Dr. Edward De La Loza , LCSW

Dr. Edward De La Loza is a licensed clinician with 23 years of experience who blends clinical training, academic research, and real-world service to support people through life transitions and emotional challenges. He holds a Doctorate in Education (EdD) in Organizational Leadership and Behavioral Health and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - credentials that reflect both scholarly inquiry and hands-on therapeutic practice.

His professional journey began in international humanitarian work, where he partnered with a nursing facility, the American Red Cross, and the National Guard to deliver more than 100 hospital beds to an underserved region. That early commitment to service informs his approach to mental health care, which emphasizes practical, incremental progress and culturally attuned support.

Dr. De La Loza works with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, anger, self-esteem, career and workplace issues, life purpose, and communication or control struggles. He supports both young adults and people aged 50 and older, helping them move beyond self-doubt toward greater resilience and purposeful living.

His practice integrates evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside his Seven Dimensions of Transformational Living (7-DTL) model and an understanding of neuroplasticity. He frames change around the idea that "microchange leads to substantive change." Dr. De La Loza is the author of The Consumer’s Guide to Caregiver, Hospice, and Quality of Life Solutions - praised as "a masterpiece of help and support" - and his doctoral research examined mental health professionals' experiences with youth at risk for suicide. Personal pursuits, such as completing demanding 100-mile cycling events like the Angeles Crest Century, mirror the disciplined, incremental approach he encourages in his clients.

Approaches for Change and the Convenience of Online Care

Dr. Edward De La Loza uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a structured, goal-focused approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often applied to anxiety, depression, stress, anger, and problems with coping strategies and self-esteem.

He also draws on Existential Therapy, which explores meaning, values, and life purpose. This approach supports individuals facing transitions, questions about identity, or struggles with control and direction by encouraging reflection on personal responsibility and meaningful choices.

Choosing the right method is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. De La Loza approaches this collaboratively. He works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors techniques or combines approaches to suit the individual’s situation.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for those seeking flexible care from licensed professionals. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, bridge geographic distance, and maintain continuity of support. These options allow therapists and clients to focus on progress in a way that aligns with each person’s routines and access needs.