Edili Maldonado, LMHC, LPC

Edili Maldonado is a licensed mental health professional based in New York with 12 years of clinical experience helping adults navigate a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She holds the credentials LMHC and LPC, which indicate licensure in clinical mental health counseling and professional counseling, and has provided psychotherapy for people managing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and other concerns.

Her approach to therapy is intentionally eclectic, drawing on evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, dialectical behavior therapy, modeling, and motivational interviewing. Rather than applying a single technique to every situation, she prefers to match therapeutic methods to each client’s specific needs and goals to improve the effectiveness of treatment.

Respect, acceptance, and compassion form the foundation of her work. She does not endorse judgment, prejudice, discrimination, or labeling, and she focuses on empowering clients through insight and practical strategies so they can manage their situations more independently. Edili acknowledges the courage it takes to seek help and aims to support clients as they begin a process of healing and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Edili Maldonado integrates several practical therapies to help clients address thoughts, emotions, and relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for mood instability and relationship struggles. Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathy, acceptance, and collaboration, giving clients space to explore their values and choices while feeling understood and supported.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Edili works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved and respected in treatment decisions.

Online sessions offer flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or geographic limits. Edili provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more accessible and to accommodate different communication styles. These options allow clients and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care while fitting sessions into busy lives.