RALPH DE LA ROSA, LCSW (1976–2025) was a psychotherapist and meditation teacher known for his radically open and humorous teaching style. His work has been featured in The New York Post, CNN, Tricycle, GQ, SELF, Women’s Health, and many other outlets. He was personally mentored by Richard Schwartz, developer of the Internal Family Systems model of psychotherapy. His book Don't Tell Me to Relax was named one of the “Best Books of 2020” by Mindful Magazine.
