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EL Portrait of Dr. Edward De La Loza

Dr. Edward De La Loza

Experienced clinician guiding purposeful change

LCSW California

Experience
23 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy
Languages
English

About Edward

Dr. Edward De La Loza offers focused support for people coping with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, career challenges, depression, and life transitions.

Background and approach

He also addresses concerns such as communication problems, control issues, questions about life purpose, men’s issues, and workplace difficulties. Drawing on over two decades of clinical practice, he guides clients toward practical changes that build resilience and improve daily functioning.

Holding an LCSW and an EdD in Organizational Leadership and Behavioral Health, Dr. De La Loza integrates evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a personalized Seven Dimensions of Transformational Living model.

His clinical perspective is informed by research into mental health professionals’ work with at-risk youth and by real-world service experience in international humanitarian efforts. He emphasizes incremental progress - small, sustainable steps that accumulate into substantial change.

Clients can expect a structured, research-informed approach delivered with an emphasis on disciplined habit formation and purposeful goals. He brings a blend of clinical training, authorship, and lived perseverance to his work, encouraging clients to develop practical tools for coping, decision-making, and long-term growth.

Integrating CBT and Existential Perspectives Online

Dr. De La Loza often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT is typically practical and skill-focused, useful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and workplace-related problems. He also draws on Existential Therapy to explore meaning, values, and life purpose, supporting clients who are wrestling with big life questions or transitions.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to assess their needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors a mix of methods that fit those priorities. This shared planning helps ensure that techniques are both relevant and workable for each person.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which together offer flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while accommodating work and life demands, and they allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, structured interventions across distance.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Dr. De La Loza works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem challenges, career and workplace issues, depression, coping with life changes, and related areas such as communication and control problems.
What is the therapist's overall style and approach?
He blends structured, evidence-based methods with a personalized model that emphasizes small, sustainable changes and goal-oriented work to build resilience and daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
He brings 23 years of professional experience in mental health and related service settings, informed by both clinical practice and research.
What are the clinician's credentials and where is he based?
The clinician holds an LCSW and practices in California; his license is listed as CA LCSW 21415.
Can nonlocal or international clients work with this therapist?
Yes, international clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
In what formats are sessions available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and availability.
How are costs and payment structured for therapy?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsControl issuesLife purposeMen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English