Delarious O. Stewart

Dr. Delarious O. Stewart serves as Assistant Professor of Counseling in the Department of Counseling within East Texas A&M University's College of Education and Human Services. A Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, National Certified Counselor, National Certified School Counselor, and National Certified School Psychologist, his multi-state licensure reflects expertise spanning counseling, school psychology, and educational leadership. His career integrates academic instruction with practical leadership in school systems and private practice, directing counseling programs and managing psychological services.

His educational foundation includes:

• Ed.D. in Child Development (Jackson State University)
• Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision (University of the Cumberlands, expected August 2026)
• S.S.P. in School Psychology (University of Louisiana at Monroe)
• Ed.S. in Special Education and Disability Studies (Jackson State University)
• M.Ed. in Educational Leadership (Southern University and A&M College)
• M.A. in Counselor Education (Southern University and A&M College)
• B.A. in Mass Communications (Print Journalism) (Southern University and A&M College)

Dr. Stewart's research confronts systemic inequities affecting African American men and boys through intersecting lenses:

• Social determinants of mental health
• Digital divide impacts on education and mental health
• Culturally responsive counseling interventions
• School discipline disparities and MTSS frameworks
• Faith-based community mental health roles
• Hip-hop culture's influence on adolescent development

His 2024-2025 publications reveal a cohesive scholarly trajectory addressing mental health equity through environmental justice, cultural competence in counseling, trauma-informed social-emotional learning, microaggression mitigation, and school discipline reform. These works bridge psychology, education, and public health using community-engaged methodologies to dismantle systemic barriers.

As an educator, Dr. Stewart teaches graduate courses including Assessment in Counseling (COUN 517), Counseling Children and Adolescents (COUN 534), and Supervision in Counseling (COUN 620). He mentors students in evidence-based practice development while advocating for culturally competent counselor training. His professional leadership extends to organizations including the American Counseling Association, National Association of School Psychologists, and National Black Child Development Institute, driving initiatives for inclusive mental health access.