Desiree Delacruz, Ma, Lmhc
About Desiree Delacruz, Ma, Lmhc
Desiree Delacruz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience in various healthcare settings. She has worked at Alma since 2021 and previously at North Shore LIJ-Zucker Hillside Hospital and South Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
Work at Alma
Desiree Delacruz has been serving as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Alma since 2021. In this role, she provides mental health support and counseling services to clients, utilizing her expertise to address various psychological issues. Her work at Alma focuses on creating therapeutic relationships and implementing effective treatment plans tailored to individual client needs.
Previous Experience at North Shore LIJ - Zucker Hillside Hospital
Before joining Alma, Desiree Delacruz worked at North Shore LIJ - Zucker Hillside Hospital for three years, from 2018 to 2021, as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. During her tenure, she contributed to the mental health treatment of patients in Glen Oaks, NY. Prior to her role as a counselor, she completed an internship at the same facility from 2017 to 2018, gaining valuable experience in the mental health field.
Internship Experience
Desiree Delacruz began her professional journey in mental health through internships. She interned at South Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in 2015 for two months, where she gained foundational experience in patient care. Following this, she completed an internship at North Shore LIJ - Zucker Hillside Hospital from 2017 to 2018, lasting 11 months, which further developed her skills in mental health counseling.
Education and Expertise
Desiree Delacruz holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Queens College. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Adelphi University, where she studied from 2016 to 2018. This academic background provides her with a solid foundation in psychological principles and counseling techniques, which she applies in her professional practice.