Edi Peterson , LPC

Edi Peterson brings an outcome-focused approach to counseling, combining long-standing clinical experience with ongoing professional learning to help people set and reach goals that reflect their values. She earned a Doctorate in Behavioral Health to complement her counseling degrees and licensure, and pursues evidence-based methods to address the real-world struggles clients bring into therapy. Edi also holds certifications in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy - a form of cognitive therapy that examines and reshapes unhelpful beliefs - and in biofeedback, a technique that helps people learn to manage physiological responses.

Her practice covers a wide range of concerns, including depressed mood, anxiety, relationship and communication challenges, boundary setting, substance misuse, chronic pain and long-term health issues, and stress-related difficulties. She has licensure in multiple states, including Licensed Professional Counselor credentials in Texas and New Jersey and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential in New York; LPC denotes a Licensed Professional Counselor, and LMHC denotes a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

Edi approaches care with compassion for those managing emotional and physical pain, recognizing that seeking help is a courageous step. She works collaboratively with clients to define clear goals and measurable steps, using practical strategies to increase success and support a healthier, more satisfying life tailored to each person’s definition of wellbeing.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and change thought and behavior patterns that contribute to problems like anxiety, depression, and stress. It is practical and skills-oriented, with a focus on strategies clients can apply between sessions to see measurable change.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative style that supports people who are ambivalent about change. It uses open conversation to explore values and increase motivation, and is often helpful for challenges such as substance use, smoking cessation, and readiness for lifestyle shifts.

Solution-Focused Therapy centers on strengths and small, achievable steps toward preferred outcomes. Rather than dwelling on problems, it helps clients and therapists co-create concrete plans that build momentum and confidence.

Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the therapeutic process, and Edi works together with clients to determine which approaches best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative method allows adjustments over time as circumstances and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy lives, manage caregiving responsibilities, or stay connected from different locations.