Stephanie Feliciano

Compassionate clinical care with practical tools

LCSW Illinois

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, Spanish

About Stephanie

Stephanie Feliciano is an LCSW who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, trauma, grief, and a wide range of life changes and behavioral issues.

Background and approach

She blends clinical skill with an approachable, human style to help clients gain clarity, confidence, and practical tools for coping with struggles such as addictions, compassion fatigue, eating and intimacy-related concerns, bipolar and depressive symptoms, and ADHD-related challenges. Additional interests include attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and nontraditional relationship dynamics.

Her practice emphasizes attentive listening and an authentic therapeutic connection. Stephanie aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and supported while exploring actionable steps forward.

With 15 years of experience and fluency in English and Spanish, she draws from a range of clinical approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs. She is licensed in Illinois as LCSW 149.017813 and offers multiple session formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Approaches that guide online sessions and flexible access

Stephanie commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize empathic listening and build a trusting therapeutic relationship, which can help people feel understood while they explore personal goals. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is another approach she references, useful for clarifying emotions and improving connection when relational or intimacy issues are present.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Stephanie works with clients to clarify their goals, preferences, and the types of change they hope to see, and then tailors methods from these approaches to fit each person’s needs rather than applying a single formula.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people balancing work, family, or health constraints. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, fit sessions into busy schedules, and continue therapeutic progress from different locations while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Stephanie commonly address?

She works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, self-esteem, career difficulties, and ADHD among other areas.

How would you describe Stephanie's therapeutic style?

Her approach is warm, straightforward, and nonjudgmental, combining attentive listening with practical guidance to help clients gain clarity and confidence.

What is her clinical background and experience?

Stephanie has 15 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker and integrates both clinical and holistic perspectives into her work.

Where is Stephanie licensed and practicing?

She is licensed in Illinois as LCSW 149.017813 and sees clients from that jurisdiction.

Does she work in languages other than English?

Yes, sessions are available in both English and Spanish; she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does she offer?

Stephanie offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-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 OCD Panic 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