Ask the Author Q & A: Empower Yourself Against Racial and Cultural Stress

Ryan C.T. DeLapp, PhD, is a psychologist who specializes in treating individuals struggling with anxiety, phobias, panic disorder, ADHD, racial trauma and depression. He draws from evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Dr DeLapp is widely recognized for his expertise in supporting minority individuals with healing from and learning to navigate cultural stressors within their lives and has developed a novel program at The Ross Center called REACH (Racial, Ethnic, and Cultural Healing). With an engaging, compassionate, and relatable style, Dr. DeLapp is committed to helping clients build the skills needed to thrive in their daily lives. Dr. DeLapp earned his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Louisville and is a licensed psychologist in New York, Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY, and has received advanced training in CBT, DBT, and ACT. Dr. DeLapp has practiced in a variety of clinical settings, including as assistant professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, attending psychologist at Montefiore’s Child and Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatry Division, and psychologist at Einstein’s Student Mental Health Center. A highly regarded speaker and educator, he has taught master’s and doctoral level students and frequently presents at schools and clinical conferences. His expertise is often sought out by the national media, and he has participated in numerous podcasts and webinars for the public. Dr. DeLapp recently published a workbook titled Empower Yourself Against Racial and Cultural Stress: Using Skills from the REACH Program to Heal, Cope, and Thrive.