Belicia is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine from Boston University Medical School. She holds a Bachelors in Psychology and Applied Behavioral Science from the University of Kansas. Belicia’s expertise lies in bridging the gap between humanistic and medical models, with a focus on offering clients practical tools and individualized support based on each client’s unique clinical history, biology, and needs.
Her extensive training and experience encompass various areas, including chronic health, mind-body approaches, CBT I (insomnia), and CBT for pain management. Belicia is skilled in providing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and crisis interventions for anxiety and related disorders, depression, OCD, ADHD, life transitions, identity, and relationship challenges.
Additionally, has worked with individuals and groups in Expressive Art Therapy. She adopts a collaborative treatment model tailored to each client’s unique presentation and values system. Belicia utilizes evidence-based, trauma-focused interventions such as ERP for OCD, ACT and DBT to assist clients in enhancing their life and ability to manage anxiety, depression, and traumas.
As a Mexican-American woman, Belicia embraces a culturally diverse approach to her work. She is committed to creating a safe and understanding space where clients feel comfortable. By integrating evidence-based interventions, building skills, and promoting ability to move past trauma, Belicia helps clients recognize and navigate their mental health symptoms with skill and compassion.