LCSW

Felicia Bates , LCSW

Therapist in Indiana

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About Felicia

Felicia Bates is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 24 years of professional experience helping individuals and families navigate difficult transitions and emotional challenges. She holds licenses in Indiana, Maine, and New Jersey and draws on a broad background addressing family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Her clinical work also encompasses issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, depression, and compassion fatigue.

Felicia uses evidence-informed methods to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person’s circumstances, honoring the distinct values, history, and goals that clients bring to the work. She approaches clients with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, creating a collaborative space where practical coping skills and deeper exploration can coexist. Whether the focus is on processing past trauma, improving communication within a family, or building sustainable coping strategies, she adapts interventions to meet individual needs.

Felicia recognizes that starting therapy can take courage and affirms clients for taking that step. As an experienced LCSW, she aims to support people in finding clearer direction, greater resilience, and more purposeful connections in their lives.

Approach-Focused Care Delivered Online

Felicia Bates integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her practice. ACT helps clients clarify their values and build psychological flexibility by encouraging acceptance of difficult feelings while committing to meaningful action - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and a collaborative therapeutic relationship, creating space for clients to explore identity, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. CBT offers structured techniques to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and patterns, equipping clients with practical skills to manage mood, anxiety, and behavioral challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Felicia works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as progress unfolds. This cooperative exploration helps clients feel involved in shaping their care.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for people balancing work, family, or geographic constraints. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent sessions, apply new skills between meetings, and access licensed professionals from home or another convenient location.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Felicia Bates have?

Felicia Bates has 24 years of clinical experience working with individuals and families on a range of concerns.

Is Felicia Bates a licensed therapist?

Yes, Felicia Bates holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details include ME LCSW LC22065 and NJ LCSW 44SC06202200.

In which languages does Felicia Bates provide therapy?

Felicia Bates provides therapy in English.

Where is Felicia Bates located?

Felicia Bates is located in Indiana.

How can I work with Felicia Bates as my therapist?

You can work with Felicia Bates through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Felicia Bates work with international clients?

Felicia Bates does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Felicia Bates cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCoping 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

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