Belinda Edwards, LPC
Belinda Edwards, LPC for trauma and families
- EMDR and trauma specialist
- Military family experience
- Faith-informed counseling available
About Belinda Edwards
Belinda Edwards is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with twelve years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and trauma-related concerns. She has advanced training in trauma-focused interventions and is a certified EMDR therapist and EMDR Consultant - EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a therapy used to address traumatic memories and their emotional impact. Her background spans community mental health, correctional settings, and military-related services, bringing a wide perspective to complex clinical needs.
Early in her career she established a family counseling program within an inpatient substance abuse treatment facility and later directed an outpatient clinic addressing both mental health and substance use. Over the past seven years she has worked closely with service members and military families on issues related to military service and combat deployments, and she also supports clients dealing with grief, relationship and family concerns, attachment and codependency issues, and first responder challenges.
Belinda integrates evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy, and she is comfortable addressing matters of faith when clients wish to explore them from a Christian perspective. She describes her work as a calling and is committed to partnering with clients to find practical, compassionate paths forward. Scheduling note - if posted availability does not match a client’s needs, she asks that they reach out so she can attempt to accommodate preferred times.
Early in her career she established a family counseling program within an inpatient substance abuse treatment facility and later directed an outpatient clinic addressing both mental health and substance use. Over the past seven years she has worked closely with service members and military families on issues related to military service and combat deployments, and she also supports clients dealing with grief, relationship and family concerns, attachment and codependency issues, and first responder challenges.
Belinda integrates evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy, and she is comfortable addressing matters of faith when clients wish to explore them from a Christian perspective. She describes her work as a calling and is committed to partnering with clients to find practical, compassionate paths forward. Scheduling note - if posted availability does not match a client’s needs, she asks that they reach out so she can attempt to accommodate preferred times.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatization
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Belinda Edwards have?
Belinda Edwards has 12 years of professional experience.
Is Belinda Edwards a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. Her license is listed as LA LPC 4090.
In which languages does Belinda Edwards provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Belinda Edwards located?
Belinda Edwards is located in Louisiana.
How can I work with Belinda Edwards as my therapist?
You can work with Belinda Edwards through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Belinda Edwards work with international clients?
Belinda Edwards does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Belinda Edwards cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Belinda Edwards uses several evidence-informed approaches tailored to the needs of each client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to build practical coping skills. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps people process distressing memories and the emotions tied to them, often benefiting those with trauma-related symptoms and post-traumatic stress. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that supports people who are ambivalent about change - it can be especially useful for substance use, behavior change, and strengthening motivation.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Belinda, as a licensed professional, works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to select or blend methods that fit each person’s situation and pace.
Online therapy makes these approaches more accessible by offering sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult, and make it easier for clients to engage in regular work toward their goals from different locations.