Edili Maldonado, LMHC, LPC - Therapist in New York

About Edili

Edili Maldonado is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on family and parenting concerns among a broad range of life challenges. She communicates plainly and meets people where they are. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental and she emphasizes respect and acceptance in every session.

She brings 12 years of clinical experience in New York and holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential and the Licensed Professional Counselor credential.

Background and approach

Edili uses practical tools suited to each person’s situation rather than one fixed method. She works in both English and Spanish. In sessions she helps with stress, anxiety, mood concerns, grief, trauma, relationship struggles, parenting questions, and changes like career shifts or caregiving stress.

She also supports people facing postpartum depression, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and panic symptoms when those are part of the picture. Her therapeutic approach is flexible. She draws from evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy, then adapts techniques to match goals and needs.

The focus is on building insight and daily skills that a person can use between meetings. Edili aims to empower clients to manage problems more independently. She avoids labels or judgment and encourages learning practical strategies alongside personal reflection.

To begin, she asks about current needs and pairs those with the most useful techniques for steady progress.

Therapeutic approaches for online family and parenting support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most and take small, values-based steps. It often supports coping with anxiety, stress, and life transitions by teaching practical exercises for staying present and committed to change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with real-life actions. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and for learning concrete skills to manage everyday challenges.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clear communication. It can be useful when intense emotions, anger, or relationship conflicts get in the way of daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to current needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest techniques or a combination of methods. Clients try approaches and give feedback so adjustments can be made together.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility for busy family schedules. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, and parenting routines while maintaining continuity of care and regular progress.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she often address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, relationship and intimacy problems, and mood disorders including bipolar and postpartum depression.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is practical and nonjudgmental. She focuses on respect, acceptance, and building skills people can use in daily life.

What is her clinical background?

She has 12 years of psychotherapy experience working with a broad range of mental health concerns and life stressors.

Which credentials and location are listed?

She holds LMHC and LPC credentials with NY LMHC 007018 and NJ LPC 37PC01043100, and practices in New York.

What languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

How are sessions delivered?

Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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

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

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