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Online therapist

Edward Schultze

Calm, experienced support for family challenges

Credentials
MD, LCPC, LPC
Experience
30 years
Licensed in
Maryland, Delaware
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Edward

Edward Schultze is a licensed counselor who focuses on family and parenting concerns as well as related personal struggles. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and parenting challenges. He speaks plainly and aims to make conversations feel easy and practical for a worried parent reading on a phone.

Edward holds MD, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credentials and practices in Maryland.

Background and approach

Edward spent much of his career in a special education school working with adolescents and their families for 35 years. About ten years ago he moved into independent practice and began concentrating on one-on-one work with adults of all ages. That long background means he brings patience and experience when parenting or family issues feel overwhelming.

In sessions he keeps the tone informal and nonjudgmental. He emphasizes partnership - working together to set priorities. Sometimes the focus is on changing behavior in the moment.

Other times the work looks at thinking patterns to shift how someone reacts day to day. Edward has extensive experience with trauma and abuse and with a wide range of mental health concerns, including bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, sleep problems, anger, and ADHD.

He respects the courage it takes to pause and address difficult issues, and he welcomes direct questions about the process. He adapted his practice to offer remote sessions and has found remote care to be practical and effective. Sessions are offered in English and use formats like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online family and parenting work

Edward draws on well-established, evidence-based techniques that can be used remotely. One approach focuses on changing behaviors in the here and now by setting clear, small goals and practicing new actions between sessions; this helps with parenting routines, sleep problems, and managing strong emotions. Another approach targets thinking patterns by helping people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts that drive anxiety, depression, or conflict in relationships; this is useful for daily stress and improving communication.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Edward works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He balances immediate needs with longer term patterns so the plan can change as progress unfolds.

Online work is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. These formats let parents fit sessions around schedules, check in between meetings, and keep continuity when life gets busy. Licensed professionals can use the same practical tools remotely to address family, parenting, and individual concerns.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, sleep issues, parenting, self esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He favors a partnership with an easy-going, supportive, and nonjudgmental tone. Sessions can focus on changing behavior in the here and now or on shifting thinking patterns.
What is his background and experience?
He has 30 years of overall experience, including 35 years working in a special education school with adolescents and families, and about ten years in independent practice working one-on-one with adults.
Which credentials and location are listed?
He holds MD, LCPC, and LPC credentials with designation MD LCPC LC0013 and DE LPC PC-0000750, and he practices in Maryland.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy match?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
30 years
Licensed
Maryland, Delaware
Languages
English

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