About Raffael:
Raffael De Luca’s professional path has never followed a straight line. He began his career in music, touring internationally as a professional DJ and producer before transitioning into the corporate and marketing world, where he spent over a decade building brands and leading campaigns. While successful, that work eventually prompted a deeper reflection on purpose and meaning.
Driven by lived experience and a growing desire to help others, Raffael shifted into the recovery field, starting in direct care roles and gradually taking on more clinical responsibility. He now facilitates groups and supports individuals navigating addiction, mental health challenges, and major life transitions, with an approach that emphasizes honesty, structure, and human connection.
Raffael is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work at Rutgers University with the goal of becoming a dual-licensed clinician. His work is grounded in empathy, accountability, and the belief that meaningful change happens when people feel both supported and challenged.