Felicia M. Aldinger, M.A., L.P.C.
Felicia has a passion and calling from God to walk alongside those who are hurting and create an encouraging, warm environment that fosters hope, healing and possibility for change. She prioritizes the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle for change and inspiring others to create the life one is destined to live. Felicia uses a cognitive behavioral approach of focusing on and transforming how our thinking affects our emotions, habits and the way we perceive ourselves and the world. She desires to help others find freedom from problematic thinking patterns and build on strengths and future possibilities. This is supported by God’s desire for us:
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” - Romans 12:2
Felicia earned a Master's degree in Counseling at Eastern Mennonite University, and a Bachelor's degree in Interpersonal Communication Management with minors in Psychology and Art Studio from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. She joined the VCFR staff in 2014, following her counseling work in the Virginia prison system. Felicia finds meaning and purpose in connecting with people in a genuine way and values working with clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and works with adults and teenagers with issues of: grief & loss, depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, stress management, relational issues, self-image, chronic and terminal illness, recent or family member incarceration, military lifestyle, and personal & spiritual growth.
Felicia loves the outdoors, music, writing and photography - how they capture the beauty that God created in and around us. She also enjoys hiking, camping and traveling with her husband and their dog.
Felicia’s life verse is Romans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” She believes that God doesn’t waste our pain, but can use it for His greater purposes in our lives.