LCSW

Edna Sanders, LCSW

Experience14 years
LocationIndiana
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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About Edna

Edna Sanders is a licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of experience who practices in Indiana. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and ADHD among a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns.

Background and approach

Sanders draws on evidence-informed methods to support clients working through grief, addiction, interpersonal difficulties, parenting challenges, career stress, and other life transitions. Her style blends empathy with practical skills building, creating space for clients to explore identity, multicultural concerns, and the impact of past experiences on present functioning.

She uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness-informed techniques to help people develop coping strategies, improve communication, and reduce distress. Sanders aims to collaborate with each person to set achievable goals and to strengthen resilience while addressing patterns that interfere with wellbeing.

Clients seeking help with mood disorders, intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, or sleep and anger problems will find a clinician who integrates relational awareness with concrete tools. Her practice emphasizes tailored care that recognizes the influence of attachment, caregiving roles, and cultural context on mental health.

Therapeutic Approaches and How They Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting therapeutic relationship, helping people feel understood and supported as they explore personal values and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to reduce intense emotional reactions and improve relationships.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and may combine elements from different methods to create a tailored plan. This collaborative stance helps clients learn skills while also attending to emotional experience and relational patterns.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or when in-person visits are impractical. These options allow ongoing access to licensed professionals, support regular check-ins, and let clients practice techniques between sessions using the communication format that suits them best.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this clinician commonly address?

She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, relationship and family problems, grief, addictions, sleep and anger issues, and career or life change difficulties.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

The approach is collaborative and skills-oriented, blending client-centered therapy with CBT, DBT, EFT and mindfulness techniques to balance emotional insight and practical tools.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 14 years of professional experience working with a variety of emotional, relational, and cultural concerns.

What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?

She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Indiana; license details include IN LCSW 34006420A and VA LCSW 0904019238.

Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are offered for remote work?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is cost handled for ongoing sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia Workplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Indiana, New Jersey, Virginia, Mississippi

Languages

English

What Edna can help with

Edna Sanders works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

Edna works with individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes.

Edna works with clients addressing depression, anxiety, and trauma.

How Edna approaches therapy

Edna's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Edna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Indiana, with 14 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Edna aims to empower clients to cultivate self-love.