Shauna Figueroa

Shauna Figueroa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with two decades of practice. She brings hands-on experience supporting people through trauma, grief, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Shauna emphasizes making clients feel heard and accepted from the first conversation.

She draws on client-centered methods to create a warm, respectful space where people can put feelings into words. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping skills. Emotion-focused and relationship work guide conversations about connection, intimacy, and communication.

Shauna has worked with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and parenting challenges. Her background includes helping those affected by childhood trauma, abandonment, and family-of-origin issues. She also supports people managing ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and problems with sleep or self-esteem.

Her style is direct and compassionate. Sessions focus on concrete steps as well as on understanding how past experiences shape present behavior. Shauna combines clinical approaches with mindfulness and motivational interviewing when useful to keep work practical and grounded.

Shauna holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LCSW licenses in other jurisdictions. She prioritizes working respectfully with people from underrepresented and marginalized backgrounds, including those affected by racism and systemic inequality. If you want a supportive listener who also draws on structured tools, Shauna offers that blend of care and technique.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and acceptance. The therapist follows the client’s pace and helps people put feelings into words, which can be done effectively in sessions that emphasize honest conversation and reflective listening.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical skills to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management in both short-term and ongoing work.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people examine patterns in relationships and improve emotional connection. It is often used for intimacy and communication problems and translates well to session formats that allow you and the therapist to reflect on interactions and responses.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and life circumstances and suggest methods that fit those needs. Together you can try different strategies and adjust course based on what helps most.

The original biography did not list specific online or phone formats, so please confirm available session types before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into workdays, reducing travel time, and keeping appointments consistent during busy periods. If you need shorter check-ins or fewer camera requirements, mention that when scheduling so the therapist can suggest options that match your routine.