Johnston, C. S., & Growick, B. S. (June 17, 2002). Using vocational experts in employment bias cases. Ohio Lawyers Weekly 3-13.
“The impact of non-exertional and psychiatric limitation on gainful employment”. Presented to the
Vocational Evaluation and Career Assessment Professionals National Issues Forum. Pine Knoll
Shores, NC. October 28, 2015.
“Non-exertional and psychiatric limitations: establishing defensible opinions”. Presented to the
International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals 2014 Annual Conference. San Diego, CA.
November 8, 2014.
“The impact of psychiatric limitations on employability: Establishing defensible vocational
opinions”. Presented to the Illinois Chapter of the International Association of Rehabilitation
Professions (ILARP) 2014 Annual Conference. Naperville, IL. September 17, 2014.
"Forensic 101: Basic Training for Rehab Counselors and Life Care Planners". Presented to the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals. Las Vegas, NV. Nov 3, 2011.
"The Evaluator – Expert: Assessing Employability in the Forensic Setting". Presented to the Vocational Evaluation and Career Assessment Professionals National Issues Forum. Oklahoma City, OK. April 8, 2010.
“Comprehensive and Defensible Vocational Assessments”. Presented to the Illinois Chapter of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (ILARP). Chicago, IL. September 18, 2008.
“Identifying and Defending Against Poor Vocational Methodology”. Presented to the Ohio Self Insured Association. Columbus, OH. June, 2008.
“Writing for Publication”. Presented to the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, 2008 Annual Conference. May 18, 2008.
“Creating a Formal Training Program for Vocational Experts”. Presented to the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, 2006 Annual Conference May 18, 2006.
“Forensic Vocational Analysis in State Workers‟ Compensation” Panel Presentation to the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, 2004 Annual Conference May 15, 2004
“The Rehabilitation Expert in the Courtroom”. Presented to the Texas Tech Rehabilitation Counseling Program as an invited guest lecturer, March 3, 2004.
Room LWH 4110
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625-4699
United States
Monday: Noon-4:00 p.m.
or by appointment.
Northern Illinois University
Counselor Education and Supervision, Ph.D. (expected May 2026)
Northeastern Illinois University
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A.
Fickling, M. J., Hernandez Navarro, G., Pilcher, C., Romito, M. (2024). From Abstinence to Behavior Change: Minimizing Bias and Student Harm [Manuscript submitted for publication]. Department of Counseling & Higher Education, Northern Illinois University.
Horton, E., Everett, B., Romito, M. (2024). An interpretative phenomenological analysis of postpartum mothers’ body image dissatisfaction and mental health implications [Manuscript submitted for publication]. Counseling, Special Education, and Diversity Department, University of Houston Clear Lake.
Horton, E., Romito, M., Schoonover, T., & Frawley, C. (in press). A size inclusive playroom: Play therapy considerations to promote healing for children of diverse body shapes and sizes. International Journal of Play Therapy.
Horton, E., Romito, M., Schoonover, T., & Frawley, C. (2024). Play therapists’ experiences utilizing play therapy with childhood body image issues [Manuscript under review]. Counseling, Special Education, and Diversity Department, University of Houston Clear Lake.
Roberts, S. R., Salk, R. H., Thoma, B. C., Romito, M., Levine, M. D., & Choukas‐Bradley, S. (2021). Disparities in disordered eating between gender minority and cisgender adolescents. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 54(7), 1135-1146. https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.23494
Romito, M., Salk, R. H., Roberts, S. R., Thoma, B. C., Levine, M. D., & Choukas-Bradley, S. (2021). Exploring transgender adolescents’ body image concerns and disordered eating: Semi-structured interviews with nine gender minority youth. Body Image, 37, 50-62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2021.01.008
After class or by appointment.
The Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago, IL
Doctor of Clinical Psychology, PsyD-Neuropsychology concentration
College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL
Certification as an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC)
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL
Forensic Psychology, M.A.
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL
Psychology, B.A.
Minor: Criminal Justice
Monday: After 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: After 4:00 p.m.
By appointment only.
Northeastern Illinois University
School Counseling, M.A.
University of Pennsylvania
Psychology, B.A.
Thursday: Before or after class or by appointment.
College of William and Mary
Counselor Education and Supervision, Ph.D.
Eastern Illinois University
School Counseling, M.S.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Psychology, B.S.
Merlin-Knoblich, C., Harris, P. N., Chung, S. Y., & Gareis, C. R. (2018). Reported experiences of
school counseling site supervisors in a supervision training program. Journal of School
Counseling, 16(3). Retrieved from http://www.jsc.montana.edu/articles/v16n3.pdf
Greene, C., Williams, A., Harris, P., Travis, S., & Kim, S. (2016). An Experiential Practicum
Curriculum Infusing Crisis, Trauma, and Disaster Preparation, Counselor Education and
Supervision, 55(3), 216-232.
Harris, P. & Kim, S. (2015). A Counselor’s Journey: Belly of the Whale, Association for Specialists
in Group Work.
Larson, H., Kim, S., McKinney, R., Swan, A., Moody, A., Offenstein, K., German, D. & Puchalski,
S. (2015). This Is Just A Test: Overcoming High-Stakes Test Anxiety through Relaxation and
Gum Chewing When Preparing for the ACT. Eastern Education Journal. 43(1), 42-55.
Kim, K. H., & Kim, S. (2014). Empathy. In S. Thompson (Ed.), Encyclopedia of diversity and social
justice. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
Kim, K. H., & Kim, S. & (2014). Sensitivity. In S. Thompson (Ed.), Encyclopedia of diversity and
social justice. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
Kim, K. H., & Kim, S. & (2014). Biculturism. In S. Thompson (Ed.), Encyclopedia of diversity and
social justice. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
Kim, K. H., & Kim, S. & (2014). Acculturation and enculturation. In S. Thompson (Ed.),
Encyclopedia of diversity and social justice. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
*Bertulu, G., Kim, S., Santilli, S., Sestu, V., Taylor, W., Waechter, B., & Williams, A. (2014). The
University of Cicerone and Matthew College. William and Mary Educational Review, 3(1),
18-21.
Larson, H.A., Rose, J.R, & Kim, S. (2012). Effects of deep breathing and muscle Relaxation on ACT
Scores. Journal of Counseling in Illinois. 2, 6-13.
Chung, S., Merlin-Knoblich, C. & Harris, P. (2018). Infuse Multiculturalism in School Counseling
Programs. Presentation at the 2018 American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
Conference. Los Angeles, CA.
*Chung, S. & Harris, P. (2017). A Tale of Two Studies: School Counselor Involvement with
Families of Color. Presentation at the 2017 American Counseling Association (ACA)
Conference & Expo. San Francisco, CA.
Chung, S. (2016). An Investigation of School Counselor Understanding and Response to Help
Seeking Among Second Generation Asian American Students in the US Public School
System. Presentation at the 2016 National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)
Symposium. Washington, D.C.
*Chung, S., Greene, C., Harris, P., Travis, S., Williams, A. (2015). Say What?: Recognizing
Microaggressions in Group Counseling Case Studies. Presentation at the 2015 Association
for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) Conference. Philadelphia, PA.
Merlin, C. & Chung, S. (2015). “I Had No Idea That There Were Models of Supervision”: Exploring
Experiences of School Counseling Site Supervisors in a Supervision Training Program.
Presentation at the 2015 Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)
Conference. Philadelphia, PA.
Kim, S. (2015). A Millennial ways to Supervise: trends, needs, and tips for us. Presentation at the
2015 American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Conference. Atlanta, GA.
Kim, S. (2014). What I Wish I Would Have Known as a Site Supervisor. Presentation at the
University of Padua Symposium. Padua, Italy.
Harris, P., Sheffield, B., Kim, S. (2014). Coaching Parents to Build Better Communication and
Collaboration with their Children’s Schools. Presentation at the 2014 International Family
Therapy Association Conference. Panama City, Panama.
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
Tuesday: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Wayne State University
Counselor Education and Supervision, Ph.D.
Wayne State University
Counseling and Rehabilitation Counseling, M.A.
University of Michigan
Psychology and Sociology, B.A.
Tavakoli, S., & Wu, J. R. (2022). The Mediation Effect of Posttraumatic Perception between
Self-esteem and PTSD among Student Veterans. Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, 1-16.
Tavakoli, S., Miller, R. M., Luke, C., Field, T. A., & Weigold, I. K. (2020). Publishing in the
Journal of Mental Health Counseling: A Guide for Authors.
Johansen, A., Kristiansen, E., Bjelland, I., Tavakoli, S. (2019). Secondary Traumatic Stress in
Norwegian SUD- Therapists: Symptoms and Related Factors. Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. Doi:
10.1177/1455072519847014
Darnell, F.J., Johansen, A., Tavakoli, S., Brugnone, N. (2016). Adoption and Identity
Experiences among Adult Transnational Adoptees: A Qualitative Study. Adoption Quarterly. DOI: 10.1080/10926755.2016.1217574
Johansen, A. Tavakoli, S., Bjelland, I. E, Lumely, M. (2015). Constructivist Simultaneous
Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder, Trauma, and Addiction Comorbidity: A Qualitative Case Study. Qualitative Health Research. doi: 10.1177/1049732315618659
Tavakoli, S., Chen, M., Zook, N., Bethea, S. (2015). Attachment, Combat Exposure, and
Posttraumatic Cognitions as Predictors of PTSD and PTG in Veterans. Journal of Military and Government Counseling, 3 (2), 113 - 130.
Tavakoli, S., Zook, N., Hull, G. (2015). Multicultural Considerations for Counseling
Military Personnel and Veterans with Co-occurring PTSD and SUD. Kentucky Counseling Association Journal, 1(1), 19 -33.
Hijazi, A.M., Tavakoli, S., Slavin-Spenny, O.M., & Lumley, M.A. (2011). Targeting interventions: Moderators of the effects of assertiveness training and expressive writing on the adjustment of international university students. International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling, 33, 101-112.
Tavakoli, S., Lumley, M., Hijazi, A., Slavin, O. & Parris, G. (2009) Effects of assertiveness training and expressive writing on acculturative stress in international students: A randomized trial. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 56, 590-596.
Coven, A., Araujo, J., Van Hall, K., Tavakoli-Moayed, S., Collins, A., Enwiya, J., Boyes, K. (2007). Teaching a doctoral course in consultation: A parallel process. Dimensions of Counseling, 34(1).
Tavakoli, S. (March-April 2023). Self-Compassion for Survivors of Trauma. Presented at the
American Counseling Association Annual Conference in Toronto, Canada
Tavakoli, S. (November, 2022). Addressing Secondary Traumatic Stress in Training Counselors. Presented at the Illinois Counseling Association Annual Conference in Lisle, IL.
Tavakoli, S. (October, 2021). The Role of Self-Compassion in Counseling Survivors of
Childhood Trauma. Presented at the Illinois Counseling Association Annual Conference in Lisle, IL.
Tavakoli, S. (June 2021). Self-Compassion for Trauma Survivors. Presented at the American
Mental Health Counseling Association. Live virtual presentation.
Tavakoli, S. & Tejada, L. (February 2021). Compassionate Teaching Strategies. Center for
Teaching and Learning Invited presentation. Live virtual presentation.
Tavakoli, S. (November 2020). Application of Crisis Counseling Interventions with Divers
Clients. Presented at the Illinois Counseling Association Annual Conference. Pre
recorded Virtual.
Tavakoli, S. (October 2019). Integrating Neuroscience into Clinical Supervision: A Phase-Based
Model. Presented at the American Counselor Educator and Supervision Conference,
Seattle, WA.
Tavakoli, S. (November 2018). The Role of Neuroscience in Training Crisis and Trauma
Counselors. Presented at the Illinois Counseling Association Annual Conference, Itasca, IL.
Tavakoli, S., Lipkin, G. (November 2017). Supervision of Trauma Counselors: A Neuroscience based Approach. Presented at the Illinois Counseling Association Annual Conference, Lisle, Ill.
Schwartzbaum, S. & Tavakoli, S. (November, 2017). Couples counseling with veterans: One size does not fit all. Presented the Illinois Counseling Association Annual Conference, Lisle, Ill.
Tavakoli, S., Lipkin, G. (October, 2017). Essentials of Neuroscience in Training Trauma Counselors. Presented at the Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors Annual Conference, Chicago, Ill.
Schwartzbaum, S. & Tavakoli, S. (March, 2017). Couples counseling with veterans: One size does not fit all. Presented the Illinois Mental Health Counseling Association Annual Conference, Northbrook, Ill.
Tejada, L., Tavakoli, S., Bloom, Z. (January, 2017). Compassionate Grading: Responding to the student, respecting the standards. Presented at the NEIU Lead and Learn Symposium. Chicago, Ill.
Tavakoli, S. (April, 2016). Counseling Clients with Complex Trauma and Addiction. One hour workshop presented at the American and Canadian Counseling Association Annual Conference, Montréal, Québec
Tavakoli, S., Zook, N. (July, 2016). Predictors of Posttraumatic Stress & Posttraumatic Growth Among Military Veterans: Research and Clinical Implications. One hour workshop presented at the American and Canadian Counseling Association Annual Conference, Montréal, Québec
Tavakoli, S. (July 2016). Simultaneous Treatment for Clients with Complex Trauma and Addiction. 90-minute workshop presented at the American Mental Health Counseling Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, La.
Tavakoli, S. (July 2016). Simultaneous Treatment for Clients with Complex Trauma and Addiction. 90-minute workshop presented at the American Mental Health Counseling Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, La.
Tejada, L. & Tavakoli (July 2016). Basics of Developmental Supervision. Workshop presented at the American Mental Health Counseling Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, La.
Tavakoli, S. (April, 2015). A Rational for Emotion-Focused Treatment for Comorbid Substance Use Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress. Presented as part of a 90-minute symposium at the IV International Congress of CIPD, Barcelona, Spain
Tavakoli, S. (November, 2015). Counseling Clients with Complex Trauma and Addiction. One hour workshop presented at the Illinois Counseling Association Annual Conference, Skokie, Ill.
Tavakoli, S & Tejada, L (July, 2015). Conceptualizing Complex Interpersonal Trauma Through the AN-CABS Model of Assessment and Treatment Planning. A 90- minute workshop presented at the American Mental Health Counseling Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, Penn.
Tavakoli, S., Zook, N. & Tejada, L (July, 2015). Predictors of Posttraumatic Stress & Posttraumatic Growth Among Military Veterans: Research and Clinical Implications. A 90-minute workshop presented at the American Mental Health Counseling Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, Penn.
Tavakoli, S. & Zook, N. (March, 2015). Risk and Predictor Factors for PTSD and PTG in Military Veterans: A Strength-based Paradigm. A one-hour workshop presented at the American Counseling Association Annual Conference, Orlando, Fla.
Tejada, L. & Tavakoli (March, 2015). Basics of Developmental Supervision. A 1.5-hour presentation at the Illinois Association for Marriage & Family Therapy Annual Conference, Naperville, Ill.
Tavakoli, S., (March, 2014). “Attachment and relational trauma: Neurobiological and social-cognitive considerations”. Illinois Counseling Association-Southern Conference, Collinsville, Ill.
Tavakoli, S., & Hall, G. (July 2013). “Counseling Considerations for Working with Ethnically Diverse Military Personnel and Veterans with PTSD”. A one-hour presentation at the National Mental Health Counseling Association Annual Conference, Washington, D.C.
Tavakoli, S., & Hall, G. (December 2012). “Counseling Considerations for Working with Ethnically Diverse Military Personnel and Veterans with PTSD”. A workshop presented at the Chicago Counseling Association meeting
Hall, G. & Tavakoli, S. (November 2012). Counseling LGBT Military Personnel and Veterans with PTSD, poster session. Illinois Counseling Association Annual Conference, Springfield, IL Springfield, Ill.
Tavakoli, S. & Hall, G. (November 2012). “Ethnic Differences in Military Personnel and Veterans with PTSD, poster session. Illinois Counseling Association Annual Conference, Springfield, Ill.
Tavakoli, S., Hall, G., and Gilliam, N. (November 2012). Ethnic Differences in Military Personnel and Veterans with PTSD. Workshop presented at Argosy University Counselor Education & Supervision Department, Chicago, Ill.
Hull, G., & Tavakoli, S. (July 2012). A Review and implications for counseling military personnel and veterans with PTSD. American Mental Health Counseling Association Annual Conference. Orlando, Fla.
Tavakoli, S., & Hall, G. (November, 2011). Strategies and implications for decreasing counseling students’ anxiety and increasing self-efficacy. Illinois Counseling Association Annual Conference. Skokie, Ill.
Hall, G., & Tavakoli, S. (November 2011). A Review and implications for counseling military personnel and veterans with PTSD. Illinois Counseling Association Annual Conference. Skokie, Ill.
Room LWH 4033
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625-4699
United States
Tuesday: Noon-3:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
University of Akron
Counselor Education and Supervision, Ph.D.
Marriage and Family Therapy Specialty Track
University of Akron
Marriage and Family Therapy, M.S.
Emporia State University
Counselor Education, M.S.
Northern Arizona University
Education, B.S.
Tejada, L. (2022). Kin and Kilometers: Multigenerational family relationships in long-distance couples. In Neis, B., Murray, C., & Spinks, N. (Eds.) Families, Mobility, and Work. Memorial University Press.
Birmingham, R., & Tejada, L. (revise and resubmit, fall 2021). Predictors of sibling support and cohesion for children exposed to violence: An exploratory study. Developmental Child Welfare.
Tejada, L. (2018). Flexible friends have more fun! In S. Springer., L. Moss, N. Manavizadeh, & A. Pugliese. A School Counselor's Guide to Small Groups: Coordination, Leadership, & Assessment. Alexandria, VA: Association for Specialists in Group Work.
Tejada, L. (2018). Liplap and I wish…. In S. Springer., L. Moss, N. Manavizadeh, & A. Pugliese. A School Counselor's Guide to Small Groups: Coordination, Leadership, & Assessment. Alexandria, VA: Association for Specialists in Group Work.
Oswald, G. R., Tejada, L.. Marme, M., Roberts, P. N. (2017). Understanding perceived short-term outcomes from a professional rehabilitation cultural experience to Cuba. Journal of Forensic Vocational Analysis, 17(1), 43-58.
Tejada, L., Logman, E., Knight, B., & McCall, A. (2017). Synching the support system: Young adult siblings of individuals with special needs. In Viers, D. (Ed.).The group therapist’s notebook 2nd ed.: Homework, handouts and activities for use in psychotherapy. New York: Taylor & Francis/Routledge.
Tejada, L. (2015). Training the Strategic therapist. In Jordan, K. (Ed.). Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy Supervision. Chapter 9. New York: Springer Publishing.
Reynolds, C. R., & Tejada, L. (2011). Playing it safe: Ethical issues in play therapy. In Schaefer, C. (Ed.) Foundations of play therapy, Second Edition, pp. 27-38. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley & Sons.
Russo, J. A., Tejada, L., Hilscher, R. L., & Zarski, J. J. (2007). Maintaining stability: Life cycle transitions in families coping with childhood cancer. In Viers, D. (Ed.). The group therapist’s notebook: Homework, handouts, and activities for use in psychotherapy, pp. 229-237. Invited.
Selected Presentations
International
Tejada, L., & Schwendener, S. (2018, July). Get Gramma Out of Session!: Supervising MFT/C Trainees in Individually-Mired Treatment Systems. Presented at the Oxford Family Counseling Institute of the International Association for Marriage, Family & Couples Counseling, St. Hilda’s College, Oxford, England.
Tejada, L. (2018, May). Kin & Kilometers: Intergenerational Patterns in Long-Distance Relationships. Presented at the Families, Work & Mobility Atlantic Symposium, University of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Tejada, L. (2016, July). Long-distance relationships: Closer than you think. Presented at the Oxford Family Counseling Institute of the International Association for Marriage, Family & Couples Counseling, St. Hilda’s College, Oxford, England.
National
Tejada, L., & Kane, M. (2019, January). Finding your way through: Vicarious trauma and the qualitative researcher. Workshop presented at The Qualitative Report 10th Annual Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Tejada, L., & Sosalla, M. (2018, October). Developing great play therapists with Developmental Supervision. Workshop presented at the 2018 Annual Association for Play Therapy International Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
Tejada, L., & Tavakoli, S. (2016, July.) The basics of developmental supervision in mental health counseling. Workshop presented at the American Mental Health Counselors Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Tavakoli, S., & Tejada, L. (2015, July). Conceptualizing Complex Trauma through the AN-CABS Model of assessment and treatment planning. Workshop presented at the American Mental Health Counselors Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Klein, D. H., & Tejada, L. (2014, October). For the play therapist: The value of engaging parents’ histories. Workshop presented at the 31st Annual Play Therapy Conference, Houston, TX.
State
Hollis-Sawyer, L., & Tejada, L. (2019, March). “Doing family” in aging LGBTQ relationships. Workshop presented at the 2019 Annual Conference, Illinois Association for Marriage & Family Therapy, Naperville, IL.
Tejada, L. (2018, April). Developing great play therapists: Developmental supervision. Workshop presented for the Illinois Association for Play Therapy, Evanston, IL.
Tejada, L. (2018, March). Partners in play: Play Therapy and Family Therapy. Workshop presented at the Illinois Affiliation for Marriage & Family Therapy Annual Conference, Naperville, IL.
Tejada, L. & Tavakoli, S. (2016, March). Building effective supervisor-supervisee relationships with developmental supervision and isomorphism. Workshop presented at the 2016 Annual Conference, Illinois Association for Marriage & Family Therapy, Naperville, IL.
Tejada, L. & Tavakoli, S. (2015, March). Basics of developmental supervision. Workshop presented at the 2015 Annual Conference, Illinois Association for Marriage & Family Therapy, Naperville, IL.
Reynolds, C., Tejada, L., & Wootten, K. (2015, November). Incorporating playful strategies in play therapy supervision. Workshop presented at the Ohio Association for Play Therapy, Columbus, OH.
Reynolds, C., & Tejada, L. (2013, November). Developmental issues in play therapy supervision. Workshop presented at the Ohio Association for Play Therapy, Columbus,OH.
Reynolds, C., & Tejada, L. (2013, November). Playing it straight in supervision: Dealing with counter-transference issues in play therapy. Workshop presented at the Ohio Association for Play Therapy, Columbus, OH.
Local
Camp, A., & Tejada, L. (2018, October). Connection & Containment: Communicating Through Aggressive Play. Workshop presented at the 8th International Art In Response to Violence Conference, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL.
Tejada, L. (2018, September). Play Therapy: Starting Points Part 2. Continuing Education workshop presented to clinical staff at Leyden Family Services, Franklin Park, IL
Tejada, L. (2018, April). Play Therapy 101: Three basic skills—Tracking, content reflection, and limit-setting. Workshop presented at the Spring 2018 Office of School Counseling and Post-Secondary Advising of Chicago Public Schools Toolkit, Roberto Clemente High School, Chicago, IL.
Tejada, L. (2017, November). Play Therapy 101: Three basic skills—Tracking, content reflection, and limit-setting. Workshop presented at the Fall 2017 Office of School Counseling and Post-Secondary Advising of Chicago Public Schools Toolkit, Roberto Clemente High School, Chicago, IL.
Tejada, L. (2017, September). Play Therapy: Starting Points—Part 1. Continuing Education workshop presented to clinical staff at Leyden Family Services, Franklin Park, IL.
Room LWH 4107
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625-4699
United States
Office Hours TBA
Southern Illinois University
Rehabilitation Counseling, M.S.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Physical Education, B.S.
Recreation minor
Wednesday: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Counseling, M.A. programs
Non-degree certificate and endorsement programs in counseling
GSA-NCC Campus Coordinator
LPC/LCPC/LMFT Illinois counselor licensure application/issues
Loyola University, Chicago
Institute for Paralegal Studies
Post-Baccalaureate Paralegal Studies Program
Certificate in Paralegal Studies
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago
Board of Governors, B.A.
Room LWH 4075
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
Monday and Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (remote)
Tuesday through Thursday: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (on campus)
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Rehabilitation Counselor Education, Ph.D.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Rehabilitation Counseling, M.A.
National Changhua University of Education
Rehabilitation Counseling, M.S.
Fu Jen Catholic University
School of Medicine
Occupational Therapy, B.S.
Blalock, K., Chan, F., Cardoso, E., Lee, E. J., Iwanaga, K., Wu. J. R., & Chen, X. (2022). Psychometric validation of the Scale for Ethnocultural Empathy in a sample of undergraduate and graduate students in rehabilitation: A brief report. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin. Advance online publication. http://doi.org/10.1177/00343552221102395
Dutta, A., Kundu, M., Wu, J. R., Iwanaga, K., Bezyak, J., Boen, R., ... & Chan, F. (2022). Evaluating Career Self-Efficacy of African American College Students With Disabilities: 7 A Factor-Analytic Approach. Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education, 35(4), 298-309.
Iwanaga, K., Chen, X., Wu, J. R., Lee, B., Deppert, B., Tansey, T., Chan, C., Tao, J. & Chan, F. (2022). Psychometric validation of the Wisconsin Community Participation Scale in a sample of people with chronic health conditions and disabilities living in the community. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 66(1), 58-65. http://doi.org/10.1177_00343552211063873
Bezyak, J., Kaya, C., Hsu, S., Iwanaga, K., Wu, J. R., Lee, B., Kundu, M., Chan, F., & Tansey N. T (2022). Characteristics of individuals with disabilities receiving transportation services in vocational rehabilitation. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation. Prepress. http://doi.org/10.3233/JVR-221226
Tavakoli, S. & Wu, J. R. (2022). The mediation effect of posttraumatic perception between self-esteem and PTSD among student veterans. Journal of College Student Psychotherapy. Advanced online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/87568225.2022.2133761
Wu, J. R., Iwanaga, K., Chan, F., Lee, B., Chen, X., Walker, R., Fortuna, K. & Brooks, J. (2022). Organizational support and positive organizational psychology factors contributing to job satisfaction in peer support specialists. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-022-10054-7
Wu, J. R., Kundu, M., Iwanaga, K., Chan, F., Chen, X., Rumrill, P., & Wehman, P. (2022). Social-cognitive career theory predictors of goal persistence in Black college students with disabilities. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/00343552221108407
Brooks, J. M., Wu, J. R., Umucu, E., Storm, M., Chiu, C.-Y., Walker, R., & Fortuna, K. L. (2021). Key components of recovery predict occupational performance and health in peer support specialists. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal.
Iwanaga, K., Wu, J. R., Armstrong, A., Kaya, C., Dutta, A., Kundu, M., & Chan, F. (2021). Assessing perceived social support among African American college students with disabilities: A confirmatory factor analysis. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 34(2), 127-140.
Iwanaga, K., Wu, J. R, Chan, F., Rumrill, P., Wehman, P., Brooke, V., Avellone, L., & Taylor, J. (2021). A systematic review of systematic reviews of secondary health conditions, health promotion, and employment of people with intellectual disabilities. Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counseling. Advance online publication.
Koch, L., Rumrill, P., Wu, J. R., Rumrill, S., Iwanaga, K., & Chan, F. (2021). Effective vocational rehabilitation services for improving the postsecondary educational and employment outcomes of young adults with traumatic brain injuries. Brain Injury Professional Magazine, 17(3), 15-20.
Pfaller, J., Chan, F., Iwanaga, K., Wu, J. R., Rumrill, S., Chen, X., Lee, D & Berven, N. (2021). The international classification of functioning, disability, and health (ICF) as a participation model for people with multiple sclerosis: A hierarchical regression analysis. Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counseling, 26(2),1-18.
B., Pfaller, J., Iwanaga, K., Chen, X., Wu, J. R., & Chan, F. (2020). Core self-evaluations as a mediator of the relationship between stress and quality of life in women with multiple sclerosis. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Umucu, E., Wu, J. R., Sanchez, J., Brooks, J. M., Chiu, C. Y., Tu, W. M., & Chan, F. (2019) Psychometric validation of the PERMA-profiler as a well-being measure for student veterans, Journal of American College Health.
Wu, J. R., Iwanaga, K., Chen, X, Lee, B., Umucu, E., Tao, J., Grenawalt, T.A., Pfaller, J., Chan, F. (2019). Psychometric validation of the Brief Multiple Sclerosis Community Participation Scale. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 51(1), 33-39.
Umucu, E., Iwanaga, K., Wu, J. R., Brooks, J., Ditchman, N., Flowers-Benton, S. & Chan, F. (2018). Preliminary validation of a short-form of the Perceived Stress Questionnaire for use in clinical rehabilitation counseling research and practice. Rehabilitation Research, Policy and Education, 32(4), 232-243.
Chen, X., Wu, J. R., Iwanaga, K. (2022, Spring). International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework as a model of community participation. Poster presentation at the 22nd annual meeting of the National Rehabilitation Educators Conference, National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE), San Diego, CA.
Iwanaga, K., Rumrill, S., Wu, J. R., Chen, X., & Lee, B. (2021, Summer). Effects of postsecondary education on employment outcomes and earnings of youth with TBI. Poster presentation at the 21st annual meeting of the National Rehabilitation Educators Conference, National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE), Online.
Kundu, M., Wu, J. R., Boen, R. (2021, January). Evaluating career self-efficacy of African Americans college students with disabilities. Project E3: Educate Empower and Employ Webcasts.
Dutta, A., Kundu, M., Wu, J. R., Iwanaga, K., Chan, F., Boen, R., Ruiz, D., Merckerson, C (2020, April). Evaluating career self-efficacy of African Americans college students with disabilities. Poster presentation at the 20th annual meeting of the National Rehabilitation Educators Conference, National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE), San Diego, Calif.
Lee, B., Pfaller, J., Iwanaga, K., Chen, X., Wu, J. R., & Chan, F. (2020, April). Core self-evaluation as mediator between stress and quality of life in multiple sclerosis. Poster presentation at the 20th annual meeting of the National Rehabilitation Educators Conference, National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE), San Diego, Calif.
Kundu, K., Cardoso, E., & Wu, J. R. (2019, July). Transition engagement of African American youth with disabilities: A serial mediation model. Concurrent session at the 26th annual training conference of National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns (NAMRC), Atlanta, Ga.
Wu, J. R., Brooks, J., Iwanaga, K., Chen, X., Lee, B. Tao, J., & Chan, F. (2019, April). A self-determination theory for physical activity engagement among people with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Poster presentation at the 19th annual meeting of the National Rehabilitation Educators Conference, National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE), San Diego, Calif.
Wu, J. R., Iwanaga, K., Grenawalt, T., Mpofu, N., Chen, X., & Lee, B. (2019, April). Employer practices for integrating people with disabilities. Poster presentation at the 19th annual meeting of the National Rehabilitation Educators Conference, National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE), San Diego, Calif.
Lee, B., Kaya, C., Chen, X., Wu, J. R., Iwanaga, K., & Chan, F. (2019, April). The buffering effect of character strengths on depression in Turkish college students. Poster presentation at the 19th annual meeting of the National Rehabilitation Educators Conference, National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE), San Diego, Calif.
Chen, X., Lee, B., Wu, J. R., Iwanaga, K., Tansey, T., & Chan, F. (2019, April). Employer practices for customized training efforts for people with disabilities: A scoping review. Poster presentation at the 19th annual meeting of the National Rehabilitation Educators Conference, National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE), San Diego, Calif.
Chen, X., Lee, B., Wu, J. R., Iwanaga, K., Muller, V., & Chan, F. (2019, April). Participation as mediator for the relationship between disability and life satisfaction in fibromyalgia. Poster presentation at the 19th annual meeting of the National Rehabilitation Educators Conference, National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE), San Diego, Calif.
Chen, X., Wu, J. R., Tao, J., Tansey, T., Wang, M. H., & Lin, C. P. (2019, April). Motivational interviewing for rehabilitation professionals in China. Poster presentation at the 19th annual meeting of the National Rehabilitation Educators Conference, National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE), San Diego, Calif.
Wu, J. R., Iwanaga, K., Chen, X., Lee, B., Tansey, T. & Chan, F (2018, November). Psychometric validation of the Brief Multiple Sclerosis Community Participation Scale. Concurrent session at the fifth ICF International Conference, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Wu, J. R., Iwanaga, K., Chen, X., Lee, B., Umucu, E., Pfaller, J., Tao, J., & Chan, F. (2018, March). Psychometric validation of a brief participation scale for people with multiple sclerosis. Poster presentation at the 18th annual meeting of the National Rehabilitation Educators Conference, National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE), Anaheim, Calif.
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) Mary Switzer Merit Research Fellow. (Grant #90SFGE0035-01-00)
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
Governors State University
Counselor Education and Supervision, Ph.D.
Governors State University
Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling, M.A.
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
Monday: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
