- Focus on small wins
- Values and purpose work
- CBT informed approach
About Edward
Dr. Edward De La Loza helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, and depression. He brings a direct, steady approach that aims to move clients forward through small, consistent changes. He is Dr. Edward De La Loza, LCSW, and he uses practical tools to address everyday struggles like workplace pressure and questions about life purpose.
He draws on more than two decades of experience in mental health and community service. His background includes international humanitarian work and research with vulnerable youth. He holds a Doctorate in Education in Organizational Leadership and Behavioral Health and uses that perspective to blend research and practice.
In sessions he focuses on clear strategies people can try between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of his work, so he helps clients notice thought patterns and test new behaviors. He also integrates ideas from existential therapy to discuss meaning, values, and direction when those issues come up.
Dr. De La Loza emphasizes gradual progress - often called microchange - rather than quick fixes. He refers to a Seven Dimensions of Transformational Living framework he developed to organize goals across daily life. He pairs that structure with an emphasis on momentum and disciplined habits.
Outside the office he models perseverance through endurance cycling and long-distance events. That lived experience informs his focus on steady growth and practical planning for life changes. People who want clear steps and a focus on purpose often find his style useful.
He draws on more than two decades of experience in mental health and community service. His background includes international humanitarian work and research with vulnerable youth. He holds a Doctorate in Education in Organizational Leadership and Behavioral Health and uses that perspective to blend research and practice.
In sessions he focuses on clear strategies people can try between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of his work, so he helps clients notice thought patterns and test new behaviors. He also integrates ideas from existential therapy to discuss meaning, values, and direction when those issues come up.
Dr. De La Loza emphasizes gradual progress - often called microchange - rather than quick fixes. He refers to a Seven Dimensions of Transformational Living framework he developed to organize goals across daily life. He pairs that structure with an emphasis on momentum and disciplined habits.
Outside the office he models perseverance through endurance cycling and long-distance events. That lived experience informs his focus on steady growth and practical planning for life changes. People who want clear steps and a focus on purpose often find his style useful.
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