- Addictions support
- Relationship issues
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Edna
Edna Booker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of experience and practices in Louisiana. She works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, sleeping problems, low self-esteem, and career questions. She also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, caregiver stress, codependency, family of origin issues, and hearing-impaired clients. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted.
Edna takes a practical, person-focused approach. She listens to what is happening now and what matters to the client. Conversations aim to clarify patterns, identify manageable steps, and practice skills that reduce distress. She uses talk and structured exercises rather than abstract theory.
Her work draws on several methods, including client-centered techniques that prioritize the person's perspective, cognitive behavioral strategies to shift thinking and behavior, and mindfulness practices to build moment-to-moment awareness. She also incorporates elements of dialectical behavior therapy for emotional regulation and Jungian ideas when exploring meaning and life themes.
Edna’s sessions tend to break big problems into smaller tasks. That can mean short behavior experiments between meetings, practicing grounding and breathing skills, or mapping relationship patterns. Clients are encouraged to name what they want to change and try steps that feel doable.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with people affected by addiction, trauma, mood disorders, and relationship struggles. She pairs years of experience with steady, plainspoken interaction aimed at helping clients find clearer direction and more manageable daily choices.
Approaches and online sessions that focus on direction
Edna uses client-centered work that foregrounds the client's perspective and priorities. This approach involves listening closely, reflecting what matters to the person, and building on their own goals to guide sessions.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and test out different behaviors. CBT offers concrete exercises for mood, anxiety, sleeping problems, and some relationship patterns.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills are used when emotional regulation and strong impulses are a concern. DBT provides practical techniques for distress tolerance, emotion management, and clearer communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate with the client to choose methods that match the person's needs, goals, and preferences. That conversation can change over time as different skills are tried and evaluated.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, avoid travel, or choose shorter check-ins when time is limited. They can also allow sessions when someone is managing caregiving duties or physical health limitations. Ask about available formats when scheduling to pick what suits everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Louisiana, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, anger, sleeping problems, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, career concerns, and related areas like codependency and family problems.
How would she approach someone feeling stuck in life?
She listens to the person's current situation, clarifies patterns, and helps set small, manageable steps. Sessions combine conversation with practical exercises and skill practice.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with mood disorders, addiction, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and holds licensure in Arizona and Wisconsin while practicing from Louisiana.
In what languages does she work and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model 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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