Hi, I’m Felicia.

Let’s set your soul free.

A Little About Me

My job is a lot like being a detective- the information is out there, we just have to illuminate it, together. I investigate, do a lot of listening, ask the right questions and sometimes help you do some experimenting. Finding out what you need is rarely about having read the right books or having the right education (although that helps sometimes), it is about finding where something is missing.

You are always the one with the answers and I am an experienced guide to help lead us to find them. I listen, feel, and explore your life experiences and help you to see options that lead you someplace you feel better. Through your story, I illuminate all the considerations which allows you to have all the information and feel empowered in your choices. 

Professional Bio

I draw from many experiences, including but not limited to my formal education when working with clients. I hold a BA, a JD and an MA. I studied for my BA at the Claremont Colleges, got my Juris Doctorate- Law Degree (JD) from the University of California Berkeley (Boalt Hall) and my Master of Counseling Psychology at the Wright Institute in Berkeley.

I also enjoy ongoing education and blend all new knowledge with my formal education to assist my clients. I hold a Certificate in Conflict Mediation from UC Berkeley School of Law and have taken classes in Eastern Medicine/Philosophy, Herbalism/Nutrition, Self-Awareness and Intuition, Mindfulness, Reiki, as well as regular Medical/Surgical updates regarding Trans* and Intersex populations.

About Hamilton

Hamilton is my therapy dog. He assists me with some clients (you will be informed if he will be attending your session and you always have the option not to have him present– don’t worry, you will not hurt his feelings). He attends some sessions in office and almost all of the sessions on the web or phone (you may hear an occasional bark or bell during your sessions). He is working through several therapy dog certifications and has completed over 20 hours of specialty training. He is currently enrolled in AKC K9 Good Citizen certification. As you can see by his ears, he is a good listener and has a very empathetic spirit.

My job is to step inside your world, your stories and your emotions to find what sets your soul free.

Let's Connect

I offer mediation, active collaborative coaching, and therapeutic counseling for families of all kinds, alternative couple formations (both professional and personal), children and teens, and individual adults. 

I serve people in my San Francisco Bay Area offices (one in the south bay and one in the north bay) and online via telehealth. Please contact me for a free initial phone consultation.

Please note that email is the quickest way to reach me.

Mailing Address: 1440 Military West, Ste. 103, Benicia CA 94510

Office Locations: Benicia CA and Santa Cruz, CA

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