I am licensed in New Jersey with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & eating disorders. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Body image, Cancer, Chronic pain illness and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Internal Family Systems
NJ LCSW 44SC05987200
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Luz Lavado. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Luz is expert at helping to seek out the cause of issues. She is caring and compassionate and wants to see her clients heal and navigate life successfully. Highly recommend.
Written on Mar 18, 2024 after therapy with Luz for 3 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Luz has been great. In the past, I’ve tried therapy but didn’t stick with it because I didn’t think my therapists were a good match for me. But I feel differently with Luz. I look forward to talking with her every week. It’s been 4 months, and I can tell she is making a difference for me. She is doing a great job, even on days when I have trouble opening up. I would recommend Luz to others.
Written on Mar 14, 2024 after therapy with Luz for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
You are lucky to get paired up with Luz. She is kind, supportive and genuinely listens to me. This is my first time in therapy and she has made it such a positive experience. Just knowing I have her as my therapist brings me comfort. I’m confident she will guide me through struggles and I’m amazed at what I’ve learned in only a few sessions. I am so grateful for Luz and BetterHelp!
Written on Mar 10, 2024 after therapy with Luz for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I came to Luz with a lot of pain and difficulty navigating my emotions, and from the first moment she was extremely kind, compassionate, and understanding. I always leave our sessions feeling heard and relieved, while taking away new things to consider as well as tools to work on my healing. I could not be happier with my experience so far.
Written on Jan 20, 2024 after therapy with Luz for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
She is thoughtful and caring and very receptive to feelings and has appropriate, well thought out responses.
Written on Jan 07, 2024 after therapy with Luz for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues