Consultation Services
Empower CBT provides consultation services focused on strengthening emotional wellness and fostering empowerment across the lifespan. Rooted in culturally responsive, strengths-based, and self-compassion–focused practices, our work supports children, teens, and adults in coping, healing, and thriving.
Contact us today for a free 15-minute call to discuss the needs of your school or organization, so that we can customize programming for your vision and goals.
Who We Serve
Our mission is to extend the power of CBT beyond the confines of our therapy appointments. We've seen (and graciously been told) that our approach to strengths-based, culturally responsive CBT can be enriching to clinicians, enlightening for educators and students, and inspiring for the community.
For Clinicians
We offer Case Consultation, Webinars, CEs, and more to clinicians of all levels to boost their ability to offer culturally responsive CBT.
For Schools
We offer trainings for educators, caregivers, and students (all ages) on strategies for boosting mental health using effective CBT strategies.
We offer trainings on mental wellness and navigating racial/cultural stress for businesses, government agencies, community centers, and faith based organizations.
For the Community
Training Topics
For Schools or Organizations
Below is a sample of topics we've presented on to help community settings be better equipped to support the coping, healing, and thriving of BIPOC within their setting:
Strategies for coping with stress & anxiety
Creating healthy lifestyle routines
Building & maintaining healthy friendships
Warning signs that racial and cultural stress is significantly impacting daily life
Tips for processing the impacts of racial and cultural stress
Using mindfulness and self-compassion to inform responses to daily stress
Coping with the emotional weight of racial and cultural stress
Understanding how racism impacts self-love and self-confidence
Acts of resistance & resilience when faced with racial and cultural stress
And much more!
For Clinicians
Below is a sample of topics we've presented on to help clinicians increase their ability to offer culturally responsive care:
What is culturally responsive care?
Everyday actions for growing a culturally responsive mindset
Bias reduction training
Culturally responsive assessment
Strength-based, culturally sensitive case conceptualization
Flexible treatment planning for the impacts of racial and cultural stress
Tips for adapting CBT interventions to help clients of color strengthen self-love, self-confidence, and cultural pride
Community-based program development
Partnering with religious institutions to promote mental health
Implementing REACH Program in mental health clinics, schools, and organizations
And much more!
If you are interested in learning more about the above offerings, let's schedule a free 15-minute call to discuss further.
"Dr. DeLapp thoroughly combed through clinical tools in concert with a clear and real connection to causative social issues. It was a pleasure to listen to a clinician who is so passionate, grounded, articulate and expert. I am so grateful that I carved out the time to attend. I will seek out his work."
- Attendee at NYMHCA Webinar (Sept, 2025)
"This presentation was given clearly and concisely. The presenter was conscious of using inclusive language and ideas. The presentation was helpful and will further my knowledge of ethics and cultural-related practice.”
- Attendee at Ross Center Webinar series (January, 2025)
”He was incredibly knowledgeable, he's an excellent speaker, and he held everyone's attention.”
- Attendee at Adelphi IDEATE webinar (Oct, 2025)
"I am not exaggerating when I say this is one of my favorite webinars I've attended. I thought the speaker was truly perfect blend of knowledgeable and relatable --- expertly applying theory and evidence to real life situations that I could actually see myself in. Thank you!"
- Attendee at Trust webinar (June, 2025)
Reviews of
Past Events
Upcoming Events
Check out a list of featured events featuring Drs. Ryan & Celenia that are scheduled for 2026.
Event is in partnership with the Association of Practicing Psychologists: Montgomery-Prince Georges Counties
Event is in partnership with Society for Research on Adolescence
Event is in partnership with the Mia Fontana Foundation
Event is in partnership with Anxiety & Depression Association of America
Event is in partnership with the The NYMHCA Institute
Trainings On Demand
Take a look at the quality and impact of our trainings by checking out some of our of past webinars.
Webinar completed in partnership with Psyched to Practice
Webinar completed in partnership with The Juniper Center
Empowered Living for BIPOC, CBT Approach to Racial Stress (up to 10 CEs)
Webinar completed in partnership with The Ross Center
Empower CBT
Where our mission is to help people cope, heal, and thrive!