Ednina Welters, LCPC
Illinois LCPC guiding growth and resilience
- Anxiety and stress
- Relationships and family
- Addictions and trauma
About Ednina Welters
Ednina Welters is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 11 years of experience supporting adolescents, adults, and couples through a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and career or academic challenges. She integrates evidence-informed techniques to help clients manage symptoms, improve coping, and build more satisfying relationships while attending to issues such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, intimacy-related concerns, and life transitions.
Her practice emphasizes a client-centered stance that respects each person's capacity for growth and self-direction while drawing on structured approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to address unhelpful thoughts, patterns, and behaviors. She also brings experience working with clients affected by substance use, attachment and abandonment difficulties, body image concerns, chronic health challenges, and caregiver stress, and she strives to adapt interventions to meet diverse cultural backgrounds and life circumstances.
Ednina frames counseling as a collaborative process in which goals are defined together, practical skills are practiced, and progress is assessed through achievable steps. She aims to create a supportive, respectful therapeutic relationship that helps clients identify strengths, explore realistic choices, and develop more flexible ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving to move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Her practice emphasizes a client-centered stance that respects each person's capacity for growth and self-direction while drawing on structured approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to address unhelpful thoughts, patterns, and behaviors. She also brings experience working with clients affected by substance use, attachment and abandonment difficulties, body image concerns, chronic health challenges, and caregiver stress, and she strives to adapt interventions to meet diverse cultural backgrounds and life circumstances.
Ednina frames counseling as a collaborative process in which goals are defined together, practical skills are practiced, and progress is assessed through achievable steps. She aims to create a supportive, respectful therapeutic relationship that helps clients identify strengths, explore realistic choices, and develop more flexible ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving to move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ednina Welters have?
Ednina Welters has 11 years of clinical experience working with adolescents, adults, and couples across a range of concerns.
Is Ednina Welters a licensed therapist?
Yes. Ednina Welters holds the LCPC credential. LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. License details are IL LCPC 180.007504.
In which languages does Ednina Welters provide therapy?
Ednina Welters provides therapy in English.
Where is Ednina Welters located?
Ednina Welters is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Ednina Welters as my therapist?
You can work with Ednina Welters through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ednina Welters work with international clients?
Ednina Welters does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ednina Welters cost?
The cost of therapy with Ednina Welters can vary depending on factors such as a client’s location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with a therapist. Depending on Ednina Welters’ availability, clients can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Blending Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Ednina Welters draws from Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes a respectful, empathic relationship and supports clients in identifying their own goals and strengths. This approach helps people who want a collaborative space to explore identity, values, and relationship concerns.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize and modify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT provides practical tools for managing symptoms and building problem-solving skills.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach Ednina applies when appropriate; ACT focuses on accepting difficult internal experiences while committing to actions that reflect personal values, which can be useful for coping with trauma, chronic stress, and life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and a collaborative decision. Ednina will work with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and tailor techniques from these models to fit each person’s situation.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier for clients to access licensed professionals from home or on the go, fit sessions into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions.