Profile / United States
Edili Maldonado, LMHC, LPC
New York
Licensed counselor - Anxiety and mood concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- ACT elements
- DBT skills
About Edili
Edili Maldonado is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New York with 12 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and challenges around relationships, parenting, and life transitions. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Maldonado uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map thinking patterns and test small behavioral changes. She also uses elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered techniques to clarify values and strengthen motivation.
Her approach focuses on clear steps and skills rather than labels. Early sessions usually identify main problems, set concrete goals, and try simple tools that can be practiced between meetings. Later work often adds emotion regulation skills drawn from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when strong feelings get in the way.
She emphasizes real-life strategies such as thought records, behavioral experiments, and short mindfulness exercises. That practical work can help with panic attacks, low mood, trouble concentrating, and managing caregiving stress. Maldonado aims to teach methods people can use independently over time.
People who want straightforward, skills-based therapy often find this approach useful. Before booking, confirm current session formats and any scheduling details to make sure they fit your routine.
How her approaches translate to online work
Edili regularly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns and try small behavioral experiments. CBT sessions focus on concrete tools like thought records and activity plans that translate well to virtual meetings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is also part of her toolkit and helps people clarify values and take committed actions even when emotions are difficult.She views finding the right approach as a shared task. The therapist and client review goals and preferences, then pick methods that fit those aims. This collaborative process can mix CBT skills, ACT practices, and client-centered conversation based on what works for the person.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what to expect. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare, or caregiving duties. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or let people focus on practice tasks without travel time. Licensed professionals can help adapt exercises like behavioral experiments and DBT skills for use between online sessions.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
New York, North Carolina, New Jersey
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors with short experiments between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has 12 years of psychotherapy experience working with mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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