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The Delray Center for Healing is a true healing center, promoting both emotional and physical wellness. www.DelrayCenter.com

The Delray Center for Healing is one of the most advanced outpatient treatment centers in the United States. Our focus is on providing comprehensive treatment for Eating Disorders, Major Depression, Anxiety and Stress Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma, Personality Disorders, and Substance Abuse. The Delray Center for Healing uses Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which has been proven to be highly effective in treating the distorted and dysfunctional thinking in those suffering with psychological disorders. The Delray Center for Healing offers a broad range of expert-level care for both individuals and families seeking treatment. Our center offers care for all age groups, including children, teenagers, and adults. Our skilled therapists are relational and approachable, and work with our patients to find a treatment path that is right for them. Under the direction of Dr. Rodriguez, The Delray Center for Healing continues to set a new standard of care, by providing exceptional therapy services in the South Florida area including: Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, and Palm Beach county. To learn more about The Delray Center for Healing, please visit www.DelrayCenter.com

09/05/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Month — a time to come together, spread awareness, and remind each other that hope and help are always within reach. 💙

Let’s break the silence, support one another, and remember: you are not alone.

📞 Call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

08/12/2025

🌿 Mindful Moment 🌿
Today, pause for 60 seconds and notice your breath.

Inhale calm.
Exhale stress.

Sometimes the smallest pause can change the rest of your day.

08/07/2025

If your old ways of coping no longer serve you, it may be time to build new ones — and we’re here to help. 💙
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08/05/2025

HOW SKINNY IS “TOO” SKINNY?
By: Raul J. Rodriguez MD, DABPN, DABAM, MRO
Psychiatry Redefined

I get this question a lot. I have been getting it even more in recent years. We can’t just blame MTV anymore. It is all over the media. Idealized, perfect, extraordinary images of female beauty and thinness. Images so alluring that they drive product sales for both men and women. Pictures so compelling that they influence the self-esteem and body images of countless females.
The effect is so powerful that it gives new meaning to the term “if looks could kill”.
Death, really? Is this guy serious or is it just his characteristic Cuban over-expressiveness? No, really, eating disorders have the highest death rate in all of psychiatry and are becoming more common. The pressure to be thin has increasingly spilled over into disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa. Both disorders are characterized by an obsession with thinness and a preoccupation with losing weight. Anorexia manifests in extreme weight loss, often achieved through severe restricting. Bulimia usually involves food binges followed by a variety of purging behaviors, stereotypically self-induced vomiting. Both disorders are frequently associat- ed with prior trauma, major depression and addiction.
It was the very frequent co-occurrence of eating disorders with addiction and depression that caught my attention. When evaluated, many of my depressed female patients described active or prior anorexic or bulimic tendencies.
An even higher percentage of women with addiction exhibited emergence of eating disorder symptoms shortly after achieving sobriety from substances of abuse. The eating disorder had gone into hiding when the substance use was at it’s worst. It quickly became apparent that in order to effectively treat this population, these conditions had to be addressed simultaneously. This was the origin of the Delray Center Orchid Program for the treatment of eating disorders.
Treating eating disorders can be difficult. Once you have exhausted “just eat normal” or “but you’re not fat” (these techniques have never worked for me), structured treatment must be implemented. At the Delray Center for Healing, we developed the Iris Program to fulfill this need. A clinical team was assembled consisting of professionals experienced and specifically trained in the field of eating disorder treatment. We then built the Iris program from the ground up, based on the needs of the patients as well as what actually worked. The basic fundamentals are individual psychotherapy, group therapy, nutritional therapy, family therapy, client and family education, psychopharmacology, and meal support. Different groups focus on body image, nutrition, relationships, women’s issues, and depression. More advanced forms of therapy include movement therapy, art and expressive therapies, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Supportive therapies include philosophical book studies, meditation, acupuncture, and massage.
Exercise therapy for the treatment of compulsive exercises in eating disorders is an avant-garde modality that is being researched and developed at the Delray Center. Eating disorder patients with compulsive exercise histories are carefully screened prior to participation in yoga, spin classes, and individual fitness training. Early results show promise for this type of treatment to reduce compulsive exercise in this population. Resistance training using weights, under close monitoring, has also shown early promise in restoring lean body mass at a rate faster than re-feeding alone. These newer techniques are helping shift what used to be strictly inpatient treatment to the outpatient setting.
The outpatient format lowers treatment cost and adds a degree of comfort and convenience that cannot be achieved in inpatient care. The “kinder-gentler” approach to meals is also greatly appreciated, especially in comparison to some of the more aggressive feeding programs seen in inpatient facilities. Consistent treatment at the appropriate level of care has yielded the best results in the treatment of eating disorders. When properly treated, these disorders can actually have a favorable prognosis. Without adequate care, anorexia and bulimia can be disabling and even life threatening.

03/26/2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for the kind words from our amazing patients!

Your healing journey is our top priority, and hearing about your positive experience means the world to us.

03/17/2025

On St. Patrick’s Day, we’re reminded that healing isn’t about luck—it’s about taking the right steps toward wellness. 💚🌈

This holiday, let’s celebrate the strength it takes to prioritize mental health and embrace a brighter future. 🍀

02/25/2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Your healing journey is our mission!

We're grateful for the trust our patients place in us every day. Thank you for sharing your experience with Delray Center for Healing! 💙

02/14/2025

This Valentine’s Day, remember that the most important love starts within. Self-care, healing, and self-compassion are the foundation of true wellness. 💫

Take time to nurture yourself—you deserve it! 💙

01/28/2025

Your Stories Inspire Us! ✨

We’re honored to be part of your journey to healing and wellness. Hearing how our care has impacted our patients' lives means the world to us. 💙

Here’s what one of our amazing patients had to say about their experience

01/20/2025

Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a beacon of hope, resilience, and healing.

His message of love, equality, and the importance of community inspires us to create spaces where everyone can feel supported on their journey to wellness.

Let’s carry his dream forward—together. 💙

01/01/2025

Happy New Year 2025! 🎆

As we welcome a new year, let’s focus on growth, healing, and well-being. The Delray Center for Healing is here to support you on your journey toward a healthier and brighter future. Wishing you all a year filled with hope and renewal. 💙

#2025

12/25/2024

Wishing you a Merry Christmas from all of us at Delray Center for Healing!

May your day be filled with love, peace, and hope for a brighter tomorrow. Here’s to a New Year full of healing and growth! 🌟✨

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403 SE 1st Street
Delray Beach, FL
33483

Telephone

+15612668866

Website

http://www.DelrayCenter.com/

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Welcome to The Delray Center

The Delray Center for Healing offers a broad range of expert-level care for both individuals and families seeking treatment. Our center offers care for all age groups, including children, teenagers, and adults. Our skilled therapists are relational and approachable, and work with our patients to find a treatment path that is right for them. Under the direction of Dr. Rodriguez, The Delray Center for Healing continues to set a new standard of care, by providing exceptional therapy services in the South Florida area including: Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, and the greater Palm Beach County area.

To learn more about The Delray Center for Healing, please visit www.DelrayCenter.com