- Goal focused
- Skill building
- Meaning oriented
About Edward
Dr. Edward De La Loza is a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, career concerns, and depression. He also supports people facing workplace issues, communication problems, control struggles, and questions about life purpose. He works with an emphasis on practical change and goal-focused conversations.
Edward uses clear, step-by-step methods in sessions. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and shift habits. He also uses Existential Therapy to look at meaning, values, and direction when life feels uncertain. He encourages small, consistent steps - what he calls microchange - to build lasting progress.
His background includes a Doctorate in Education in Organizational Leadership and Behavioral Health and a long clinical career across different settings. He wrote a guidebook on caregiving and has done research on mental health professionals and youth at risk. Those experiences shape a practical, research-informed outlook in his work.
Sessions focus on clear goals, skill practice, and real-world problem solving. He invites people to try techniques between sessions and checks progress regularly. The tone is direct but respectful, with an eye toward building resilience and daily routines that support wellbeing.
He aims to help people translate small changes into clearer purpose and more manageable days. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and logistics through the Start Therapy process.
How CBT and Existential work online
CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT sessions often include identifying unhelpful thought patterns, trying new behaviors, and practicing skills between meetings to reduce anxiety, depression, and workplace stress. Existential Therapy looks at values, meaning, and life direction. Online conversations using this approach help people clarify what matters, face difficult choices, and find a sense of purpose when life feels unsettled.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean prioritizing skill-building exercises, value-focused conversations, or a mix of both and adjusting course as progress is made.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into busy days and the ability to work from different locations. Online work can make it simpler to have a shorter check-in, schedule around a work break, or reduce travel time. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and existential tools to online sessions to support people dealing with stress, career issues, communication problems, and life transitions.
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Experience
23+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, career and workplace issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, control issues, life purpose, and men's issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He takes a pragmatic, goal-oriented approach that emphasizes small, steady changes. Sessions mix skills practice, problem solving, and conversations about values and direction.
What is his clinical and professional background?
He has 23 years of experience and holds a Doctorate in Education in Organizational Leadership and Behavioral Health. His work includes clinical practice, research on youth at risk, and authorship on caregiving topics.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
He is a LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) registered in California. The profile lists practice based in California.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. The profile indicates he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.