Isolation & Loneliness

Dr. George “Alex” Lazo is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has established a meaningful vocation centered on serving children, adolescents, families and caregivers. He graduated with a BS in Psychobiology at the University of California, Davis, at which he obtained specialized training in settings focusing on child abuse intervention and treatment, Autism Spectrum Disorder research and pediatric medicine. His doctoral degree is in Clinical Psychology, completed at Fuller Theological Seminary in the School of Psychology. He also earned a MA in Crosscultural Studies from the School of Intercultural Studies at Fuller, which has been formative in his awareness of and approach to multiculturalism and diversity issues such as spirituality, mental and material poverty, sexuality and cultural transformation. His previous work in home and school-based settings through play therapy has sharpened his competencies in addressing development, parenting, social support, advocacy, empowerment and mental health education. Dr. Lazo’s close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in non-profit, medical settings has been crucial in providing effective outreach and behavioral interventions for concerns related to stress, caregiver-child conflict, LGBT-related and specific issues and various difficulties impacting mood/functioning. Self-care and fun are important to Dr. Lazo, who enjoys spending time with family and friends, gathering around food, practicing health and fitness, traveling as often as possible and spoiling his miniature schnauzer.