RALPH DE LA ROSA, LCSW

RALPH DE LA ROSA, LCSW, (he/they) is the author of the forthcoming Outshining Trauma: A New Vision of Radical Compassion (Shambhala Publications), his third work on the psychology of meditation and healing.

He is a psychotherapist in private practice and seasoned meditation teacher known for his radically open and humorous teaching style. He was personally mentored by Richard Schwartz, founder and developer of IFS, 2020-21.

Ralph began practicing meditation in 1996 and has taught meditation since 2008. He was a student of Amma's for 16 years and began studying Buddhism in 2005. Today, he identifies simply as a practitioner and teacher of human spirituality. Most recently, he completed an invite-only advanced meditation teacher training with Jack Kornfield.

Ralph is a summa cum laude graduate of Fordham University’s Graduate School of Social Services. He trained in multiple modalities of trauma-focused therapy while working in NYC’s clinical foster care system.

Ralph himself is a PTSD, depression, and opiate addiction survivor. His work is inspired by the tremendous transformation he has experienced through meditation, yoga, and therapy.

Ralph is also an intersectional activist, musician, wannabe acrobat, and outdoor enthusiast.

“Ralph has this wildly open, honest compassion that shows you what radically loving yourself actually means.” 
—Susie Bertie, Personal Assistant 

“Ralph is a rare find, a teacher that exudes compassion and wisdom that combines spirituality, psychotherapy and parts work. In a sea of teachers, he stands out as the real deal, walking a path of humility, service, and deep commitment for change."
—Mark, NYC


“As a long-term Buddhist meditation practitioner and dabbler in IFS, Ralph’s extensive experience of Buddhist meditation combined with Internal Family Systems is the most potent, powerful effective method I’ve come across. You can tell Ralph takes their students needs incredibly seriously and holds their needs, both scary and joyous, with deep intuitive reverence so they can discover a true opening to freedom.”
—Angela L., Artist, Meditation Teacher