Inclusive Online Therapy for Healing & Wholeness
BE HEARD. BE SEEN. BE BRAVE.
Mission
Brave Soul Therapy™ exists to cultivate a mutually respectful and curious therapist-client partnership that inspires emotional and spiritual healing, growth, and wholeness.
Through accessible and inclusive online care, we support adults ages 18+ across California in embracing challenges, fostering resilience, enhancing emotional regulation, and building meaningful connections for lasting well-being. We are guided by values of empathy, collaboration, authenticity, and the restorative power of rest, which inform every aspect of our practice and the care we provide.
How We Accomplish Our Mission
We strive to provide a safe space for underrepresented communities, including LGBTQ+, BIPOC, neurodivergent individuals, those with chronic illnesses or disabilities, and people seeking outside help in 12-step recovery. Our team uses evidence-based approaches like Internal Family Systems (IFS) – informed or “parts work”, EMDR, and DBT to foster healing, emotional regulation, and personal growth.
Who We Serve
Services
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"Outside Help" for 12 Steppers
“Outside Help” is mentioned in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, pg. 569, 12×12 Step Five, pg. 59, as well as the pamphlet, “A.A. for Alcoholics with Mental Health Issues.”
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Grief, Loss, and Life Transitions
Grief, loss, and life transitions can be overwhelming and complex. Therapy offers a supportive space to process change, honor what was, and navigate new beginnings with compassion, resilience, and a sense of purpose.
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Nuerodiversity Affirming Care
Neurodiversity affirming care honors neurological differences, rejects pathologizing, supports autonomy, and celebrates diverse ways of thinking, feeling, communicating, and experiencing life.
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LGBTQ+ Affirming Care
LGBTQ+ affirming care recognizes and respects diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, provides safe and supportive spaces, challenges discrimination, and uplifts each person’s unique identity, experiences, and needs with compassion, validation, and cultural humility.
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Pet Loss & Grief
Care for pet loss and grief honors the deep bond between humans and their animal companions. Therapy provides a compassionate space to process emotions, navigate grief, and find meaning after saying goodbye.
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Size Inclusivity
Size inclusive care affirms all body sizes, rejects weight stigma, and promotes well-being without focusing on weight. We have a Body Trust Provider (in training) who is also Health at Every Size® informed and Fat Positive.
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Depression & Anxiety
Therapy for depression and anxiety provides a supportive space to explore emotions, reduce overwhelm, and reconnect with your inner strength. Together, we help you build emotional resilience, restore balance, and move toward lasting healing.
Meet the Team
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Felicia Hermle, LCSW, CADC-II
Founder & Licensed Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker #98948
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Jessica Rothwell, APCC
Associate Therapist
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor #18119
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Megan Mills, AMFT
Associate Therapist
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist #148539
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Katherine "Katie" Williams, LCSW
Licensed Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker #121581
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Kelsey Crowe, PhD, ASW
Associate Therapist
Associate Clinical Social Worker #120226
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Gaynell Langston
Administrative Virtual Assistant
