Delilah Santos-Kane

Delilah is a motivated intern and a Master of Social Work Student at Simmons University. She currently resides in north Florida. Originally from Jacksonville, NC, by way of Parris Island. She is of second-generation Puerto Rican descent. Born into a Military family. Her passion for mental health and social work stems from her experience as a Logistics Operations Specialist in the United States Marine Corps, where she deployed overseas during OIF. Upon returning, Delilah saw the need for agents of change in her community to help those struggling with mental health. She earned her associate degree in social work and bachelor's degree in psychology focusing on military resilience before enrolling in Simmons' MSW program..

Delilah enjoys several modalities, but the two that resonate the most with her are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing. She wants to help her clients overcome challenges and make positive changes in their lives. She finds that motivational interviewing allows her to tap into the inherent motivation within each client, helping them find the positive and move forward. Delilah is known for her non-judgmental and attentive listening skills. She brings compassion, understanding, a sense of hope, and a little humor to each counseling session.

Delilah has prior experience with autism spectrum disorder starting with her internship at a local preschool. Later her youngest son would be diagnosed on the spectrum as well. She currently volunteers at her husband’s battalion often. Outside of her practice, Delilah enjoys spending time with her family, including her husband, an active-duty service member, their three children, and their two Labradoodles. In her free time, she enjoys crafting and traveling with her family.

Throughout her internship, Her professional growth and clinical practice have been under the direct supervision and guidance of Andrea Thompson, LICSW (She/Her).