Therapist in Chicago, Illinois Ednina Welters, Therapist

Licenses: LCPC, CADC

Provider Gender: Female

Ages Served: 6-65+

Appointments: In-office and Telehealth

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Ednina Welters, LCPC, CADC

Ednina Welters is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over fifteen of experience. Ednina is passionate about helping people, and focuses on making them feel comfortable and at ease in therapy. Having worked with individuals from various cultural backgrounds, she strives to find common ground with clients and demystify the therapy experience. She provides affirming care to all members of the LGBTQ community. With her CADC, Ednina enjoys working with individuals experiencing substance misuse. She has worked with adolescents and adults in both mental-health and substance use settings, and has provided individual, group, and couples’ counseling. These experiences have made her adept at managing difficult crisis situations.

As a former school counselor, she is well versed in the systemic issues involved with receiving services in the school setting. She is able to assist children and parents with advodating for services, and help children achieve their learning potential. In session, Ednina focuses on the individual, and uses techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, among other approaches. Outside of work, Ednina enjoys long walks in forested areas, swimming, kayaking, and traveling abroad.

Expertise

Insurances Accepted

Interventions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Couples/Marital Counseling
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Family Therapy
Mindfulness
Parenting Skills

Populations

Education

Clemente High School

Internship | 2011

Chicago, IL, United States
Chicago State University

Graduate School | 1980

Chicago, IL, United States
Chicago State University

Undergraduate | 1974

Chicago, IL, United States

Languages

English

Locations

LifeStance Health
3976 N Avondale Avenue
2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60641

Get Directions Phone Number

312-319-4162 fax number

877-428-7891

FAQs

Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Ednina Welters. You can also call 312-319-4162 to have someone assist you.

LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Ednina Welters: