Dalziel Reliford-Stone

Dalziel Reliford-Stone (she/her/hers) is an LPCC-S embedded clinician in UC's College-Conservatory of Music (CCM).

She graduated from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a Bachelor of Arts in English. She also earned an MA degree in Biblical Studies from Asbury Theological Seminary. As a former board-certified chaplain, she developed skills in death, dying, grief, bereavement, and end-of-life issues. Always curious about religion and spirituality, Dalziel’s interest was focused on spiritual expressions and how people utilize religious and spiritual practices to aid their mental health. Dalziel completed an MA in Counseling at Xavier University. She worked as a school-based therapist and was an embedded nursing home clinician, primarily focusing on substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and advocacy. 

As a clinician, Dalziel’s primary focus is the therapeutic relationship. She has a broad theoretical foundation and utilizes specific techniques based on the individual needs of each client. For Dalziel, providing a safe place for validation, affirmation, and acceptance is essential.  She hopes to empower clients to claim their identity and to live their authentic truth. Dalziel views herself as an encourager and promoter of students in pursuit of the best version of themselves. As the embedded clinician for CCM, Dalziel works with students and staff to embrace authenticity, self-acceptance, and wholeness.

B.A. English: Xavier University Cincinnati, Ohio,

M.A. Biblical Studies : Asbury Theological Seminary Wilmore, KY,

M.A. Counseling: Xavier University Cincinnati, Ohio,

Phone: 513-556-0648
relifod@ucmail.uc.edu