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Felicia Ponce

Felicia Ponce

LMFT

California

Calm, collaborative therapy for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, California / 84923
Experience
14 years
Languages
English
Location
California

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    • Person-centered approach
    • Motivational interviewing
    • Trauma informed care

    About Felicia

    Felicia Ponce is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, eating issues, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and career or life transitions. She has 14 years of experience and aims to create a calm, respectful space where clients can talk through what matters most to them.

    Felicia began her career after earning a master’s degree in 2010 and has worked in several community settings. She spent five years at a private nonprofit clinic supporting children and their families, then provided educationally related mental health services in a high school district for four years. She later moved into independent practice and has also taught psychology courses as an adjunct lecturer at a California State University.

    Her style is grounded in a person-centered way of working. She stays curious about each person’s experience and supports clients in finding their own solutions. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Family Systems perspectives to shape sessions when useful.

    Felicia emphasizes trauma-informed care and treats sessions as a collaborative process. She describes herself as somewhat laid back and prefers to team up with clients to set goals, address challenges, and try practical steps between meetings.

    She works in English and practices in California. People who are considering starting therapy are invited to take an initial match questionnaire and schedule a session through the Start Therapy process.

  2. How her approaches translate to online therapy

    Felicia commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who want to find motivation for change. This approach focuses on exploring a person’s own reasons for change and building confidence to take steps forward. Attachment-Based Therapy is also part of her work and looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and behavior, which can help with relationship and intimacy concerns.

    She believes finding the right approach is a shared process. In sessions she will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest ways of working that match what you want to accomplish. You and the therapist will check in over time and adjust methods to fit your needs.

    If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let you use mindfulness exercises or homework more naturally between meetings. Ask about the available session options when you start the matching process to plan what will work best for you.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

    Therapeutic approaches

    Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    14+ years

    Listed in

    California

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she support in sessions?

    She supports people working with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, eating issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career changes, coping with life transitions, intimacy issues, and ADHD.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is person-centered and collaborative, staying curious about your experience and helping you find your own solutions while offering guidance when helpful.

    What kind of professional background does she have?

    She has practiced since 2010, including five years at a nonprofit clinic serving children and families and four years providing school-based mental health services, plus experience teaching at a California State University.

    What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

    She is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices in California.

    Which languages are available for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with this therapist?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are sessions billed and what does it cost?

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

    What steps do I take to begin working with her?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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