Felicia Bates , LCSW

Felicia Bates is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings more than two decades of professional experience to her practice, and she is licensed in Indiana, Maine, and New Jersey. She focuses on helping people navigate family conflicts, recover from trauma and abuse, manage grief and loss, and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Her approach is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she works to create a therapeutic dialogue that fits each person’s circumstances and goals.

Felicia believes treatment should be individualized, so she tailors conversations and treatment plans to address the specific needs of each client. She recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and honors that first step, offering supportive guidance as clients move toward their goals. Whether addressing relationships, loss, or challenges to self-worth, she aims to provide a steady, empathetic presence and practical strategies that align with a client’s values and life situation.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Felicia Bates

Felicia Bates uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify what matters most to them, build psychological flexibility, and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where values-based direction is helpful. She also practices Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported while exploring their own solutions; this approach is often helpful for relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and coping with loss. Finally, she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns and to develop practical skills for managing mood, worry, and behavioral challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Felicia works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as goals evolve.

Online therapy with Felicia is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and varied lifestyles. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, work, or elsewhere, and to maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.