Dr. Edward De La Loza, LCSW

Dr. Edward De La Loza helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, career concerns, and life changes. He also supports those facing communication problems, control struggles, questions about life purpose, men's issues, and workplace stress. He is Dr. Edward De La Loza, LCSW, and brings 23 years of practice to his work.

He uses practical, evidence-informed methods in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) appears among his approaches and he also draws on existential ideas about meaning and choice. Conversations focus on doable steps and clearer thinking rather than abstract theory.

Dr. De La Loza emphasizes small, steady shifts. He often frames progress as microchanges that add up over time. Clients can expect concrete tools, homework between sessions, and discussions about real-world habits and routines.

His background includes a Doctorate in Education in Organizational Leadership and Behavioral Health and long experience in diverse healthcare settings. He has also worked on international humanitarian projects and written a guide about caregiving and quality of life. Those roles have influenced his practical, action-oriented style.

Sessions aim to combine research-informed techniques with the client’s personal goals. The tone is disciplined but supportive, with a focus on building lasting skills. Dr. De La Loza offers therapy in English from California and accepts international clients.

How CBT and Existential Work Translate to Online Therapy

Dr. De La Loza uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT sessions focus on practical skills, simple experiments, and homework that people can do between meetings to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

He also draws on Existential Therapy to look at questions of meaning, choice, and responsibility. That approach helps when someone is wrestling with life purpose, major transitions, or feeling stuck despite outward success.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and recommend whether CBT techniques, existential conversation, or a mix fits best. Clients help set the pace and priorities for each session so the work matches their needs.

Online therapy makes these approaches more flexible. Video calls let people do full conversations and use worksheets together. Phone sessions can be easier when video is not possible and live chat or text-based messaging suits quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and different time zones.