Dr. Ednita Wright , LCSW

Dr. Ednita Wright is a licensed clinician based in Syracuse, New York, with 35 years of experience helping people find balance when familiar coping strategies no longer work. She approaches therapy like solving a puzzle - helping clients locate the missing pieces that clarify what they need to feel better and move forward. Dr. Wright holds the credential of licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), which means she has advanced training in clinical social work, and she is also a Credentialed Alcoholism/Substance Abuse Counselor with extensive experience supporting people impacted by substance use.

Her practice focuses on a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and anger concerns, and compassion fatigue. She also brings experience with adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, chronic pain and illness, codependency, domestic violence, first responder issues, HIV / AIDS, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and questions of life purpose and mood disorders.

In addition to clinical work, Dr. Wright has taught for more than twenty-five years in a community college program in Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Human Services, and Teacher Education, and she consults with academic institutions and community agencies on inclusion efforts. She believes that true inclusion requires intention and a willingness to move beyond mere tolerance. Dr. Wright aims to create a compassionate, collaborative space where clients can explore identity, transitions, spirituality, and the practical steps that lead to clearer understanding and lasting change.