About Mrs. Felicia Houston.
Felicia Houston is currently the Community Relations Specialist for Ingalls Behavioral Health Services. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Mrs. Houston has more than 16 years of experience in the mental health field, earning a BA in Psychology and a MA in Human Development Counseling from Bradley University in Peoria Illinois. Her love for girls and women, led her to encourage young women to speak out and grab the ears of our government and their communities, to hear the issues that challenge them daily. Her passion lies in inspiring and empowering women to make the agreement for positive change in their personal, professional, family, and community domains. Mrs. Houston is available for speaking engagements and workshops for various women and girls organizations. Her most popular workshop is Stress Less: For Women Only!
Certifications
•Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
•Consumer Wellness Advocate (CWA)
•Mental Health First Aid (Youth)
Mrs. Houston is a member of the following organizations; Chicagoland Speakers Network (CSN), Professional Women’s Network (PWN), e-Women Network, South Holland Business Association, Southland Chamber of Commerce, Women’s Innovation Network (WIN), and she is the founder of Anointed Wives Ministry (AWM). Most sought out Presentations:
Stress Less: For Women ONLY!
Stressed or Depressed: How to KNOW the Difference
Bullying and Suicide (Suicide Prevention)
How to Deal with the Holidays Without Losing it… Holiday Stress
Multitasking Gone Wild
Are Girls More Depressed than Boys?
Single and Satisfied….
Are you READY to WIFE?
The Balancing Act: Work, Life, Balance….Is it REALLY possible?
Who Takes Care of the Caregiver?
Speaking
Managing Stress While Working From Home ( Workshop Host) - GPA Chicago (April 2020) - Chicago, IL
What Covid Has Taught Us (Workshop Host) - NAHSE (March 2020) - Chicago, IL
Stress Less Workshop For Women (Workshop Host) - Village of Richton Park (May 2018) - Richton Park, IL
2018 Chicago Women’s Conference (Keynote) - South Suburban College (March 2018) - South Holland, IL
3rd Annual Public Speaking Symposium (Workshop Host) - The Chicagoland Speakers Network at South Suburban College (Jan 2016) - South Holland, IL
Ingalls Behavioral Specialist Addresses (Keynote) - Calumet City Chamber of Commerce (Feb 2014) - Calumet City, IL
Featured As An Expert
‘Everyone is experiencing uncertainty’ - May 2020 - Chicago Tribune
NWI mental health pros: Understanding, management, - April 2020 - NWI Times
Burnout is an official medical diagnosis. Here's how to avoid it. - Oct 2019 - NWI Times
Rewiring Your Brain Is An Effective Way To Combat Stress - April 2019 - Chicago Sun Times
Stress Awareness Month - April 2019 - Chicago Sun Times
Coping with workplace stress - March 2019 - University of Chicago Medicine The Forefront
How to Deal with the Holidays Without Losing it - November 2018 - HAR.com
HOLIDAY HEALTH: 12 ways to beat the holiday blues - Dec 2015 - NWI Times
6 ways getting outside this winter can benefit your health - Dec 2015 - NWI Times