DePalo, Ralph

Ralph DePalo (B.19XX). An American social worker based in New York City. Dr. DePalo received his Bachelor’s degree from Iona College in Gerontology. He went on to receive his Master’s Degree from Fordham University at Lincoln Center from the Graduate School of Social Service receiving a full two year scholarship from The National Institute of Mental Health in Gerontological Community Mental Health. He completed psychoanalytic training from The Alfred Adler Institute in New York City.

Dr. DePalo received his Ph.D in Clinical Social Work from the Ehrankranz School of Social Work at New York University. Dr DePalo brings with him thirty years of experience in Mental Health and Health Care settings. He is adjunct professor at New York University in Clinical Social Work and Psychology. In addition, he is an adjunct professor at Fordham University at Lincoln Center and the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College.

His areas of expertise and research are Clinical Practice with Individuals and Families, Trauma, Palliative care, Neuroscience, Forensics  and Mental Health and well being. He serves on the Scientific and Medical Advisory Boards for Stand for the Troops and Global Stress Initiative.