Ednina Welters uses a client-centered approach combined with practical, skills-based methods.
01About Ednina
Ednina Welters uses a client-centered approach combined with practical, skills-based methods. She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and the Gottman Method to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and relationship strains. Ednina holds an LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and she brings 11 years of clinical experience in Illinois.
Her work is straightforward. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, doable changes.
Background and approach
She helps people notice patterns in thoughts and behaviors and practices new ways of responding. For relationship concerns she draws on the Gottman Method to improve communication and reconnect partners. Ednina also supports people facing addiction, grief, trauma, and life transitions.
She addresses issues such as anger, self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, and intimacy-related worries. Her approach mixes acceptance-based skills with behavioral tools so clients can manage hard feelings and stay committed to values that matter to them. She values a collaborative process.
Clients can expect a warm, respectful space where their concerns guide the work. The focus is on practical strategies that fit daily life rather than lengthy theory explanations. Ednina’s background includes diverse clinical settings and work across many concern areas.
She draws on that experience to tailor treatment plans to each person. If someone is ready to make concrete changes, she helps build steps that are realistic and measurable.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180.007504 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1841736592 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ednina lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Ednina names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the methods Ednina names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small actions that match those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns; this approach is often used for depression, anxiety, and coping with change. The Gottman Method offers concrete communication and conflict tools aimed at improving relationship interactions and emotional connection.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and daily routines. That collaborative review can include trying different techniques and then keeping the ones that feel most helpful.
Online therapy provides flexible ways to use these approaches. Video calls let people practice communication skills in real time. Phone sessions may be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging allow steady support between longer sessions and can help with homework, tracking progress, or quick coping reminders. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, anger, and relationship problems, among other concerns like ADHD, grief, trauma, and career challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, using ACT, CBT, and DBT skills alongside the Gottman Method for relationship work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns in Illinois.
Where is she licensed and based?
She practices in Illinois and holds an IL LCPC credential as listed in her profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session based on the therapist's availability.
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