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Ednina Welters, LCPC

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and Anger
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Ednina

Ednina Welters is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who blends a client-centered stance with evidence-based techniques to support change and healing.

Background and approach

She draws on Internal Family Systems alongside cognitive and behavioral interventions to help people address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, addiction, grief, trauma and other life challenges. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify goals and practical strategies to move toward more adaptive ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving.

With 11 years of clinical experience, Ednina brings a thoughtful, nonjudgmental presence to sessions and adapts methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to meet each person’s needs.

She also focuses on issues such as bipolar disorder, ADHD, intimacy and career concerns, and broader areas including attachment difficulties, body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress. Based in Illinois, she conducts work in English and offers flexible session formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Integrating Therapeutic Models into Online Care

Ednina draws from Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help people explore internal parts and their roles, fostering greater self-understanding and compassion for inner conflicts. IFS can be useful for issues like trauma, shame, and patterns that feel stuck. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify personal values and build willingness to experience difficult thoughts and emotions while taking action aligned with what matters most. ACT often helps with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and a collaborative therapeutic relationship, creating space for clients to lead the pace and focus of their work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ednina works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She adjusts techniques over time and invites clients to give feedback so the plan remains a good fit.

Online therapy with Ednina is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing for scheduling flexibility and easier access from different locations within Illinois. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and other commitments while engaging with licensed professionals in a format that suits each client's life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Ednina works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and intimacy-related problems.
What is the therapist's general approach to therapy?
She practices from a client-centered foundation and integrates approaches such as Internal Family Systems, ACT, CBT, and DBT to tailor interventions to each person's needs and goals.
How long has this clinician been practicing?
Ednina has 11 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with diverse presenting issues.
Where is the therapist licensed and what are the credentials?
The clinician holds an LCPC in Illinois with license number IL LCPC 180.007504 and practices from that state.
Does this therapist work with clients in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does the therapist offer?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are costs and payment handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English