Therapist profile
Dr. Edward De La Loza, LCSW
California
Dr. Edward De La Loza - LCSW, Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, California / 21415
- NPI1861680381
- Experience23 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- CBT informed
- Existential perspective
- Goal focused work
About Edward
Dr. Edward De La Loza is a California LCSW with 23 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, career questions, coaching, depression, and coping with life changes. He also pays attention to communication problems, control issues, life purpose, men's issues, and workplace concerns.
He describes work in short, practical steps. He favors small, repeatable changes rather than sweeping fixes. Sessions often include goal-focused conversations and techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
His background includes a Doctorate in Education (EdD) in Organizational Leadership and Behavioral Health and long experience in diverse settings. Early humanitarian work with organizations like the American Red Cross and the National Guard is part of his lived experience. He has published on caregiving and researched mental health professionals' encounters with youth at risk.
Dr. De La Loza integrates research-informed methods with a personal model he calls Seven Dimensions of Transformational Living. He speaks plainly about neuroplasticity and microchanges as ways to make progress. Practical tools, homework, and clear steps are common in his sessions.
Clients can expect focused conversations about triggers, practical strategies for managing reactions, and planning for real-world situations. He frames work as collaborative problem-solving aimed at steady progress. For international clients, sessions are offered in English and may be arranged through the site's matching process.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. De La Loza draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Existential Therapy in ways that can be used during remote sessions. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, anger, workplace stress, and low self-esteem. Existential Therapy focuses on meaning, responsibility, and life purpose, which can help when people feel stuck or question their direction.Choosing an approach is a joint process. He will work with each person to decide whether CBT techniques, existential reflection, or a combination fits best. That decision is guided by the client’s goals, the problems they bring, and what feels workable in regular sessions.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals commonly adapt tools and homework for remote work so progress continues between sessions.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, career challenges, depression, coping with life changes, and related workplace and communication issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, step-by-step work that emphasizes small changes and clear goals. Conversations often focus on identifying triggers and testing new behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has 23 years of clinical experience, including international humanitarian work and research in behavioral health.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a California LCSW and practices from California.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with him?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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