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Dr. Ednita Wright

Dr. Ednita Wright, LCSW

New York

Dr. Ednita Wright - LCSW, stress and addiction care

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in New York
LCSW, licence 071908
NPI
1164044087
Experience
35 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

These details come from information Ednita supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • CBT techniques
  • ACT practices
  • Client-centered work

About Ednita

Dr. Ednita Wright is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York with 35 years of practice. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and trauma-related concerns. Sessions are grounded and practical, focused on identifying missing pieces that keep daily life from feeling manageable.

She uses a mix of approaches to help people notice patterns and make changes that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to examine thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports people in clarifying values and taking action even when feelings are hard to tolerate.

Client-Centered Therapy shapes sessions around the person’s priorities and pace. Existential and Jungian ideas may appear when people want to talk about meaning, identity, or deeper life questions. These methods are woven into straightforward, goal-oriented work rather than abstract theory.

Wright has long experience with substance use concerns, grief, transitions, identity and spirituality. She also consults with colleges and community agencies about inclusion and related challenges. That background informs practical strategies for everyday stressors, caregiving, and long-term recovery.

People who choose her often want clear tools plus space to reflect on values and identity. To begin, the site’s matching process gathers basic information and helps schedule an initial session so practical steps can start quickly.

BHow sessions work

How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking steps that align with those values even when feelings are difficult. It can help with anxiety, depression, grief, and substance use by turning attention toward meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviors and uses practical exercises to reduce unhelpful patterns. It is useful for stress, anxiety, mood concerns and many everyday struggles. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s own goals and pace, shaping sessions around what feels most useful in the moment.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to see which methods fit their goals, personality and life demands. This is a joint process that can be revisited as needs change.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people keep continuity with counseling while managing work, family and health commitments.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and grief, along with relationship and intimacy issues and related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Client-Centered methods to offer practical tools and values-focused work.

How much experience does she have?

She has 35 years of clinical experience working with substance use, grief, transitions, identity and related issues.

Is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, NY LCSW, practicing from New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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