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Edi Peterson, LPC
New Jersey
LPC - Stress and anxiety focus
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Goal focused planning
About Edi
Edi Peterson is an LPC with 22 years of clinical experience based in New Jersey. She helps people address stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, and related problems. Sessions focus on practical steps and measurable goals rather than open-ended talk.
Her approach centers on clear, evidence-informed methods. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and test new ways of coping. Conversations aim to break big problems into smaller, doable actions that match a person's values.
Edi draws on decades of work with clients facing chronic pain, grief, eating and sleeping issues, and caregiver stress. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, isolation, self-esteem, and life-purpose questions. Smoking and vaping cessation, intimacy-related concerns, and challenges common in young adulthood are among the issues she addresses.
In sessions she works collaboratively to set measurable steps and timelines. That might include thought records, small behavioral experiments, or short-term goal plans. Progress is tracked and adjusted as needed to keep work focused and practical.
People who prefer structured, skills-based work will recognize the emphasis on practical change. Edi asks about values and daily routines, then helps turn those into concrete strategies. The intent is steady progress through specific techniques rather than vague reassurance.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing small patterns of behavior. Online sessions can use short worksheets, behavior experiments, and regular check-ins to test what works between meetings. Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change. In remote meetings this can look like guided conversations that clarify personal reasons to change and small first steps to try at home. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on specific goals and the steps that lead toward them. The therapist and client pick concrete signs of progress and try brief, actionable changes between sessions. Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences with the client and recommend approaches to try. Plans are adjusted based on what the client finds useful and feasible. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow brief check-ins when needed, and support homework between meetings without requiring travel.Areas of expertise
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Texas, New York, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and related problems like sleep and eating difficulties.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Sessions include practical exercises like thought records and behavioral experiments.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 22 years of clinical experience as an LPC and applies evidence-informed methods in her work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and practices from New Jersey.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How are costs handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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