Felicia Bates

Experienced LCSW guiding practical change

LCSW Indiana

Experience: 24 years in practice
Focus areas: Family, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Felicia

Felicia Bates is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of practice who brings a measured, compassionate approach to helping people navigate life’s challenges.

Background and approach

Based in Indiana, she draws on a range of evidence-informed modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), to address concerns such as family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety and stress, and issues related to self-esteem and motivation. Her work also encompasses parenting and relationship difficulties, anger management, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.

Felicia emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and individualized care, shaping conversations and treatment plans to reflect each client’s circumstances and goals. She also supports people facing additional complex situations such as adoption and foster care dynamics, blended family issues, caregiver stress, communication and commitment problems, and recovery from domestic violence or other traumatic events.

Clients considering therapy will find a steady, collaborative practitioner who acknowledges the courage it takes to begin and who partners with them to build practical skills and meaningful steps forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access

Felicia commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical strategies for mood, anxiety, and stress management. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support values-based action and increased psychological flexibility when people face difficult emotions or life transitions. Client-centered therapy is another element of her practice, offering a warm, nonjudgmental space where the client’s experience guides the pace and focus of work.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and the presenting concerns up front and adapt techniques over time so that care fits each person’s needs rather than following a single formula. That collaborative stance helps clients test strategies and adjust plans together with the clinician.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and for maintaining continuity of care across daily routines. These formats make it easier to attend regularly, try different therapeutic tools in real time, and maintain momentum between sessions while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Felicia commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, relationship and parenting concerns, anger, career challenges, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is respectful and sensitive, blending structured methods like cognitive behavioral therapy with client-centered and mindfulness-informed practices to tailor care to individual needs.

What is her professional background?

She brings 24 years of professional experience supporting people through life transitions, trauma, family dynamics, and chronic stressors.

Which credentials and location are listed?

She is an LCSW licensed in Maine and New Jersey as well as Indiana with licence details ME LCSW LC22065 and NJ LCSW 44SC06202200 and practices from Indiana.

Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Fees vary based on location and therapist availability, and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s available times.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes

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

Licensed

Indiana, Maine, New Jersey

Languages

English