About Edili

Edili Maldonado is a licensed clinician who helps people manage stress, mood concerns, anxiety, grief, and ADHD-related struggles. She uses practical, down-to-earth methods so parents can understand next steps quickly. Edili works in English and Spanish from her New York base and brings 12 years of experience to each session.

She focuses on listening first and treating each person with respect and compassion. Sessions aim to build insight and usable tools for day-to-day life.

Background and approach

Edili avoids judgment and encourages clients to try strategies that fit their routines. Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns. She also uses client-centered methods to shape therapy around what matters most to the person in the room.

Mindfulness-based ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy help people notice thoughts without getting stuck on them. Edili blends these methods with elements of dialectical behavior therapy and emotionally-focused work when emotional regulation and relationships are central concerns. She describes therapy as a collaborative process and adjusts methods to meet each person’s needs.

The goal is clearer coping skills and more confidence managing life’s demands. People who choose her often want straightforward guidance, immediate strategies for coping, and a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk. Edili supports clients as they develop plans that feel doable and realistic for their daily lives.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts without getting tangled by them and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings, then teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and attention-related difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and shaping treatment around what the person finds meaningful, which helps build trust and clearer goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your concerns, discuss options, and try methods that match your goals and daily routines. This collaborative process makes it easier to adjust techniques if something isn’t working.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions let you have a face-to-face conversation from wherever you are, phone sessions can fit into a short break and use less bandwidth, live chat is useful for quick check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around school, work, or caregiving demands.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Edili commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and related challenges like parenting stress and caregiver strain.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and client-centered, with an emphasis on respect and collaboration. She blends skill-building with listening to shape each plan.
How much experience does she have?
Edili has 12 years of clinical experience providing psychotherapy to people with a range of mood and stress-related concerns.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the credentials LMHC and LPC and is licensed in New York as an LMHC and in New Jersey as an LPC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
12 years
Licensed
New York, North Carolina, New Jersey
Languages
English, Spanish

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