Virgen Garcia Figueroa, LCSW-C, LCSW

Virgen Garcia Figueroa helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, grief, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and life changes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with credentials including LCSW in Florida and Texas and LCSW-C in Maryland. Virgen speaks English and Spanish and presents a calm, approachable presence for people seeking support.

She uses a warm, interactive counseling style that centers the person in the room. Sessions use reflective questions and straightforward conversation to clarify goals and next steps. Virgen adapts her approach to each person, shaping dialogue and strategies to fit what feels most useful to them.

Her practice blends practical skills with personal meaning. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical behavior ideas help people manage intense emotions and tolerate distress without making things worse.

Motivational interviewing and client-centered practices guide conversations about change and readiness. Narrative therapy helps people reframe life stories and uncover new possibilities. These methods are mixed to match each person’s needs and pace.

Virgen trained at Barry University in Miami, where she earned a Master of Social Work. She brings about ten years of experience in social work and therapy to her practice. People who prefer sessions in English or Spanish can work with her in Florida.

How certain approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the person’s lead. In sessions this looks like open-ended questions, reflecting back what’s said, and building goals that matter to the client. It can help with low self-esteem, grief, and feeling stuck.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety and depression. Online CBT often uses guided worksheets, behavioral experiments, and goal-setting to reduce unhelpful thinking and increase coping skills.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for regulating strong emotions and handling crises without making impulsive choices. It emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness in everyday life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or combine techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can include trying different tools and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats were not detailed in the original profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare, or travel. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions that do not require being on camera. Licensed professionals can use these options to help people apply skills between sessions and maintain continuity of care.