Dr. Edward De La Loza, LCSW

Dr. Edward De La Loza is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and holds a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Organizational Leadership and Behavioral Health, bringing 23 years of experience to his clinical work. He has a long history of service that began with international humanitarian efforts, where he collaborated 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 service informs his commitment to practical, action-oriented support for people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and questions of purpose.

His practice emphasizes evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside his own Seven Dimensions of Transformational Living (7-DTL) framework and an informed understanding of neuroplasticity. He frames change as a sequence of small, disciplined adjustments - a principle he sums up as "microchange leads to substantive change." His work draws on both clinical practice and scholarship, including doctoral research on mental health professionals and youth at risk for suicide, and his authorship of The Consumer’s Guide to Caregiver, Hospice, and Quality of Life Solutions.

Beyond clinical and academic credentials, Dr. De La Loza models incremental discipline through endurance pursuits such as completing 100-mile cycling events like the Angeles Crest Century. He applies that same focus to supporting young adults and adults over 50 as they build resilience, improve communication, address workplace or control issues, and pursue clearer life and career purpose.