Shauna Figueroa, LCSW-C, LCSW

Shauna Figueroa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with two decades of practice. She works from Maryland and brings a clear commitment to helping people who carry the effects of trauma and abuse. Shauna aims to make clients feel accepted and heard from the first session. She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Shauna helps people name their feelings, notice patterns, and try small changes that add up. Her style is attentive and warm, with a focus on real-life problems like stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship strain. Her background includes long experience with substance use, mood concerns, parenting struggles, and identity issues in LGBT clients. She also addresses family-of-origin concerns, attachment and abandonment themes, and the effects of domestic violence and adoption or foster care history. Shauna has worked with individuals, couples, and families over her career. Shauna uses a mix of client-centered methods and structured tools. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, and mindfulness practices to match the work to each person. Sessions typically emphasize clear goals, skill building, and moments of support when hard feelings come up. Many people seek Shauna for help with coping during life changes, improving communication, managing anger, and addressing addictive behaviors. She also supports clients facing eating-related issues, bipolar challenges, and struggles with self-esteem. Her approach centers on listening first, then choosing practical steps together.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's perspective and offering nonjudgmental support. It helps people feel heard and can be useful for stepping into difficult topics at a comfortable pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood. It uses straightforward exercises to change unhelpful patterns and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice emotions and improve connection in relationships. It can be useful for couples work and for individuals who want clearer emotional awareness.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as needed. Clients and the therapist decide together which methods feel most helpful for the work.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking. The main practical advantage is flexibility - sessions can fit into busy schedules and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins, screen-based worksheets for CBT, and guided mindfulness practices that you can use between sessions. Ask about specific session options when you start the matching process to make sure they fit your routine and needs.