- ACT and CBT methods
- Substance use support
- Grief and identity work
About Ednita
Dr. Ednita Wright is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 35 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, relationship strain, compassion fatigue, and anger. Her work also covers intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, self-esteem, and identity questions.
Wright describes therapy as a practical process of finding the missing pieces that make a problem clearer. She uses straightforward conversation and structured techniques to help people notice patterns that keep causing distress. Sessions often include checking habits, looking at thoughts and choices, and practicing ways to respond differently when strong feelings arise.
Her background includes long-term work in substance use counseling and academic teaching in alcohol and substance abuse counseling and human services. She consults with colleges and community groups about inclusion and related issues. That experience informs how she approaches grief, transitions, and identity concerns in therapy.
In the room she draws on several approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral methods, client-centered listening, existential reflection, and Jungian ideas about meaning and symbols. Those tools are used to help people notice what matters to them and to take small, doable steps toward change.
People who choose her can expect calm, practical sessions that focus on making daily life more manageable. She encourages clarity about goals and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what they value and take small steps toward that life, even while uncomfortable feelings remain. It can help with anger that comes from frustration or long-standing resentments by clarifying what matters and guiding action in line with those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It breaks problems into manageable pieces and teaches concrete skills for noticing triggers, testing unhelpful thoughts, and practicing different responses when anger flares. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and understanding the person's experience. This approach supports people who feel stuck or unheard and helps them find their own solutions through guided conversation. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose methods that match their goals, personality, and current concerns. That collaborative process means decisions are revisited as therapy progresses. Confirm the session formats before booking, as this profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Discussing preferences at the first meeting helps shape practical arrangements that work with everyday life.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, relationship strain, anger, and related concerns such as intimacy and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical conversation and structured techniques, mixing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, client-centered listening, existential reflection, and Jungian ideas.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of clinical experience, including work in substance use counseling and teaching in college programs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How do sessions and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.