- Goal oriented
- Practical strategies
- Sleep support
About Edi
Edi Peterson is a licensed professional counselor with more than 22 years of clinical experience. She aims to help people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and trauma. Her approach is practical and goal-focused, centered on small steps that add up to real change.
She uses evidence-based tools to help clients clarify what matters to them and move toward those values. Sessions are collaborative - the therapist and client set clear, measurable goals and track progress together. Edi favors simple, actionable strategies clients can try between sessions to improve sleep, manage mood, and reduce urges or unhelpful behaviors.
Her background includes long-term work with people facing chronic pain, caregiver stress, smoking or vaping cessation, and isolation or loneliness. She also supports people dealing with career shifts, self-esteem struggles, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose and self-love. The focus is on practical problem-solving and strengthening coping skills.
Edi holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and practices in New Jersey. She brings training in approaches that support behavior change and motivation, while emphasizing steady progress over quick fixes. People who want clear goals and straightforward tools often find this style helpful.
To begin, prospective clients use the site’s Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability. The therapist works in English.
How Edi’s Approaches Work Online
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing patterns of behavior. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems by teaching practical skills to break cycles that keep symptoms going.Motivational Interviewing is a conversation style that helps people find their own reasons to change. It supports goals like quitting smoking or reducing substance use by enhancing motivation and resolving ambivalence.
Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, achievable steps and building what already works. It is useful for clients who want quick, concrete changes and clear short-term objectives.
Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust the plan when needed. Collaboration helps match techniques to sleep issues, addiction concerns, or stress management goals.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice sleep routines and coping skills in their everyday environment while discussing results with a licensed professional.
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Experience
22+ years
Credentials
Texas, New York, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Edi address?
Edi helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and grief, and related concerns such as caregiver stress and chronic pain.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The style is collaborative and goal-focused, with a focus on measurable steps and practical strategies clients can try between sessions to improve sleep, mood, and daily functioning.
What experience does the therapist bring?
She has over 22 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns, including long-term pain, substance misuse, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
The clinician holds an LPC credential and practices in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what is the cost structure?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to get started?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.