ABOUT
Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Vanessa Feliciano, Psy. D., LMHC
Dr. Vanessa Feliciano is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida, with over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health. Dr. Feliciano is devoted to pursuing a career path that allows for the integration of clinical skills, culturally competent practice, and empirically informed intervention, thereby enhancing treatment decisions and continuity of care. Throughout the course of her career, she acquired extensive clinical intervention and assessment skills, working with diverse child, adolescent, and adult populations facing a variety of mental health conditions including but not limited to anxiety, depression and affective disorders, behavioral issues, life transitions, grief and loss, trauma and stressor-related disorders, eating disorders, substance use issues, domestic violence, and personality disorders.
Vanessa Feliciano, Psy D
She earned her Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology and Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University, as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Florida State University. Throughout the course of her graduate training, Dr. Feliciano had the opportunity to complete an APA accredited doctoral internship program at the Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department, where she gained varied experiences such as providing psychotherapy and developmental evaluations to preschool aged children, treating survivors of domestic violence and their families, as well as conducting substance use evaluations in a residential treatment setting, and providing psychological services to older adults and individuals with special needs. In addition, Dr. Feliciano enjoyed post-doctoral training experiences conducting individual psychotherapy in the private practice setting and providing eating disorder treatment at the residential level of care.
Dr. Feliciano is also highly passionate about community mental health
and previously held the position of Clinical Psychologist I for the Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department, where she also served as a Clinical Training Committee Member and Supervisor, providing direct supervision to Doctoral Interns completing an APA accredited psychology training program, in addition to masters and doctoral level practicum trainees. Additionally, Dr. Feliciano held the position of Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences within the sector of academia, where she provided individual psychotherapy services to children, adolescents and adults utilizing both in-person and telehealth service delivery platforms. This role also involved membership in the Diversion and Inclusion Committee, an initiative that is closely aligned with Dr. Feliciano’s values and approach to treatment.
Based upon a culmination of diverse clinical experiences,
Dr. Feliciano founded Liv Mindfully Psychology on the principle of empowerment. Being the proud parent of a special needs child, Dr. Feliciano is both personally and professionally passionate about helping individuals find the place within themselves where everything is possible. Through an approach to psychotherapy that is empathic and integrative in nature, evidence-based interventions are tailored to meet the unique needs of an individual and foster desired improvements in a wide range of areas.
It would be our pleasure to offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation at no charge to discuss your mental health journey further and determine whether our psychological services are an ideal fit for you.
