Edith Medlin

Hopeful, practical therapy for everyday challenges

LCSW North Carolina

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Edith

Edith Medlin is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina with eight years of professional experience supporting people through common and complex life challenges.

Background and approach

She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, self-esteem and motivation, and also addresses issues like trauma, substance-related struggles, parenting stress, and compassion fatigue. Her practice emphasizes practical, evidence-informed strategies drawn from approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other skills-based methods.

Edith works with each person to design a tailored plan that reflects their circumstances and goals, combining respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every conversation. She aims to help clients build coping skills, reframe unhelpful patterns, and strengthen motivation for change.

Taking the first step toward a more satisfying life is acknowledged as a courageous act, and Edith positions herself as a supportive partner throughout that process.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Edith integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with mindfulness-informed tools to create a practical framework for remote work. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation issues. DBT contributes emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills that can be helpful for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship challenges. Mindfulness Therapy supports present-moment awareness and stress reduction through simple attention and breathing practices.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative; the therapist will work with each client to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. Together they will adapt techniques over time, combining elements from different modalities when that better serves the client's objectives.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency with appointments and integrate therapeutic skill practice into daily life while working with licensed professionals who tailor care to each person's situation.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Edith address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting and compassion fatigue among others.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style blends respect and sensitivity with practical, skills-based techniques to help clients reframe patterns and build coping strategies.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Edith has eight years of professional experience working with clients on emotional and behavioral concerns in North Carolina.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds the LCSW credential with license number NC LCSW C008490 and practices in North Carolina.

In which languages can I work with her?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers a variety of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How are costs and billing handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)First responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English