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Ednina Welters

Therapist

Ednina Welters

LCPC

Illinois · 11+ years of experience

Person-centered counseling with practical skills

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Step 1

  • Goal-focused support
  • Skills for daily life
  • Relationship work

About Ednina

Ednina Welters is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who focuses on practical, person-centered therapy. She meets people where they are and works alongside them to set clear, achievable goals. Sessions aim to reduce overwhelm and build skills for everyday challenges. Ednina draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help clients notice what matters most to them and take steps toward those values. Dialectical behavior strategies and Gottman-informed techniques are used when teaching emotion regulation and improving relationship interactions. Her background includes 11 years of counseling experience across adult and adolescent concerns. She has worked with people dealing with anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and PTSD, grief, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and relationship struggles. Ednina also supports people facing career stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and issues such as abandonment or attachment concerns. Ednina aims to create a calm, accepting space where people feel heard. Therapy is collaborative and practical. She helps clients break problems into small steps and build daily skills that stick. For readers in Illinois seeking help, Ednina offers straightforward, goal-focused sessions. She works in English and draws on a mix of evidence-informed approaches to tailor the work to each person. Prospective clients are encouraged to review session and scheduling options before booking.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Illinois

Languages

English

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Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take action toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ednina will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they review what helps in real life and adjust the plan as progress is made. Because the biography does not list specific online formats, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, make shorter check-ins possible during a work break, or reduce travel time. Online work also supports practicing skills in everyday settings and keeping momentum between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT strategies to remote sessions to keep therapy focused and practical.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Ednina works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, self esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, career problems, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, ADHD, and related focus areas.

What is her general approach to therapy?

She uses a person-centered stance combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy elements, and Gottman-informed ideas to teach skills and set practical goals.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 11 years of counseling experience working with adolescents and adults on a range of concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is an Illinois LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and is based in Illinois.

In which language are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the platform before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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