Origins Behavioral Healthcare
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Dr. De Lima is the Executive Clinical Director at Hanley Center at Origins where she works to ensure the highest level of care to patients in all the programs. Dr. De Lima is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida, as well as a National Certified Counselor. Dr. De Lima is also trained in EMDR, NET, CPT as well as a variety of other trauma protocols. She was inspired to begin her research while completing her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health and working with the Palm Beach County Firefighters Union where she witnessed firsthand the impact of on-the-job trauma exposure on firefighters. Her dissertation work emphasized the factors that promote growth from trauma and the development of greater resilience in first responders. As a clinician, Dr. De Lima utilizes a variety of evidenced-based protocols in the treatment of mental health disorders, SUDs, and trauma. Having worked closely with first responders in a variety of roles, and through her years of research on this population, Dr. De Lima is well-versed in the unique concerns that this population faces. Dr. De Lima has also presented extensively on this topic at national conferences. She has provided trainings at several fire and police departments, as well as the VA. Dr. De Lima also serves as an adjunct professor for both South University and Walden University, which allows her to stay relevant with the most recent research in the field, while helping to shape clinicians entering the field.
I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.
Thursday, June 2, 2022
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM