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Stephanie Feliciano

LCSW

Stephanie Feliciano , LCSW

Therapist in Illinois

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About Stephanie

Stephanie Feliciano is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She also supports those facing grief, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Stephanie provides a calm, straightforward presence and listens closely to understand each person’s needs.

She uses a mix of well-known approaches to tailor sessions for each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and build new coping habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on emotions and attachment patterns to improve how people connect and relate. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation focused on the person’s goals and values.

Stephanie brings 15 years of experience as an LCSW, working with a wide range of concerns including addictions, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, career stress, and body image struggles. She also addresses niche areas like adoption and foster care, aging and caregiver stress, and alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink. Her background supports practical problem solving and deeper emotional work.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and are based in Illinois. Stephanie offers several online formats, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules sessions according to the therapist’s availability. Stephanie aims for clear, compassionate guidance so people leave with more focus and confidence.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and pace. It emphasizes listening, empathy, and supporting people as they decide what changes they want. This approach helps when someone needs a calm space to think through life choices or regain confidence.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and short experiments to help reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits. CBT works well for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns where small changes build results.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy pays attention to feelings and attachment patterns in relationships. It helps people identify core emotions and shift how they respond to intimacy and conflict. This approach can be useful for improving communication and repairing connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can change over time as different issues come up and new goals are set.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people have a face-to-face conversation when schedules are tight. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier on busy days. Live chat or text-based messaging can help with quick check-ins, ongoing coaching, or when a shorter, written format feels more useful. Licensed professionals can combine these formats to match how a person wants to work and to fit therapy into daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue among other issues.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is warm and straightforward. She listens closely and tailors sessions to practical goals and emotional needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience as a clinician working with a broad range of concerns and life changes.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LCSW, listed as IL LCSW, and practices in Illinois.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible ways to connect.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

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

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English, Spanish

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