- Person-centered approach
- CBT and ACT skills
- Relationship focus
About Ednina
Ednina Welters is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 11 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, career challenges, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD. She also notes additional focus areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, communication problems, and related concerns.
Ednina uses a person-centered stance that treats the person as the starting point for change. She combines that stance with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change thoughts and behaviors that keep someone stuck. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, and aspects of the Gottman Method where relationship patterns are relevant.
In sessions she aims for an interactive, collaborative style. People set achievable goals and try concrete skills between meetings. Conversations often focus on evaluating choices, shifting unhelpful beliefs, and building coping strategies for emotions like shame or guilt that linger after hard events.
Her background includes work with adolescents, adults, and couples, and experience supporting people who have faced abuse, PTSD, and substance concerns. That history informs how she names patterns and offers behavioral steps to reduce distress and improve connection.
Ednina practices in Illinois and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, confirm the session formats she currently offers so you know what options fit your schedule and needs.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Ednina combines approaches that focus on present experience and practical skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without being overwhelmed by them and then choose actions that reflect their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses short exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing a method is collaborative. The therapist and client talk about goals, daily life demands, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they try approaches, review results, and adjust the plan so the work fits the client’s needs and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when life is busy. They also let people practice skills between meetings in the settings where problems happen. Ask about the available session formats and how she schedules follow-ups to find an arrangement that fits your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, career changes, bipolar, coping with life changes, and ADHD among other areas.
How does she approach guilt or shame in sessions?
She uses a person-centered stance alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce the hold of guilt or shame.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 11 years of clinical experience and has worked with adolescents, adults, and couples, including people who have experienced abuse, PTSD, and substance concerns.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.