Belicia Wilcoxen, MA

Belicia is a Nationally Certified 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 customized  support based on each clients unique clinical history, biology, and preferences.

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, and adjustment challenges.

Additionally, has worked extensively with individuals and groups in Expressive Art Therapy. She adopts a collaborative treatment model tailored to each client’s unique needs and values. Belicia utilizes evidence-based interventions such as ERP for OCD, ACT and DBT to assist clients in enhancing their anxiety management and emotional regulation capabilities. 

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 coping skills, and promoting distress tolerance, Belicia helps clients recognize and navigate their mental health symptoms with skill and compassion.