Felicia Kanu, LMSW
(She/Her)

I am a Black queer cis woman. I hold space as a guide and a supporter. I strive to make therapy accessible with clear, direct communication, warm energy, and pre-emptive radically inclusive stance.

I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) from the Smith College School for Social Work. As a master-level social worker, I am currently pursuing my licensure in the state of Georgia under supervision at Heartwork.

I acknowledge that you are the expert on your experiences and look forward to joining you on your quest for greater understanding. We will accomplish this through awareness of your individual and collective strengths and we will expand your capacity to understand and navigate the world through a new lens.

My therapeutic approach prioritizes acceptance, non-judgment, and growth by drawing from attachment-based theory (psychodynamic therapy) and other evidenced-based practices with holistic/alternative frameworks.

My therapy is informed by intersectional and decolonized theories and politics such as: Black Feminism Theory, Queer Sexualities, Fat Liberation, Ethical Non-Monogamy and non-hierarchical forms of relationships, Disability Justice, Sex Positivity, and Liberation Health Model.

My approach is not limited to these core components, they do drive how I approach the therapeutic alliance in our sessions.

As a therapist, I have experience with the following people and concerns:

• Adults

• Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC)

• Couples

• Cultural Influences (ethnic/racial issues, immigration, first-generation American status, transracial adoption, privilege/oppression)

• Emerging adults

• Grief & Loss 

• Identity development/formation

• Interpersonal concerns (friendships, siblings, parents, dating, marriage, workplace)

• LGBTQ+ Folks

• Women / Femme Issues

• Work/life balance

If you are interested in taking this journey with me you may contact me at (404)-658-1222 ext.50 or by email at felicia@htwcc.org and let’s discuss how I might be able to help.