- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and substance issues
- CBT and ACT methods
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, and issues connected to family of origin. She also supports people coping with grief, career changes, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and intimacy-related challenges.
Ednina uses a client-centered stance that treats the person as the expert on their life. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change patterns of thought and behavior that cause distress. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to teach practical skills for emotional regulation and values-based action.
In sessions she talks through current problems and helps set concrete, achievable goals. She may introduce exercises to practice between meetings, such as thought records, grounding skills, or communication experiments. For relationship concerns she can use principles from the Gottman Method to improve interaction and problem-solving.
Her background includes work with people facing substance use and with those processing trauma and abuse. That experience informs a practical focus on coping strategies and managing intense emotions. Ednina also brings experience supporting people with ADHD, attachment-related concerns, and issues like codependency or commitment worries.
Sessions are collaborative and straightforward. People who come to her can expect clear explanations of methods, step-by-step skill practice, and help translating new habits into everyday life.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Ednina works with practical, skill-based approaches that translate well to remote meetings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It helps people who want to make meaningful changes despite ongoing stress or anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is about identifying and shifting thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger by teaching concrete exercises like thought records and behavioral experiments. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening relationships. It includes short mindfulness and grounding practices and step-by-step emotion regulation techniques.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose or combine methods based on the person's goals, day-to-day demands, and what they find most helpful. That means early sessions often include trying specific skills and reviewing how they fit into real life.
The original biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow focused check-ins between other commitments. Phone or video meetings can be adapted to suit quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth, or a shorter check-in when needed, and the therapist will discuss which format matches the client's needs.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, career changes, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related topics.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She uses CBT, ACT, DBT techniques, and elements of the Gottman Method to teach skills and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns including substance use and trauma-related problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (IL LCPC) practicing in Illinois.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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