- Compassionate listener
- Goal oriented
- Practical skills
About Felicia
Felicia Bates is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 24 years of experience to her practice. She works with people facing family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, anxiety, and stress. Felicia emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction.
She uses a tailored approach rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps people can try between meetings. She adapts language and techniques to match each person’s needs and pace.
Felicia draws on several therapeutic approaches to guide sessions, including cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and mindfulness practices to manage intense feelings. She often blends techniques so people can learn coping skills that fit their life.
Over two decades of work mean she has seen many kinds of family and relationship stress, as well as challenges like depression, bipolar concerns, caregiving strain, and loss. That background informs how she notices patterns and offers realistic strategies.
People who come to her can expect a direct but caring style. Conversations are practical and focused on what a person wants to change. If you’re ready to begin, the process starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability.
She uses a tailored approach rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps people can try between meetings. She adapts language and techniques to match each person’s needs and pace.
Felicia draws on several therapeutic approaches to guide sessions, including cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and mindfulness practices to manage intense feelings. She often blends techniques so people can learn coping skills that fit their life.
Over two decades of work mean she has seen many kinds of family and relationship stress, as well as challenges like depression, bipolar concerns, caregiving strain, and loss. That background informs how she notices patterns and offers realistic strategies.
People who come to her can expect a direct but caring style. Conversations are practical and focused on what a person wants to change. If you’re ready to begin, the process starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability.
How her therapy approaches translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It’s useful for anxiety, life changes, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with real-life actions to reduce worry and improve mood. It works well for stress, depression, and anxiety. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm in stressful moments.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Sessions can blend techniques so the plan stays practical and tailored to what the person wants to accomplish.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around busy days, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins from different locations. It also lets therapists use exercises, worksheets, and mindfulness practices together during sessions so people can try new skills and get feedback in the moment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Indiana, Maine, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, parenting strains, anger, career worries, bipolar and depression, and compassion fatigue.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is respectful and straightforward. Sessions focus on tailoring conversations and practical steps to each person’s goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care.
What credentials and region apply?
She practices as an LCSW and is licensed in Maine and New Jersey and works from Indiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.