Edi Peterson , LPC

Edi Peterson brings a practical, results-oriented approach to counseling, combining more than two decades of clinical experience with ongoing professional study. She holds a Doctorate in Behavioral Health and licensure in counseling, and she has pursued certifications in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) - a focused, action-oriented method for challenging unhelpful beliefs - as well as training in biofeedback techniques. Edi integrates evidence-based tools into her work to help people clarify their values, set achievable goals, and take measurable steps toward a healthier life.

Her clinical background equips her to address a wide range of concerns, including depressed mood, anxiety, relationship and communication difficulties, substance misuse, long-term pain and chronic health challenges, stress, trauma and grief, and intimacy-related issues. She emphasizes collaboration, working with each person to define concrete objectives and practical strategies that fit their daily realities. Edi expresses deep compassion for individuals managing emotional and physical pain and recognizes that reaching out for support is a significant act of courage.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Edi blends structured therapeutic methods with a personalized, goal-focused style to help people increase resilience, improve coping, and move toward the life they envision for themselves.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for concerns such as anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress by teaching practical skills for managing difficult emotions and shifting patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, person-centered method that helps increase motivation for change. It supports people who are wrestling with habits or ambivalence - for example, in substance use, smoking cessation, or making lifestyle adjustments - by exploring values and strengthening commitment to goals.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes identifying strengths and small, concrete steps toward preferred outcomes. This approach can be useful for resolving relationship or communication problems, coping with life transitions, and quickly building momentum toward specific, achievable goals.

Edi Peterson approaches treatment as a collaborative process; she will work with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as progress is made. Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access support from home or other convenient locations. This flexibility supports continuity of care and allows therapists and licensed professionals to work with clients in ways that best match their daily lives.