- Stress and anxiety
- Motivational interviewing
- CBT and solution focus
About Edi
Edi Peterson is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 22 years of clinical experience based in New Jersey. She focuses on concerns common in early adulthood such as stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career uncertainty, and feeling behind in life. Edi also helps people facing substance misuse, grief, trauma, sleep or eating problems, and challenges around identity and intimacy.
She uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people set clear goals and take measurable steps. Sessions tend to focus on identifying patterns, testing small changes, and building skills that make day-to-day life easier. Her approach is direct and goal-oriented rather than long on theory.
Her usual methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These tools support work on thinking habits, motivation for change, and short-term goal planning. Edi draws on decades of clinical work to blend these approaches based on what each person needs.
Clients can expect a collaborative style where goals and steps are named together. Conversations may include practical homework, skill practice, and reviewing progress in measurable ways. The emphasis is on usable strategies that fit a young adult's life, such as balancing school, new jobs, relationships, and finances.
She works in English and does not take international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and formats. To begin, people select the See online therapy options button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How Edi uses practical approaches in online work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try alternative ways of responding to stress, anxiety, or depression.Motivational Interviewing centers on building motivation for change. It uses straightforward conversation to explore where someone feels stuck and to strengthen commitment to small, achievable steps like cutting back smoking or improving sleep.
Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes short-term goal setting and practical solutions. Sessions often focus on what is already working, then expand those strategies into repeatable habits for daily life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and practical needs. That choice can change over time as progress is reviewed.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into study, work, or busy schedules by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can make it easier to follow homework, keep momentum between sessions, and schedule visits around classes or shifts.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Texas, New York, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, substance misuse, grief, trauma, sleep and eating concerns, and young adult issues like career and identity questions.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is collaborative and goal-focused. She uses practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set measurable steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of concerns across emotional and physical challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC and practices from New Jersey. Her credential is listed as LPC and should be read as Licensed Professional Counselor.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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