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Stephanie Feliciano

Stephanie Feliciano

Therapist · Illinois

Compassionate therapy for life’s practical struggles

  • Warm listening
  • Practical steps
  • English and Spanish

About Stephanie

Stephanie Feliciano is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who helps people facing money-related stress alongside many other life pressures. She supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addiction, and changes like parenting or career shifts. Stephanie speaks English and Spanish and brings 15 years of clinical experience to sessions.

In sessions she focuses on listening first and helping people find practical next steps. Her style is warm and down-to-earth. Conversations are meant to feel like talking with a trusted person while still moving toward real change.

Stephanie draws on client-centered methods to follow each person’s priorities. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and try small experiments. Emotion-focused techniques help when relationship feelings and attachment patterns come up.

She also weaves in broader, reflective approaches that help people name meaning, values, and patterns that affect daily choices. That can be useful for concerns such as career decisions, body image, or coping with chronic illness.

Practical skills and gentle exploration appear together in her work. Sessions aim to leave people with clearer choices, less overwhelm, and a plan they can try between meetings. To get started, follow the site’s intake steps and schedule according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-centered work focuses on listening closely to what matters most to each person. It prioritizes the client’s goals and pace, helping people set steps they feel ready to try. This approach can be helpful for money concerns, relationship stress, and burnout.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It uses short experiments and practical tools to change unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and impulse-related issues. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and shift the emotional patterns that shape close relationships and attachment reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide what methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That plan can change over time as different issues come up.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people keep continuity of care during life transitions while working with licensed professionals to address practical concerns and emotional patterns.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, parenting and career issues, and money-related stress among other areas.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The approach is conversational and client-centered, with a friendly, nonjudgmental tone. Sessions aim to blend practical steps with deeper reflection.

What experience does she bring to therapy?

She has 15 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker and uses that background to guide treatment choices and coping strategies.

Where is she licensed and what is her credential?

She holds an Illinois LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker in Illinois.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and billing handled?

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?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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