Edna Sanders, LCSW

Edna Sanders is a licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of experience based in Indiana. She focuses on helping people cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life changes. Edna aims to make therapy direct and approachable so people can take small, practical steps forward.

She uses straightforward methods to help clients understand what keeps problems going. That often means looking at thoughts, behaviors, and relationship patterns that cause stress. Edna draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered and mindfulness work to build tools that fit each person’s life.

Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Edna listens for patterns linked to low self-esteem, trouble sleeping, anger, or feelings of isolation. Together she and the client choose skills to try between sessions and check progress over time.

Edna also pays attention to cultural background and caregiving roles when they shape a person’s struggles. She can help with issues such as grief, parenting strain, career stress, addictions, and attachment concerns. Veterans and people facing post-traumatic stress are among the areas she notes as a focus.

Her style is calm and practical. People who want clear steps, tools to manage intense emotions, and a respectful space to talk may find her approach helpful. Edna aims to help clients build coping skills they can use every day.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Edna commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new, practical behaviors that reduce anxiety and improve mood. CBT tools are easy to practice between sessions and translate well to video or messaging work.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and responding to each person's needs. That approach helps build trust and supports people in finding their own solutions during talk-based sessions.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they choose techniques and adjust the plan over time so the work fits the person's life and pace.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for face-to-face interaction and guided skill practice, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat work well for brief check-ins or staying connected between appointments. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and different routines.