Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Felecia Burton.
Hi Dr. Felecia , please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Born and raised in the Newark riots Felecia Burton, AAS, BS, MA, Ed.S, ABD, CADC-II is no stranger to the SURVIVOR narrative. As a Recovery Specialist and Therapist nothing gives her more pleasure than having the ability to invoke the power of CHANGE in others when delivering a clear message of hope.
Always known for her “go getter” spirit and hustle Felecia was a serial entrepreneur and worked full time for the city of Newark as she raised her only child in a housing development. She NEVER looked like what she was going through. However, every superhero has his kryptonite and soon “Felecia” would meet hers. Crack addition soon overcame her and during a nearly four-year tenure of drug abuse she officially hit rock bottom isolating herself from all of her responsibilities while staring death straight in the face. Through the power of her praying family and her willingness to surrender it was on June 30, 2005, Felecia made a drastic change relocating from her hometown Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Entering a life of recovery was truly a game changer. In 2007 with two years of sobriety and seeking greatness Felecia enrolled into Community College of Philadelphia and two years later she received an associate degree in Behavioral Health and Human Services with a certificate in Addiction Studies. It was here her love for education was developed as she realized it was the key to not only saving her life but to saving others in the community. Immediately following Fee went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in counseling at Drexel University. Of course, she wasn’t stopping there after experiencing the life change that came along with increasing her knowledge in the field. It not only added to her professional portfolio she found that it added to her personal growth. It was in 2016 when she then earned her master’s degree in psychology from Northcentral University.
Being passionate about perfecting her craft Felecia decided to push on and entered a Doctorate program in 2017 at the American College of Education. The following year she received what some would consider to be a death sentence. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018 only pushed her even harder to live like she’s never lived before and through all of the cancer treatments and surgeries in 2019 she received a degree as an Educational Specialist in Leadership.
Her passion and purpose collide daily as she dedicates her entire life to helping others recover. The zeal for life she possesses is unmatched and attracts all sorts of people. Her dear clients and colleagues now address her as Doc B! As she transitions into this next level of life as a published author, Doc B is putting it all on the table. Her clinical approach in patient care is holistic, and some would say unorthodox as it examines the whole person, including the spirit, leaving absolutely nothing behind. Doc B is well known for her motivational interviewing techniques, person-centered and cognitive behavior therapy, and when treating groups of people, she uses psychotherapy. And it works!
After receiving the doctorate degree Doc B started a new position and became a Lead Clinical Therapist and business owner of Doc B’s Behavior Recovery and Coaching Solutions, LLC in Philadelphia, Pa and Atlanta, Ga and during the COVID-19 Pandemic where she was one step away from being placed on a ventilator during her quarantine her higher power laid a vision on her not even SHE was ready for! Her first book was be published “The 3 C’s How I Survived Crack, Cancer and COVID-19”. Then in July 2020 Author Doc B started her new podcast titled “Bring It To The Table” addressing everyday people who had overcome, conquered and survived anything and are living beyond dreams just as she was doing. Doc B realized what was meant to kill her, only made her stronger and out of all the crisis and traumatic life experiences birthed a gift that only SHE is able to give to the world. Always keeping her higher power first, she is ready to Ace yet another assignment in this one-of-a-kind lesson we call life. Last but not least, Doc B started a private practice “Doc B’s Behavior, Recovery & Coaching Solutions LLC November 13, 2023, that is known now as being a GLOBAL Virtual business reaching others in need of behavioral health services in other countries.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
1. Father shot mother in front of Felecia at the age of 7
2. Brother got shot when Felecia was age 13
3. Father passed away while incarcerated when Felecia was age 19
4. Felecia became addicted to crack cocaine at the age of 29
5. In Felecia’s recovery process she was diagnosed with breast cancer
6. Felecia’s house caught fire
7. Felecia tested positive for COVID twice with underlining cancer diagnosis and survived
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
At Doc B’s Behavior Recovery & Coaching Solutions LLC., we are dedicated to providing professional and empathetic care to individuals on their journey to recovery from addiction. Our experienced team of therapists and counselors understands the challenges associated with addiction and is committed to guiding you towards lasting change. We believe in the power of positive transformation and are here to support you in building a healthier, fulfilling life.
So, before we go, how can our readers or others connect or collaborate with you? How can they support you?
At Doc B’s Behavior Recovery & Coaching Solutions, we believe in the power of connection, compassion, and community. People can work with us by joining our mission to support individuals, families, and professionals navigating behavioral health challenges. Whether you’re a clinician, educator, advocate, or community member, there’s space for your voice and expertise.
We welcome collaboration with organizations, schools, and providers who share our commitment to trauma-informed care, culturally responsive practices, and strengths-based intervention. Together, we can co-create training, develop behavior support plans, and build systems that truly serve our communities.
Support can also look like sharing our resources, referring families or professionals who may benefit from our services, or simply amplifying our message. Every conversation, every connection, every act of advocacy helps us move closer to a world where healing is accessible, and every individual is seen, heard, and supported.
Pricing:
- Individual sessions as low as $50 per session
- Group sessions as low as $60 per session
- Family sessions as low as $100 per session
- Anger management for those court stipulated as low as $500 for 8 sessions and the certificate is included upon completion
- Coaching sessions is dependent upon the coaching needs
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.doc-bs-behavior-recovery-coaching-solutions-llc.org/
- Threads: https://www.threads.com/@authordocb
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553264231934
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/98975930/admin/dashboard/
- Twitter: @feleciacrute
- Youtube: @authordocbbringittothetabl4571
- Other: https://www.authordocb.com
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