Felicia Campbell, LICSW

Founder

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Florida with extensive experience in mental health and social justice. I have a Masters in Social Work with a Certificate in Mental Health from the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Science and Psychology from Syracuse University. I started as a forensic social worker at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, UK, a child advocate at a law firm in Pittsburgh, and eventually a Certified Forensic Interviewer in New York where I assisted in the investigation and prosecution of cases of child sexual abuse. These experiences solidified my passion for supporting trauma survivors and inspired me to further pursue clinical social work. I went on to academia, where I held academic appointments as a Clinical Instructor of Social Work at Yale University School of Medicine and as a Field Instructor at the University of Houston, where I published research, worked with students, and advocated for systemic changes in mental health. I have also delivered presentations at various institutions and conferences including the Human Rights Commission, Yale Medicine, and the University of Tennessee.

Currently, I continue to support clients at Embracing Wellness LLC.

HerStory

Embracing Wellness was born out of a deep passion for supporting minoritized women and femmes navigating life’s challenges and finding their path to wellness. What started as a wellness blog in 2020 blossomed into a DC-based therapy practice.

As a native New Yorker originally from The Bronx, I have witnessed firsthand the pervasive pain and trauma that affects marginalized people on a daily basis. In my journey through New York City, London, Pittsburgh, New Haven, and currently Washington, DC, I have also seen the resilience and strength of our communities and how much healing can occur through vulnerability. As historically oppressed and marginalized people, we have learned to survive by appearing strong, stoic, fearless, and unshaken in the face of pervasive pain, trauma, and suffering. I started Embracing Wellness as a safe and empowering space to be radically vulnerable and authentic as we exist outside of the confines of these expectations and our roles as caretakers, professionals, or both. I believe that by embracing our vulnerabilities, we embrace wellness and open the door to transformative healing.

Compassion is integral to the care provided at Embracing Wellness. Many of us care for a world that has been historically unkind in return; I strive to create a safe and supportive space for you to receive the compassionate care and support you deserve.