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Rated 4.7 stars out of 5, 72 ratings

Felicia Williams

LCSW, 15 years of experience

Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented
Virtual
Next available on

About me

Hi! I’m Felicia Williams, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I am grateful you’re here to see me. I am a highly compassionate, empathic social work professional dedicated to exceptional mental health services including effective treatment to diverse population including children, youth, and families struggling with persistent mental illness. I enjoy working with individuals who are also or was a part of the foster care system, anxiety, depression, Bipolar, and trauma.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session we will complete introductions, and begin to build rapport. I don't want our sessions to feel like counseling sessions. I want it to be fun, and interactive. While I do believe in asking hard questions, making you think, and talking about the things we don't like to talk about, I also want you to feel safe, heard, and understood. I want you to have tangible tools you can put into practice after sessions that help you work towards your goals. My goal is for you to leave each session feeling a little lighter and more hopeful than you did when you logged on to complete your session with me

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

As a provider, my greatest strengths include exceptional communication skills, a genuine ability to empathize with patients, a strong commitment to patient education, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the capability to build trusting relationships which allows me to effectively understand and address their individual needs.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I am an effective motivator, communicator and advocate with the inherent ability to manage all types of personalities, diffuse stressful situations and meet and achieve challenging goals and objectives. I have the innate ability to establish rapport quickly, build trust, interact and relate to individuals on all levels. I am Team oriented: I have the ability to establish and maintain solid relationships with co-workers, administration, and local, state, and federal agencies. When you are reeling from trauma, hurting--physically or emotionally, when you feel lost, or feel like you're sinking under the weight of all you're carrying inside, you will need someone with active listening skills, encourage, support, and guide you through without feeling judged. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, coping with everyday stress, or experiencing a crisis, I am here to help! I have extensive experience in crisis management, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss (for kids and adults), and women's issues. My professional education and training and my own life experiences have informed how I collaborate with each person I have the honor of working with.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anger Management
Anxiety
Child or Adolescent

Other specialties

Crisis Intervention
Depression
Family Conflict
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Serious Mental Illness
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

I identify as

Black / African American
Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I utilize techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy to empower clients to manage their mental health daily by addressing their current thought processes and actions rather than solely focusing on past experiences. I like to focus on the here and now .

Attachment-based

I enjoy using attachment theory to understand my client and how people form emotional bonds with others, especially with their primary caregivers during infancy

Trauma-Focused CBT

In my practice, I utilize a trauma-informed approach, which means I actively consider the potential impact of past trauma on a client's current behaviors and emotions, ensuring a safe and supportive environment where they feel empowered to share their experiences without fear of re-traumatization; this involves actively listening to their narratives, validating their feelings, and tailoring interventions to their specific needs

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

California

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
Anthem
Blue Cross
AvMed
Blue Shield
Blue Shield (MHSA) Magellan
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Cash - $200 per session
Cigna
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Rated 4.7 stars out of 5, 72 ratings

9 ratings with written reviews

July 23, 2025

Great listener and always working to create a plan to assist in healing and growth.

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 5 with Felicia

July 6, 2025

I chose Felicia because her profile indicated she would be a good listener and she has experience helping people with similar issues to mine. Also she had availability! We had a wonderful first session. She was warm, empathetic, and made me feel like everything was going to be ok. I look forward to further sessions.

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 1 with Felicia

July 5, 2025

My first session with Felicia was incredible. She was warm, but direct and honest, even with the things that were hard to hear. She is solution oriented, which I appreciated. I am grateful to have found a new therapist in her.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 1 with Felicia