About Edi
Edi Peterson helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship strain, and trauma. She also supports concerns like grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, and life changes. Edi works with people facing caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, communication struggles, and issues around isolation or self-love.
Edi brings 22 years of clinical experience to her practice. She holds a Doctorate in Behavioral Health and is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC.
How Edi works
Her approach focuses on practical steps that connect to each person’s values and goals. Sessions with Edi are collaborative and goal-directed. She breaks larger problems into small, measurable steps.
People leave sessions with specific skills to try between meetings, and then they review what worked. Edi uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide sessions. She emphasizes clear communication and realistic plans for change.
Her work often centers on managing symptoms, improving coping, and building routines that support recovery. She practices from New Jersey and conducts sessions in English. Edi understands how hard it is to reach out for help and aims to make the first steps straightforward and manageable.
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What Edi works with
The areas below are the ones Edi selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Trauma and abuse
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 22 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New Jersey |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online care
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and managing symptoms tied to pain or stress.Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to strengthen a person’s own motivation for change. It is useful for addictions, smoking or vaping cessation, and when someone feels stuck about shifting habits.
Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on what is already working and builds small, practical steps toward the client’s goals. It can speed up progress on specific issues like communication, coping with life changes, or career decisions.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with clients about their needs, goals, and preferences, then try methods that fit. This makes it easier to adjust the plan as progress is seen and priorities change.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy schedules. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a short break. Live chat or text messaging lets people check in between meetings or use shorter, flexible communication when that suits their day.
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