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Online therapist

Edna Lerma

Compassionate support for family and relationship stress

Credentials
LPC
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Format
Online sessions

About Edna

Edna Lerma is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship tension, family conflict, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks English and Spanish and brings 15 years of experience to conversations about daily worries and big life changes. Her style is straightforward and calm, aimed at making conversations feel easier for a worried parent reading on a phone.

In sessions she focuses on making space for honest talk about what is happening at home and in relationships.

Background and approach

She works to reduce shame and blame so families can communicate more clearly. She also addresses specific concerns like panic attacks, social anxiety, body image, and trouble with control or impulsivity. Her approach emphasizes listening first and then building practical steps that fit each person’s life.

She helps clients identify patterns, try small changes, and notice what works. Forgiveness, self-love, and finding purpose are also topics she supports when relevant to healing. Edna creates an open, nonjudgmental setting so clients can share thoughts and feelings without fear.

She acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage and affirms that first step as meaningful. Sessions are offered through a mix of online formats to suit different schedules and needs. Background and approach: Edna is licensed in Texas as an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - and has worked in the field for 15 years.

Over that time she has supported people coping with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and family dynamics. Her work centers on clear communication, practical strategies, and steady support while clients try new ways of coping and relating to others.

Evidence-based approaches and online care that fit family needs

Edna uses proven therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and real-life changes. One common approach she uses teaches skills to calm intense anxiety and manage panic symptoms, helping people learn breathing and grounding tools and change unhelpful thinking. Another frequent focus is on improving communication and problem solving within relationships and families, which helps reduce conflict and build clearer expectations.

Picking the right approach is part of the work together. She listens to each person’s story, discusses goals, and suggests methods that feel practical and comfortable. Clients and therapist decide collaboratively which techniques to try and adjust those choices as progress is observed.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy households. Sessions are available by video call or phone when a live conversation feels best. For quick check-ins or ongoing support, live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter, convenient ways to stay connected between sessions. These options help make consistent care fit around school, work, and family life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she focus on?
She addresses stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family conflict, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and supportive, with an emphasis on listening and practical steps. She helps people notice patterns and try small changes that fit their daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She holds 15 years of professional experience working with anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Texas, credential number TX LPC 67468, and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she is able to work with international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on therapist availability.

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