Derrick A. Paladino

Derrick A. Paladino is a Professor of Counseling and Department Chair at Rollins College’s Hamilton Holt School. His clinical expertise includes crisis assessment and intervention, college student development, and multiracial identity counseling. He is a licensed mental health counselor and National Certified Counselor, with a PhD from the University of Arkansas and degrees from the University of Florida.

• Clinical specialties: Crisis intervention, multiracial identity, student development
• Education: BS, MEd, EdS (University of Florida); PhD (University of Arkansas)

His research focuses on multiracial populations, counselor supervision, and multicultural student adjustment. Recent work emphasizes social justice, intersectionality, and advocacy in counseling. Publications span crisis intervention frameworks, supervision modalities, and developmental theories.

Scientific recognition includes the ACCA Outstanding Contribution of Knowledge Award (2020), AMCD Professional Development Award (2009), and Cornell Distinguished Faculty Member. He contributes to practical training through workshops like Crisis Counseling: 7 Steps to Effective Intervention and co-edited volumes on counselor development.