Perera-Diltz, Dilani M., Ph.D.

Associate Professor & Coordinator, Counseling

Department of Counseling, Special Education, & Diversity

University of Houston-Clear Lake

2700 Bay Area Blvd., Box 08

Houston, TX 77058

(281) 283-3557

ACADEMIC DEGREES

Doctor of PhilosophyThe University of Toledo2006Counselor Education

Title:An investigation of the psychometric properties of the Sinhala version of the Impact of Event Scale-Revised

Master of ArtsBowling Green State University1996Guidance & CounselingBachelor of Arts Eastern Connecticut State University 1994 Psychology

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES and CERTIFICATION

Licensed Professional Counselor with Supervision Designation (LPC-s), August, 2015. License Number 74656. Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision Designation(PCC-s), May, 2001. License Number E3526. State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board.

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), August, 2015. License Number L13120. Texas Department of State Health.

Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor with Clinical Supervision Designation (LICDC-cs),March, 1998. License Number 991464. Ohio Chemical Dependency Professional Board, Ohio. Inactive.

National Certified Counselor (NCC), November 2015, Certificate Number 633883, National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc.

Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), October 2016, Certificate Number 509934, National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc.

Professional School Counselor, July, 2007. License Number OH3014845. Ohio Department of Education.Non-active.

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

  • Piper Award Finalist, University of Houston –Clear Lake, 2017.
  • Outstanding Pre-Tenure Counselor Educator Award Nominee,Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 2017.
  • Research and Writing Award Recipient, Ohio Counseling Association, 2012.
  • Outstanding Educator Award Nominee, Ohio Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 2012.
  • Shew Scholarship Recipient, The University of Toledo, 2006.
  • Graduate Assistantship, Department of Counselor Education and School Psychology, The University of Toledo, 2003-2006.
  • Best Dissertation Nominee, Department of Counselor Education and School Psychology, The University of Toledo, 2006.
  • Graduate Assistantship, Graduate College, Bowling Green State University, 1995-1996.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Associate Professor & Coordinator, Counseling, University of Houston-Clear Lake, Texas (2016 - present)
  • Associate Professor, Counseling, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas (2014 - 2016)
  • Associate Professor, Counselor Education, Cleveland State University, Ohio (2012 – 2014)
  • Assistant Professor, Counselor Education, Cleveland State University, Ohio (2006- 2012)
  • Teaching Assistant, The University of Toledo, Ohio (2004-2005)
  • Adjunct Instructor, Rhodes State College, Lima, Ohio (2004).
  • Employee Assistance Program Counselor, Phoenix Connection, Bowling Green, Ohio, (2003- 2006)
  • Professional Counselor, Psychosocial Associates, Columbus Grove, Ohio (2001-2003)
  • Substance Abuse Counselor, St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio (2000-2003)
  • Chemical Dependency Counselor, Western Ohio Regional Treatment and Habilitation Center, Lima, Ohio (1996-2000)

Graduate level COURSES TAUGHT at University of Houston- Clear Lake since Fall 2016

COUN 5010 Professional Preparation Seminar (Traditional)

COUN 5231 Introduction to Counseling(Traditional)

COUN 5931 Stress Management & Wellness(Traditional)

COUN 5432 Theories of Counseling (Traditional)

COUN 6232 Assessment Issues for Counselors (Web based)

COUN 6334 Career Development & Counseling (Web based)

COUN 6533 Crisis Intervention (Traditional)

COUN 6535 Systems Counseling (Traditional)

Graduate level COURSES TAUGHT at Lamar University since Fall 2014

CNDV 5303 Introduction to School Counseling (Web-based)

CNDV 5312Group Counseling Theories and Techniques (Web-based)

CNDV 5320Multicultural Counseling (Web-based)

CNDV 5322Law, Ethics, and Professionalism (Hybrid)

CNDV 5323Career Development (Web-based)

CNDV 5324Substance Abuse Counseling (Hybrid and Web-based)

CNDV 5330 Developmental Guidance (Web-based)

CNDV 5390School Counseling Practicum (Web-based)

CNDV 5393Community Counseling Practicum (Web based)

CNDV 5480 Residency (Hybrid)

CNDV 5381Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling (Web based)

Graduate level COURSES TAUGHT at Cleveland State University since Fall 2006

ALD 603Life Span Development (Web-based)

CNS 611Assessment (Traditional)

CNS 650Case Studies and Interventions (Traditional and Web-based)

CNS 678Introduction to School Counseling (Web-based)

CNS 679Program Development & Implementation in School Counseling (Hybrd)

CNS 685School Counseling Internship (Traditional)

CNS 686/687Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship (Traditional)

Undergraduate level COURSES TAUGHT at The University of Toledo, Ohio, Spring 2004-Spring 2005

CMHC 1240 Substance Abuse in Mental Health (Traditional)

CMHC 3150Substance Abuse in Mental Health (Traditional)

CMHC 3110Case Management (Traditional)

CMHC 3940Mental Health Internship (Traditional)

Undergraduate level COURSES TAUGHT at Rhodes State College, Lima, Ohio, Summer 2004

PSY 101General Psychology (Traditional)

PUBLICATIONS

Book

Perera-Diltz, D. M., & MacCluskie, K. C.(Eds.) (2011).The Counselor Educator’s Survival Guide: Designing and Teaching Outstanding Courses in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. New York: Routledge.

Book Chapters

Perera-Diltz, D. M., & Duba-Sauerheber, J. (2017). Delphi method: Exploring counselor educators’ valued learning experiences. SAGEResearch Methods Cases (pp. 1-17). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Perera-Diltz, D. M., Intagliata, A. J., & Laux, J. M. (2016). Middle adulthood: Emotional and social development. In D. Capuzzi & M.Stauffer (Eds.), Lifespan Development (pp. 472-507). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

Laux, J. M., Perera-Diltz, D. M., Calmes, S. A., Behl, M., & Vasquez, J. (2016). Assessment and diagnosis of addictions. In D. Capuzzi & M.Stauffer (Eds.), Foundations of Addictions Counseling (3rd ed., pp. 119-146). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.

Laux, J. M., Perera-Diltz, D. M., & Calmes, S. A. (2012). Assessment and diagnosis of addictions. In D. Capuzzi & M.Stauffer (Eds.), Foundations of Addictions Counseling (2nd ed., pp. 101-124). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.

Perera-Diltz, D. M. (2011). Adapting courses to the online format. In D. M. Perera-Diltz & K. C. MacClusckie (Eds.), The Counselor Educator’s Survival Guide: Designing and Teaching Outstanding Courses in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling(pp. 299-314). New York: Routledge.

Rak, C. F, Perera-Diltz, D. M., & MacCluskie, K. C. (2011). Psychopharmacology across the lifespan: Psychotropics are socomplicated.In D. M. Perera-Diltz & K. C. MacClusckie (Eds.), The Counselor Educator’s Survival Guide: Designing and Teaching Outstanding Courses in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling(pp. 269-283). New York: Routledge.

Peer Reviewed Journal Articles

Perera-Diltz, D. M., & Greenidge, W. (In Press). Mindfulness techniques to promote culturally appropriate engagement. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health.

Perera-Diltz, D. M., Davis, R. J., & Uzuner Smith, S., & Sheperis, C. (In Press). Introducing a pre-determined feedback pool for evaluating students’ online discussion participation. Journal of Teaching and Learning with Technology.

Perera-Diltz, D. M. & Duba-Sauerheber, J. (2017). Mentoring and other valued components of counselor educator doctoral training: A delphi study. InternationalJournal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education, 6(2), 1-14.

Moe, J., Perera-Diltz, D. M., & Sepulveda, V. (2014). Beyond competence: Fostering LGBTQQI ally development through supervision. Journal of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Issues in Counseling, 8(4), 389-401.

Perera-Diltz, D. M., & Moe, J. (2014).Formative and summative assessment in online education. Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching, 7(1), 130-142.

Moe, J. L., Perera-Diltz, D. M.,Finnerty, P., Sepulveda, V. (2014).Salience, Valence, Context, and Integration: Conceptualizing the Needs of Sexually and Gender Diverse Youth in P–12 Schools. Journal of Homosexuality, 61(3), 435-451. doi:10.1080/00918369.2013.842437

Perera-Diltz, D. M., Laux, J. M., & Toman, S. (2012). Cross-cultural exploration of PTSD: Assessment, diagnosis, and recommended treatment.Gestalt Review, 16, 69-87.

Perera-Diltz, D. M., & Perry, J.(2011). Screening for adolescent substance related disorders using the SASSI-A2: Implications for non-reporting youth. Journal of Addictions and Offender Counseling, 31, 66-79.

Perera-Diltz, D. M., & Mason, K. L. (2011). A national survey of school counselor supervision practices: Administrative, clinical, peer, and technology mediated supervision. Journal of School Counseling, 10(4). Available at

Perera-Diltz, D. M., Moe, J. L., & Mason, K. L. (2011). An exploratory study in school counselor consultation engagement. Journal of School Counseling, 9(13). Available at

Perera-Diltz, D. M.(2010).Volunteerism: How available are volunteer opportunities for high school students? Career Planning and Adult Development, 26, 39-52.

Perera-Diltz, D. M., & Mason, K. L. (2010). An exploration of accountability practices of school counselors: A National Study. Journal of Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory, and Research, 38, 52-70.

Moe, J. L., Perera-Diltz, D. M., & Sepulveda, V. (2010). Are consultation and social justice advocacy similar? The perceptions of professional counselors and counseling students. Journal of Social Action in Counseling & Psychology, 2, 106-123.

Mason, K. L., & Perera-Diltz, D. M. (2010). Factors that influence pre-service administrators’ views of appropriate school counselor duties. Journal of School Counseling, 8(5). Available at

Moe, J. L., Soto-Leggett, E., Perera-Diltz, D. M. (2010). School counseling for systemic change: Bullying and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth. In G. R. Walz, J. C. Bleuer, and R. K. Yep (Eds.), Compelling Counseling Images: The Best of VISTAS 2010. Alexandria, VA: Counseling Outfitters.

Perera-Diltz, D. M., Laux, J. M., Tiamiyu, M. F., Piazza, N. J., Ritchie, M., & Stead, G. B. (2009). Development of a screening instrument for post-traumatic symptoms: The Sinhala version of the impact of event scale-revised. Psychology and Developing Society, 21, 277-298.

Moe, J. L., & Perera-Diltz, D. M. (2009). An overview of systems-organizational consultation for professional counselors. Journal of Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory, and Research, 37, 27-37.

Perera-Diltz, D. M., & Mason, K. L. (2008, September 18). Ideal to real: Duties performed by school counselors. Journal of School Counseling, 6(26). Available at

Jones, A. L., Perera-Diltz, D. M., Salyers, K. M., Laux, J. M., & Cochran, W. S.(2007). Testing hypothesized differences between college student adult children of alcoholics (ACOA) and non-ACOAs. Journal of College Counseling, 10, 19-26.

Laux, J. M., Young, J. A., McLaughlin, L., & Perera-Diltz, D. M. (2006). The development and evaluation of the French version of the Schwartz Outcome Scale (SOS-10-F). Canadian Journal of Counselling,40, 195-208.

Laux, J. M., Perera-Diltz, D. M., Smirnoff, J., & Salyers, K. M. (2005).The SASSI-3 Face-Valid Other Drug Scale: A psychometric investigation.Journal of Addictions and Offender Counseling, 26, 15-23.

Peer Reviewed Monographs

Perera-Diltz, D. M., & Monaghan, C. H. (2014). A dialogue on strategies for effective online counselor education instruction. In G. R. Walz and J. C. Bleuer, (Eds.), VISTAS Online 2014 (article 54). Alexandria, VA: Counseling Outfitters. Available at

Perera-Diltz, D. M., & Moe, J. (2012). Online instruction of counselor education coursework: Maximizing strengths and minimizing limitations. In G. R. Walz, J. C. Bleuer, and R. K. Yep (Eds.), Ideas and Research You Can Use: VISTAS 2012 (Article 41).Available at

Perera-Diltz, D. M.,MacCluskie, K. C., Brennan, M. C., Britton, P. J., Coulter, S., Danzinger, P… & Welfel, E. R. (2012). Highlights on teaching counselor education: Decision points and pearls of wisdom for teaching counselor education coursework.In G. R. Walz, J. C. Bleuer, and R. K. Yep (Eds.), Ideas and Research You Can Use:VISTAS 2012. Available at

Moe, J. L., Perera-Diltz, D. M.,Rodriguez, T. (2012). Counseling for wholeness: integrating holistic wellness into case conceptualization and treatment planning.In G. R. Walz, J. C. Bleuer, and R. K. Yep (Eds.), Ideas and Research You Can Use: VISTAS 2012 (Article 31). Available at

Perera-Diltz, D. M., & Yeager, C. (2009). Application of the transtheoretical model within the integrative developmental model of supervision. In G. R. Walz, J. C. Bleuer, and R. K. Yep (Eds.), Compelling Counseling Images: The Best of VISTAS 2009(pp. 103-113). Alexandria, VA: Counseling Outfitters.

Peer Reviewed Encyclopedia Entries

Perera-Diltz, D. M. (2017). In-law relationships. In Carlson, J., and Dermer, S. (Ed.). The Encyclopedia of Marriage, Family, and Couples Counseling. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Perera-Diltz, D. M. (2017). Empathic listening. In Carlson, J., and Dermer, S. (Ed.). The Encyclopedia of Marriage, Family, and Couples Counseling. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Perera-Diltz, D. M. (2009). Assessment purposes. In E. Bradford (Ed.), ACA Encyclopedia of Counseling (pp.38-39). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.

Peer Reviewed Practice Briefs

Perera-Diltz, D. M. (2015).Cannabis use disorder. Practice Brief.American Counseling Association.

Newsletter

Perera-Diltz, D. M. (2009). How do school counselors spend their time? Ohio middle school counselors respond. The Advocate, 6-12.

Technical Reports

Prera-Diltz, D. M. (2017). UHCL Counseling Program Review. Unpublished report, Department of Counseling, Special Education, and Diversity, University of Houston – Clear Lake, Texas.

Perera-Diltz, D. M. (2017). New Program Request for Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master’s Degree. Unpublished report for Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Department of Counseling, Special Education, and Diversity, University of Houston – Clear Lake, Texas.

Perera-Diltz, D. M. (2017).School Counseling Program Report.Unpublished report for Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Department of Counseling, Special Education, and Diversity, University of Houston – Clear Lake, Texas.

Perera-Diltz, D. M. (2017).Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Report.Unpublished report for Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Department of Counseling, Special Education, and Diversity, University of Houston – Clear Lake, Texas.

Perera-Diltz, D. M. (2016).Addictions Counseling Program Report.Unpublished report for Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Department of Counseling, Special Education, and Diversity, University of Houston – Clear Lake, Texas.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS(Refereed presentations are indicated with an asterisk *)

International Level

*Schultheiss, D., Khamush, B. K., Conrad, J. B., Wallace, E., Bransteter, I., Michalos, S., Quinn,K., Martincin, K., Perera-Diltz, D., Graham, S. (2011, September). Work and family integration: Turkish immigrants in the United States. In D. Schultheiss (Chair). The workand family interface within sociocultural and economic contexts. Plenary Sessionconducted at the International Conference: Vocational Designing and Career Counseling:Challenges and New Horizons, Padova, Italy.

*Khamush, B. K., Conrad, J. B., Wallace, E., Bransteter, I., Perera-Diltz, D. M., Perry, J., … Schultheiss, D. (2010, June). Work-family interface of Turkish immigrants. Roundtable conducted at the NCDA-IAEVG – SVP International Symposium, Bridging International Perspectives of Career Development, San Francisco, CA.

National Level

*Greenidge, W., & Perera-Diltz, D. M. (2017, September). Using Mindfulness Techniques to Increase One's Cultural Competence. Presentation accepted for the Association for Creativity Annual Conference, Clear Water, Florida. [conference cancelled due to Hurricane Irma].

* Greenidge, W., & Perera-Diltz, D. M. (2016, March). Cultural Competence: A Journey of Mindfulness, not a Destination.Presentation at the American Counseling Association National Conference, Montreal, Canada.

*Perera-Diltz, D. M., & Duba-Sauerheber, J. (2015, October). Publish or perish: Is that all the training and skills needed to succeed in a faculty position? Round-table discussionconducted at the Bi-Annual National Conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

*Moe, J., Finnerty, P., Sepulveda, V.,Perera-Diltz, D. M. (2013, October). Counselors as allies: An affirming apprach for counseling and supervision with LGBTQ clients.

Presentation conducted at the Bi-Annual National Conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Denver, Colorado.

*Perera-Diltz. D. M., MacCluskie, K. C., Brown, S., Danzinger, P., Duba, J. D., Pehrsson, D., ... Laux, J. M.(2011, October). Developing coursework in counselor education with the most current and best resources and active learning skills. Presentation conducted at the Bi-Annual National Conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Nashville, Tennessee.

*Perera-Diltz. D. M., & Riley, S. (2011, October). Online instruction of counselor education coursework: Maximizing strengths and minimizing limitations. Round-table discussionconducted at the Bi-Annual National Conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Nashville, Tennessee.

*Perera-Diltz, D. M. (2007, November).Enhanced conceptualization of supervisees through the integration of Stoltenberg’s Integrative Development Model and Prochaska and DiClemente’s Stages of Change Model. Poster presentation conducted at the Bi-Annual National Conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Columbus, Ohio.

*Perera-Diltz, D. M., Laux, J. M., & Shinaver, P. (2005, October). Issues pertaining to online supervision. Paper accepted for presentation at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.

*Ritchie, M., Cox, J., & Perera-Diltz, D. M. (2005, October). Training counseling students to be advocates for change in their profession. Presentation conducted at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.

State Level

*Greenidge, W., & Perera-Diltz, D. M. (2018, March). Using Mindfulness Techniques to Increase the Cultural Competence of Counseling Students and Supervisees. Presentation accepted for the Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Austin, Texas.

*Tello, A., & Perera-Diltz, D. M. (2017, November). Helping First-Generation College Bound Students NavigateCollege Admissions and Financial Aid. Presentation accepted for the Texas Counseling Association Annual Professional Growth Conference, Galveston, Texas.

*Greenidge, W., Lopez, B., & Perera-Diltz, D. M. (2016, November). Cultural Competence: A Journey of Mindfulness, not a Destination. Presentation at the Texas Counseling Association Annual Professional Growth Conference, Corpus Christi, Texas.

* Frels, R., & Perera-Diltz, D. M. (2015, November). Becoming a mindful counselor. Presentation conducted at the Texas Counseling Association Annual Professional Growth Conference, Corpus Christi, Texas.

*Perera-Diltz, D. M., & Kolecki, R. (2013, November). A dialogue on diagnosis (DSM/ICD) and insurance reimbursement. Presentation conducted at the Annual State Conference of the Ohio Counseling Association, Columbus, Ohio.

*Perera-Diltz, D. M., & Kolecki, R. (2012, Novemeber). Overview of the proposed changes to DSM V. Presentation conducted at the Annual State Conference of the Ohio Counseling Association, Columbus, Ohio.

*Hairston, T., Calmes, S., Perera-Diltz, D. M., & Laux, J. M. (2011, November). How to usesubstance abuse disorder screens in counseling.Presentation conducted at the Annual State Conference of the Ohio Counseling Association, Columbus, Ohio.

*Perera-Diltz, D. M., MacCluskie, K., Barron, M., & Roppel, L. (2010, November). Eating vegetables and developing testing skills: Both are good for you, school counselors! Presentation conducted at the Annual State Conference of the Ohio Counseling Association, Columbus, Ohio.

*Perera-Diltz, D. M.(2008, November). How to determine a course of treatment with a client: A Transtheoretical case conceptualization. Presentation conducted at the Annual State Conference of the Ohio Counseling Association, Columbus, Ohio.

*Perera-Diltz, D. M. (2007, November). Comprehensive client conceptualization and treatment planning. Presentation conducted at the Annual State Conference of the Ohio Counseling Association, Columbus, Ohio.

*Perera-Diltz, D. M., Laux, J. M., & Bandfield, A. (2005, November). Online supervision: A solution to locating an appropriate supervisor. Presentation conducted at the Annual Conference of the Ohio Counseling Association, Columbus, Ohio.

*Laux, J. M., Young, J. L., Perera-Diltz, D. M., & McLaughlin, L. (2005, March). The development and evaluation of the French version of the Schwartz Outcome Scale-10 (SOS-10). Poster presentation conducted at the annual conference of the Society for Personality Assessment, Chicago, Illinois.

*Laux, J. M., Perera-Diltz, D. M., & Dabbs, C. (2004, November). The Transtheoretical model of change: Helping counselors understand their clients’ change processes. Presentation conducted at the Annual Conference of the Ohio Counseling Association, Columbus, Ohio.

Local Level

Perera-Diltz, D. M. (2015, April). Learning experiences necessary to make a good fit for counselor education. Presentation conducted at the Education Research Conference, Beaumont, Texas.

MacCluskie K. C., & Perera-Diltz, D. M. (2009, February). Creating wellness and balance to enhance overall health. Presentation conducted at the Partnership Conference, Cleveland, Ohio.