Sarah
Dalton
Sarah Dalton
- Campus: Online
- Department: Counselor Education
- Institution: The Chicago School
- Office Phone: 312-329-6678
Biography
Sarah E. Dalton earned her doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. She also earned her master's degree in community counseling from the same university. Dr. Dalton has worked in a number of community counseling settings including her telebehavioral health private practice, which serves LGBTQ+ individuals and those requiring sex therapy. Dr. Dalton also sees clients with issues related to foster care, adoption, graduate school, and adjustment concerns. Dr. Dalton loves the combination of teaching clinical mental health counseling, supervising counselors in training for licensure, and private practice. Dr. Dalton has been with The Chicago School within the Counselor Education Department since March 2019.
Education History
Degree Institution PhD Counselor Education and Supervision Duquesne University , Pittsburgh, PA MSEd Community Counseling Duquesne University , Pittsburgh, PA BS Communication Studies Saint Mary's College , Notre Dame, IN Professional Memberships
Role Organization Member American Counseling Association Member Pennsylvania Counseling Assocation Member ACES Member ALGBTIC Member PS-SAIGE Member AASECT Co-Advisor Chi Sigma Iota Presentations
Title Location Date The Inclusive and Supportive Workplace: Disability Resources for Employers. Pittsburgh, PA October 2016 Lessening the Impact of Violence: LGBTQ- Supportive Resources to Improve Well-Being. Pittsburgh, PA October 2015 Causes, Treatments, and Experiences of Mental Health in the LGBTQ Community. Pittsburgh, PA October 2014 Reports from the Salad Bowl: Unity and Diversity in Graduate Program Cohorts Denver, CO October 2013 The LGBTQ Counselor Identity: Supporting Personal and Professional Identities in Practice Providence, RI September 2014 A Multidimensional Understanding of Gender Identity, Affectional Orientation, and Intersections with other Identities Pittsburgh, PA November 2018 LGBTQA+ Affirmative Practices Ligonier, PA July 2017 LGBT Affirmative Practices State College, PA November 2016 Advocating for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Well-Being through Parental Acceptance and Education State College, PA November 2015 The LGBTQ Counselor Identity State College, PA November 2014 Clients with HIV: Helping to Manage Health, Wellness, and Life Aston, PA April 2014 Unity and Diversity in Graduate Cohorts: Effectiveness of Current Efforts State College, PA November 2013 The Parent Involvement Model and Bullying Prevention Lancaster, PA December 2013 Using online modalities for graduate support and mentorship during challenging times Online April 8, 2021 Beyond the Rainbow Flag Online April 2020 Moving Beyond Safe Spaces Online October 2020 How to Support LGBTQ Counselors via Self Care, Personal and Professional Development, Supervision Needs and Barriers Online October 2020 LGBTQ+ Prison Trauma Online May 2024 Becoming Sex Positive: Insights into sex positive therapy Online May 2023 Technological innovations in relationship and sex therapy for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities Online May 2022 Sex positive education: Everything you didn't cover in graduate school and how to better support your clinets Online May 2022 Theory Troupe round table Online May 2022 Supervision and tele-supervision ethics Online May 2022 Using online modalities for graduate support and mentorship during challenging times Online April 2021 LGBTQIA+ Folks and the criminal justice system: Exploring the need for advocacy efforts Harrisburg, PA October 2024 Supports for the queer counseling professional Harrisburg, PA October 2024 Advocacy in action! A queer state of affiairs Harrisburg, PA November 2024 Creating a LGBTQ+ inclusive practice Harrisburg, PA November 2024 Centering the discussions of gender and sexuality on the queer community Cranberry, PA November 2022 Becoming and being a sex therapist Cranberry, PA November 2022 Queering your conceptualization: Just because we haven't measured it, doesn't mean it doesn't work! Cranberry, PA November 2022 LGBTQ Supervision and Clinical Case Studies King of Prussia, PA November 2021 Yes, we have sex too! Sex-positive education for individuals on the autism spectrum King of Prussia, PA November 2021 Everything you didn't learn in graduate school: LGBTQ+ sex education King of Prussia, PA November 2021 Human sexuality and gender identity across the lifespan Villanova, PA March 30, 2022 Your graduate and professional students Online February 2, 2021 Sex therapy interventions for non-certified master's therapists Philadelphia, PA Feburary 19, 2021 Community Involvement
Role Organization Volunteer Pittsburgh Foster Organizations Volunteer Supervision for LPC professionals in PA Volunteer Pro Bono Sessions for Clients Volunteer PS-SAIGE Areas of Expertise
Area Expertise Diversity GLBT Identity Models Adoption Marriage & Family Couples Counseling Foster Care Sexuality/Gender Issues LGBTQ LGBTQ Licenses
Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) , Pennsylvania National Certified Counselor (NCC) , USA AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CST) , USA Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) , USA Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH) Publications
Chapter Strickler, A., Dalton, S., & Bonfini, J. (2014). Selecting Effective Interventions. In Sage Publications (Ed.) Group work leadership instructor's manual: .
Dalton, S. (2023). Ethics in sex therapy. In Sex & gender: Current clinical concepts and practices: The Professional Resource Press.
Journal Mulcahy, M., Dalton, S., Kolbert, J., Crothers, L. (2016). Informal mentoring for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students. The Journal of Educational Research, ,
Gordon, G., Dalton, S., Kolbert, J. B., Kanyongo, G. Y. & Crothers, L. M. (2014). Proactive and reactive aggression and cognitive and affective empathy among students in middle childhood. International Journal of School and Cognitive Psychology, 2 ,
Kolbert, J., Crothers, L., & Dalton, S. (2014). Bullying Experiences of LGBTQ Students in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.. Written in collaboration with Persad and GLSEN, ,
Question and Answer
What advice would you give to a student entering The Chicago School? As you enter The Chicago School, specifically the Counselor Education Department, I would encourage you to be open! Be open to asking questions, be open to learning, be open to receiving feedback, and be open to working with others. Our department has so much to offer you! If you want to get involved, talk to any of the faculty and we can help you reach your goals.