Felicia Nicosia , LCPC, LMHC

Felicia Nicosia is a licensed mental health professional with 18 years of experience helping people manage stress, grief, relationship challenges, mood disorders, trauma, and life transitions. She holds the credentials LCPC and LMHC - state licenses that authorize clinical practice in mental health counseling - and completed a master’s degree in Counseling and Art Therapy at Adler University in Chicago.

Her background spans traditional outpatient counseling, inpatient psychiatric care, foster care support and parent coaching, work with at-risk youth, emergency crisis counseling, equine-assisted psychotherapy, and art therapy. This range of settings has shaped a flexible, practical approach to treatment and an ability to tailor interventions to different life circumstances.

Felicia brings an Adlerian foundation to her work while integrating techniques from other modalities as appropriate. She describes a holistic view of functioning that considers environmental and lifestyle factors such as health conditions, stress, diet, exercise, rest, recreation, sexual function, and spiritual expression. She is comfortable working with people at different stages of their spiritual journey and welcomes clients regardless of religious affiliation.

Felicia works with adults across the lifespan and with people of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Her therapeutic stance emphasizes warmth, genuineness, cultural sensitivity, and practical support, offering hopeful, respectful guidance as clients explore change and build coping resources.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Felicia integrates evidence-informed methods to address emotional and behavioral concerns in a practical, collaborative way. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and learn strategies to accept difficult thoughts and emotions while taking meaningful action - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and adjustment to life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and is often used for depression, anxiety, and sleep difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and the client’s own capacity for growth, creating a supportive space for exploration and self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Felicia works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best match an individual's goals, preferences, and circumstances, and she adapts her plan as needs evolve.

Online care offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, or health concerns. Video calls and phone sessions allow for real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging can fit into a busy schedule and provide ongoing access between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to apply therapeutic skills in everyday life.