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Edna Booker

Edna Booker, LPC

Louisiana

LPC - Addictions and family origins

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  • Addictions support
  • Family of origin
  • CBT and DBT methods

About Edna

Edna Booker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of experience, practicing in Louisiana and also licensed in Arizona. She works with adults around addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, bipolar disorder, intimacy issues, sleep problems, and self-esteem struggles. She also addresses family of origin issues and related concerns such as codependency, abandonment, and caregiver stress.

Edna keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens to how past family roles and expectations still affect current life. She helps people notice patterns that show up in relationships, work, and mood. Conversations focus on clear, doable steps rather than jargon.

Her approach draws on several methods including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, Jungian ideas, and mindfulness practices. That mix lets her address thinking patterns, emotional regulation, and deeper questions about personal meaning. She adapts what she uses to fit what someone needs in the room.

Edna has long experience supporting people through addiction and trauma-related struggles. She also works with issues such as grief, guilt, forgiveness, dissociation, and communication problems. Her background includes helping people manage anger, panic, and mood swings while tending to practical life concerns like career strain and sleep.

People can expect direct conversation, skill practice, and reflective work about family origins when relevant. The focus is on making small changes that reduce repeated problems and improve daily functioning. For hearing-impaired clients she notes an ability to work with that focus and accommodates discussion of communication needs.

Therapeutic approaches and working online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. It helps people feel understood and clarifies their goals so practical steps can follow. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches specific skills to change them. It is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and sleep issues. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clear communication. DBT skills can be useful for managing anger, mood swings, and intense emotions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist discusses goals and preferences and then tries methods that match those aims. That collaborative process means approaches can shift over time if something is not helping.

The original biography does not specify exact session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some people prefer audio-only meetings when bandwidth or a quieter background is required, while others choose video when visual cues help the conversation. Ask about available formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions fit your routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Intimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

Arizona, Louisiana, Wisconsin

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, bipolar disorder, intimacy issues, sleep troubles, and self-esteem difficulties. Additional focus areas include family of origin issues, codependency, abandonment, caregiver stress, and communication problems.

What is her general approach in sessions?

She uses a mix of client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, Jungian perspectives, and mindfulness practices. Sessions combine conversation, skills practice, and reflective work about patterns from the past.

How much experience does she have?

She has 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including addictions and trauma-related issues.

What credentials and locations are listed?

She holds the LPC credential and is licensed as an Arizona LPC and a Wisconsin LPC, and practices in Louisiana.

Which languages and international work are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are by video, phone, or another method.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your chosen plan and region.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin the process.

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