Biography

Vaida Kazlauskaite is an assistant professor in the Couple and Family Therapy program, housed within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. Her research focuses on medical family therapy, exploring how families cope when a member is diagnosed with a chronic or terminal illness.

In particular, Kazlauskaite's work aims to understand how medical and mental health providers can engage all members of the family in communication about the illness. She also explores the needs of families while adjusting their lifestyles to adapt to having an ill family member. The objective is to provide training modules for medical and mental health providers in these areas.

Kazlauskaite is published in several peer-reviewed journals that are centered around this research area. Additionally, she has been interviewed by media outlets such as Nevada Public Radio on topics including navigating relationships and anxiety.