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Practical support for anxiety and self-worth

Edna Lerma, LPC

15 years in practice · based in Texas · sessions in English, Spanish · online only

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About Edna

Edna Lerma helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or relationship and family struggles. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 15 years of experience. She speaks English and Spanish and works with clients who prefer either language.

Edna focuses on creating a calm, open space where people can talk through what worries them. She encourages straightforward conversation about feelings and daily challenges.

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Background and approach

Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at small changes that add up over time. In sessions she listens first and helps people name what matters most to them. She works with concerns such as depression, panic and social anxiety, body image struggles, and issues around guilt or shame.

She also supports people coping with abandonment, control issues, impulsivity, and questions about life purpose. Edna often helps clients improve communication skills and manage conflict in relationships and family life. She offers strategies to build self-love, forgiveness, and healthier patterns of thinking.

Her style is collaborative - she and the client set goals together and check progress as they go. Starting therapy can feel hard. Edna aims to make that first step easier by meeting people where they are and helping them move forward at a realistic pace.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Edna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and improving coping skills. Cognitive-style approaches help people notice and adjust thinking patterns that fuel anxiety, depression, and self-criticism. Skills-focused work teaches practical tools for managing panic, stress, and overwhelming emotions.

She also emphasizes interpersonal and communication work to improve relationships and reduce family conflict. This involves practicing clearer communication, setting boundaries, and building habits that support forgiveness and self-respect. These approaches are described and adjusted together, so the therapist and client decide what fits best for each situation.

Online therapy with her is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video calls allow fuller communication through face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when video isn't possible, and live chat or text messaging can fit into busy days or provide quick check-ins. These options make it simpler to schedule consistent sessions and keep momentum while working toward goals.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

Edna works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and self-esteem issues. She also addresses areas like panic attacks, body image, guilt and shame, and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She listens first, helps clients set practical goals, and uses down-to-earth strategies to make gradual change.

What is her professional background?

She has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns. That experience includes supporting people through anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - and practices in Texas.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are also accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.