Luz Lavado
Bilingual LCSW offering tailored, evidence-informed therapy
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About
Luz Lavado is an LCSW based in New Jersey who brings a measured, client-centered stance to therapeutic work. With nine years of professional experience, she focuses on areas such as stress and anxiety, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, eating and food-related issues, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and self esteem challenges. She works in both English and Spanish and draws on a range of clinical methods to tailor sessions to each person's needs.
Her approach blends structured skill-building with attention to personal values and present-moment awareness. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness practices, and Motivational Interviewing with a client-centered emphasis. This combination is presented in collaborative conversations that aim to identify goals, reduce unhelpful patterns, and support clearer choices.
Luz emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassionate engagement. She adapts dialogue and treatment planning to each individual situation and supports people as they take steps toward change, recognizing that reaching out for help is itself a significant act of courage.
Her approach blends structured skill-building with attention to personal values and present-moment awareness. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness practices, and Motivational Interviewing with a client-centered emphasis. This combination is presented in collaborative conversations that aim to identify goals, reduce unhelpful patterns, and support clearer choices.
Luz emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassionate engagement. She adapts dialogue and treatment planning to each individual situation and supports people as they take steps toward change, recognizing that reaching out for help is itself a significant act of courage.
- Location:
- New Jersey, United States
- Years Experience:
- 9
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Spanish
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Grief, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Somatization, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NJ LCSW 44SC05987200
- NPI Number: 1043849797
- License: LCSW (New Jersey)
Remote sessions and therapeutic focus
Luz uses a blend of structured and client-centered methods in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to help identify and shift thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to stress, anxiety, or mood concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy contributes practical skills for emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices support values-based decision making and present-moment awareness.
Sessions emphasize collaboration. Luz works with each person to set goals, select skills or exercises that fit their situation, and adjust the pace and focus as needed. The conversational, client-centered element is intended to make room for each person’s preferences while applying practical strategies from the selected approaches.
Remote appointments are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that suits their needs.
What is Luz Lavado's background and clinical experience?
Luz Lavado is a licensed clinical social worker with nine years of professional experience working with issues such as stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, eating concerns, trauma, and ADHD.
What credentials does she hold?
She is credentialed as an LCSW and holds a New Jersey license: NJ LCSW 44SC05987200.
Which languages does Luz speak?
She conducts therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Luz located?
Her practice is based in New Jersey.
How can clients work with her remotely?
She offers remote sessions by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started with Luz?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to be connected.