Faculty: Sheldon G. Aaron, MS, LCPC (IL), NCC

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Sheldon G. Aaron, MS, LCPC (IL), NCC

Assistant Professor, Counseling and Behavioral Health Department

Email
sheldon_aaron@williamjames.edu
Pronouns
he/him/his

 

Degree Major/Emphasis Institution Year
MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling Eastern Illinois University 2017
BA Sociology Eastern Illinois University 2015
BA Psychology Eastern Illinois University 2015

Courses

  • Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy (CX510)
  • Introduction to Family Therapy (FX510)
  • Diversity, Difference and Inclusion (CC524)

Research and Practice Interests

  • Anti-Racist Teaching Practices
  • Anti-Racist Counseling Practices
  • Black and Queer Affirming Treatment
  • Couples Counseling
  • Clinical Supervision

Professional Licenses and Certifications

  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (Illinois)
  • National Certified Counselor

Awards

  • Doctoral Student Ethics Competition Award - 2022, American Counseling Association

Publications and Presentations

  • Joe, J.R., Shillingford, A., Aaron, S., Pharaoh, T., and Gonner, J. (2023). Sexual health and HIV prevention for youth: A survey of school counselors’ beliefs, attitudes, and professional behaviors. Professional School Counselor, 27(1). 
  • Larson, H., Aaron, S. G., Conn, S. R., and Sinclair, E. (2020). The effects of peer mentoring in a Midwestern high school. Mentoring and Tutoring, 28(5), 522-535. doi.org/10.1080/13611267.2020.1859325
  • Hagedorn, W. B., Aaron, S., and Yanson, J. (2023, Spring). CACREP and HRSA: Making impacts on the holistic care needs of vulnerable and underserved clients. CACREP Connect.  
  • Aaron, S. G., Augustine, B., and Guest, J. D. (2022). Rupture prevention and resolution strategies when racial microaggressions occur in the classroom. Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Summer 2022 Newsletter.
  • Aaron, S., Heaton, K., and Dwyer, A. (2023, March). Queering the space: Implementing SAIGE competencies in the classroom. American Counseling Association Conference and Expo, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • Pharaoh, T., Aaron, S., and Joe, J.R. (2021, November). Critical pedagogy for the development of antiracist and abolitionist school counseling. Association for Moral Development 47th Annual Conference, Virtual, United States.
  • Heaton, K., Dwyer, A., and Aaron, S. (2022, October). Queering the space: Implementing SAIGE competencies in the classroom. Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities Conference, Chicago, IL., United States.
  • Frawley, C., and Aaron, S. (2021, October). Creative group work for addressing bullying with LGBTGEQIAP+ youth: Promoting self-esteem and sense of belonging. Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities Conference, Virtual, United States.
  • Aaron, S., Pharaoh, T., Joe, J. R., and Shillingford, A. (2022, November 5). Critical pedagogy for the development of antiracist and abolitionist school counseling. Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Baltimore, MD, United States.
  • Aaron, S., and Norman, A. (2022, November 5). Queer-Informed Narrative Therapy for Black Gender Expansive Clients. Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Baltimore, MD, United States.
  • Aaron, S., and Belk, K. (2021, November 17). Broaching: A necessary strategy for counseling professionals. Web Series for the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Virtual, United States.
  • Aaron, S. and Wright, G.G. (2021, February 20). Pieces of the puzzle: Acknowledging Black gender-expansive clients place in our world. 3rd Annual CSI Florida Statewide Networking Conference, Virtual, United States.
  • Aaron, S., Outlaw-Barmore, L., and Neuer-Colburn, A. (2021, February 10). Crossroads: A Conversation on the Intersections of Race, Sexuality, and Gender. Webinar for Florida Counseling Association, Virtual, United States.
  • Yanson, J., and Aaron, S. (2022, January). Rainbows and resilience: Impacts of COVID-19 on the LGBTQEIA+ population. University of Central Florida 14th Annual Counseling Conference, Virtual, United States.
  • Aaron, S., Wilson, N., Pharaoh, T., and Russel, B. (Nov. 2020). Matters of Diversity. Panel Discussion UCF Office of Inclusion and Diversity, Orlando, FL. (Zoom)
  • Joe, J.R., Norman, A., Aaron, S., Pharaoh, T. (Nov. 2020). Heart to Heart: A Sex Positive Chat. Panel Discussion with UCF HIV Education, Awareness, and Research Team, Orlando, FL. (Zoom)

Concurrent Leadership, Service and Professional Activities

  • Private Practice - Mental Health
  • Secretary, Association of Counseling Sexology and Sexual Wellness
  • Chair, Emerging Leaders Program, Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities
  • Co-Chair, Mental Health Interest Network, Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision

Prior Experience

  • Co-Coordinator, Opioid Workforce Expansion Program, University of Central Florida
  • Coordinator, Integrated Health Care Symposium, University of Central Florida
  • President, Counselor Education Doctoral Student Organization, University of Central Florida

Professional Affiliations

  • Association of Counseling Sexology and Sexual Wellness
  • Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities
  • American Counseling Association
  • Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development
  • Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors, and it's Southern region Association

Community Involvement

  • H.E.A.R.T: HIV Education, Awareness, and Research Team, Orlando, FL