- ACT
- CBT
- Client-Centered
About Ednita
Dr. Ednita Wright is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York with 35 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, and related issues such as self-esteem, anger, and intimacy-related problems.
She describes therapy as finding the missing pieces of a puzzle. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer understanding instead of jargon. She listens for what already helps you and looks for small changes that make daily life easier.
Dr. Wright uses several psychotherapy approaches to guide sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports noticing difficult thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. Client-Centered Therapy foregrounds the client’s perspective and pacing.
Her background includes long-term work with substance use concerns and related life transitions. She has over two decades of teaching experience in alcohol and substance abuse counseling and human services at the community college level. She also consults with colleges and community agencies on inclusion and related policies.
People who reach out can expect direct, plain conversation about what’s getting in the way of daily functioning. Practical coping skills, values-based choices, and attention to identity and belonging are commonly part of the work. Dr. Wright accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work can fit daily life
Many of Dr. Wright’s sessions draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that match what matters to the person. This approach can help with anxiety, stress, and motivation.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to look at unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors. CBT is often useful for anxiety, mood issues, and problems that respond to clear practice and feedback. Client-Centered Therapy shapes sessions around the person’s pacing and perspective, giving space to speak and be heard while decisions about goals happen together.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Dr. Wright will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts methods as needed over time.
Session formats are not listed in the supplied biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also suit people who prefer not to use video or who benefit from scheduling that matches work or caregiving routines.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, and related issues like self-esteem and anger.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses practical, conversational sessions that focus on what already helps and what small changes could improve daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of clinical experience working with substance use, life transitions, grief, and identity questions.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a New York LCSW credential and practices from New York.
Which languages are offered and do international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are costs handled?
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 the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.