Edna Sanders, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW for anxiety and trauma
- Anxiety and trauma care
- Relationship and family work
- Flexible online sessions
About Edna Sanders
Edna Sanders is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana who has spent 14 years helping people navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, and major life changes. She is licensed to practice in Indiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Virginia and blends practical clinical training with an attentive, culturally aware approach to care. Her work emphasizes support for self-esteem struggles, communication difficulties, social anxiety, and relationship challenges, and she often assists clients facing isolation, workplace stress, or complex family dynamics.
Edna creates a respectful, client-centered space where individuals can examine their histories, work through painful experiences, and build realistic coping strategies. She draws on an array of evidence-informed methods to tailor treatment to each person’s needs, recognizing how identity, cultural background, and life circumstances intersect with mental health. Her goals are to help clients strengthen resilience, restore healthier connections, and move through transitions with greater clarity and self-compassion.
LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential that indicates specialized training in assessment and psychotherapy. Edna integrates that foundation with personalized interventions to support healing, growth, and more authentic relationships.
Edna creates a respectful, client-centered space where individuals can examine their histories, work through painful experiences, and build realistic coping strategies. She draws on an array of evidence-informed methods to tailor treatment to each person’s needs, recognizing how identity, cultural background, and life circumstances intersect with mental health. Her goals are to help clients strengthen resilience, restore healthier connections, and move through transitions with greater clarity and self-compassion.
LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential that indicates specialized training in assessment and psychotherapy. Edna integrates that foundation with personalized interventions to support healing, growth, and more authentic relationships.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Edna Sanders have?
Edna Sanders has 14 years of experience.
Is Edna Sanders a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCSW credential. License details include IN LCSW 34006420A and VA LCSW 0904019238.
In which languages does Edna Sanders provide therapy?
Edna Sanders provides therapy in English.
Where is Edna Sanders located?
She is located in Indiana.
How can I work with Edna Sanders as my therapist?
You can work with Edna Sanders through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Edna Sanders work with international clients?
Edna Sanders does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Edna Sanders 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 with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps 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 Care
Edna draws on client-centered therapy to create a collaborative environment where clients lead the pace and focus of sessions while the therapist provides empathy and guidance. This approach helps people feel heard and supported as they explore personal goals, identity, and relationship patterns.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and skills-based, often useful for managing anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching tools for thinking differently and responding more effectively.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques are included when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities. DBT offers concrete strategies to manage intense emotions and improve relationships.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Edna works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for scheduling and allow people to receive care from home, work, or other convenient locations. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into a busy life.