Felicia Ponce , LMFT

Felicia Ponce is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 14 years of clinical experience. She earned her master’s degree in 2010 and has worked across settings that include a private non-profit clinic serving children ages 0–18 and their families, a high school district providing educationally related mental health services, and independent practice. Her background also includes teaching as an adjunct lecturer in undergraduate and graduate psychology programs at a California State University.

She provides treatment for a range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief, relational and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, risk management, and addictions. Felicia draws from a person-centered therapeutic stance that emphasizes curiosity about the client’s lived experience and collaboration in finding solutions. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems approaches, and solution-focused strategies while maintaining trauma-informed care. Felicia is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), a credential that reflects additional training in treating trauma.

Clients can expect a somewhat laid-back therapist who respects that people are experts on their own lives and who treats the therapy hour as dedicated to the client’s needs. She prioritizes teamwork in setting treatment goals and values the courage it takes to seek help, viewing her role as supportive guidance toward healthier functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Felicia often draws from client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist stays curious about the client’s experience and supports the client’s own problem-solving and growth. This approach is useful for people working through self-esteem, life transitions, and relational concerns.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based approach that helps clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT can be effective for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with daily challenges.

Attachment-based perspectives inform work on relationship patterns, intimacy, and parenting by exploring how early and current relational experiences shape expectations and interactions. These ideas can help clients strengthen connections and address recurring interpersonal difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Felicia works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. She tailors sessions to what a client wants to address and adjusts strategies over time.

Online therapy with Felicia can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and accessibility for those balancing work, family, or other responsibilities. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care and to engage in therapy from familiar settings while working toward meaningful change.