Felicia Ponce , LMFT

Felicia Ponce is a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California who has been practicing since earning her master’s degree in 2010.

She began her career at a private non-profit clinic providing services to children from birth through age 18 and their families, and she later spent four years offering educationally related mental health services within a high school district. Those roles informed her work with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, and risk management. She has also taught as an adjunct lecturer in undergraduate and graduate psychology programs at a California State University, bringing academic and clinical perspectives to her practice.

Ponce emphasizes a person-centered stance that prioritizes curiosity and respect for each person’s experience. She aims to create a sense of safety and to help clients recognize and use their own strengths to find solutions. Her approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and family systems ideas, and she uses solution-focused techniques to guide treatment. Trauma-informed care is foundational to her work, and she is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, which reflects additional training in trauma treatment.

Known for a laid-back style, she views clients as experts on their own lives and collaborates with them to set goals and address challenges. She considers it an honor to support people through difficult moments as they work toward feeling like the best version of themselves.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Felicia Ponce integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that translate well to remote sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of connection and emotional bonding to help clients improve relationships and heal from attachment-related wounds. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s perspective, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and can access their own strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it is useful for addressing anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Felicia works collaboratively with each person to select methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy with Felicia can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and communication style. These options make it easier to attend sessions around work, family, or other commitments and allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care across different situations.