Stephanie Feliciano, LCSW

Stephanie Feliciano is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem challenges. She speaks English and Spanish and aims to make sessions feel approachable and down-to-earth. Her manner is warm and straightforward, with an emphasis on listening and helping people find clearer next steps.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and emotionally-focused ideas to guide practical change. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, trying small experiments, and building coping skills that fit everyday life. Conversations are direct but compassionate, and the work is paced to the person’s needs.

Stephanie also draws on existential and Jungian perspectives when helpful, inviting reflection on meaning, values, and personal strengths. That wider lens can help when people face major life changes, grief, or questions about direction. She often blends concrete skill-building with deeper personal exploration.

Her approach supports a broad range of concerns including trauma and abuse, addictions, compassion fatigue, ADHD, eating and body image issues, parenting stress, chronic illness and caregiver strain. She also addresses intimacy-related issues, attachment concerns, and identity topics relevant to LGBT people.

Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their routine. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first appointment once a match is made.

Approaches used online and what they offer

CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It’s useful for anxiety, low mood, and problems that benefit from step-by-step practice and short experiments. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and the client’s own pace; it helps people feel heard and supported while they work through challenges.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on patterns in emotional responses and interpersonal connection. It can help with intimacy issues, attachment concerns, and strong emotional reactions by clarifying feelings and reshaping how people relate to one another. These approaches are used conversationally and can be tailored through online sessions to match a person’s goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that seem likely to help, and adjust based on what feels most useful. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan evolves with their needs and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for fuller conversation and face-to-face interaction. Phone calls work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging let people send updates between sessions or use shorter, more frequent touchpoints. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and different routines.