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Felicia Ponce

Felicia Ponce, LMFT

Therapist in California

Calm, collaborative therapy for life challenges

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  • Depression and anxiety
  • Relationship and family
  • Mindfulness and CBT

About Felicia

Felicia Ponce is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 14 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing depression, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma and other life stresses. Her approach aims to make sessions feel calm and collaborative so people can talk through what matters most to them.

She began clinical work after earning a master’s degree in 2010 and spent the early part of her career in community and school settings. Felicia worked at a private non-profit clinic with children and families for five years, then spent four years providing educationally related mental health services in a high school district. These roles shaped her practical skills in assessment, crisis awareness, and working with everyday family concerns.

Felicia draws from client-centered and attachment-based ways of working, which keep the person’s experience central in sessions. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness tools, and motivational interviewing to help people explore patterns, reframe unhelpful thinking, and build coping skills. Her style is generally laid back and team-oriented; clients set the pace and goals.

She has taught as an adjunct lecturer in undergraduate and graduate psychology programs at a California State University, adding a teaching perspective to her work. Felicia emphasizes trauma-informed care and aims to create a safe environment where people can try new ways of coping.

Clients who choose her can expect a respectful, down-to-earth therapist who values collaboration and practical steps. The focus is on helping each person find what works for them and move toward better day-to-day functioning.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Felicia uses a mix of client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide conversations online. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, understanding your viewpoint, and letting you lead the discussion so sessions feel person-driven. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify thought and behavior patterns and introduces practical exercises to try between meetings to reduce symptoms like low mood or anxiety.

She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how close relationships affect current feelings. That approach can help when relationship strain, intimacy issues, or family dynamics contribute to depression or anxiety. Together, these methods aim to bring clarity to problems and build small, manageable changes over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. This is a shared process and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and support continuity of care when schedules change. Licensed professionals often use these benefits to help people maintain steady progress while managing everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Felicia help people with?

She works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

What style of therapy can I expect in sessions?

Sessions tend to be client-centered and collaborative, with a generally laid-back tone. Felicia helps people explore their experience and sets goals together as a team.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Felicia has worked in the field since completing her master’s degree in 2010, giving her 14 years of clinical experience in community, school, and independent practice settings.

What credential does she hold and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.

Can I work with her in a language other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted for therapy?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with Felicia?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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