Felicia Bates , LCSW

Felicia Bates is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than two decades of experience helping people navigate family conflicts, trauma, grief, and life transitions. She holds licensure across multiple states, including Indiana, and has worked extensively with individuals and families to build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence while addressing complex emotional and relational challenges.

Her approach is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person’s unique circumstances and goals. Felicia has supported clients through issues such as parenting struggles, relationship difficulties, stress and anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, caregiver fatigue, and the long-term effects of trauma and abuse. She also works with those facing grief, career questions, and the strains of blended families, adoption, or aging-related concerns.

Recognizing that beginning therapy requires courage, she honors the step people take when they reach out for help and focuses on creating a collaborative path forward. Her practice emphasizes practical coping tools, emotional understanding, and tailored strategies that align with each client’s needs and strengths.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Felicia Bates draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients build practical skills and clearer values-based direction. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress and to improve everyday functioning.

In sessions, she works collaboratively with clients to determine which approach or combination of approaches fits best for their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring. That process of tailoring treatment is shared - clients and therapist evaluate progress together and adjust techniques to find the right fit.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and continuity of care. These formats make it easier for people to access licensed professionals from home or elsewhere, support consistent treatment during life changes, and allow sessions to be scheduled around work, family, and caregiving responsibilities.