- Family concerns
- Trauma recovery
- Grief support
About Felicia
Felicia Bates is a licensed clinical social worker with more than two decades of experience. She works with people facing family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and struggles with motivation and self-esteem. She aims to meet clients where they are and build a clear, doable plan together.
Her background includes long-term clinical work across multiple states, bringing practical experience to everyday problems. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client, with time spent on skills that can be used between meetings. She adapts conversations and plans for each person rather than following a fixed script.
Many people come to her with stress, anxiety, depression, or challenges tied to relationships and parenting. She also supports those managing career shifts, compassion fatigue, and illness-related caregiving strain. Adoption and foster care concerns are listed among her additional focus areas when relevant to a client's story.
Her approach draws on a few evidence-informed methods. Clients can expect a mix of acceptance work, cognitive strategies to shift unhelpful thinking, and mindful practices to reduce reactivity. The goal is practical change that fits daily life and feels sustainable.
Felicia is based in Indiana and conducts sessions in English. She encourages people to take the first step by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire to schedule sessions.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking steps that match those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts or feelings. It can help when people feel stuck or unsure what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to challenge unhelpful thinking and change behaviors that cause distress. This can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made, keeping the process collaborative and goal-focused.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow a quicker check-in when schedules are tight. Some formats may be better for brief skill work while others support longer, deeper conversations, and the therapist can help advise which option suits your needs once formats are confirmed.
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Indiana, Maine, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, self-esteem and motivation, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, career challenges, and related stressors.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and respectful. She tailors sessions to each person and focuses on skills and conversations that help between appointments.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 24 years of professional experience in clinical social work, offering long-term practice with a broad range of family and trauma-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW credential and is based in Indiana. The listing also notes licensure in Maine and New Jersey as ME LCSW and NJ LCSW.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.