Shauna Figueroa, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

Shauna Figueroa is a seasoned clinician who brings two decades of experience to her work with individuals, couples, and families. She understands the deep and lasting effects childhood trauma can have on the mind, body, and spirit, and her career grew from a personal commitment to offer hope and healing to others. Shauna's style emphasizes acceptance and clear emotional expression - she helps people name their feelings, feel seen, and build toward meaningful change.

Shauna holds MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW credentials - MD denotes a medical degree, while LCSW-C and LCSW indicate licensed clinical social work qualifications. Over 20 years she has developed a flexible, patient-centered approach, integrating psychodynamic work, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused CBT, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution-focused techniques to meet clients where they are. This blend of clinical and holistic methods supports work on depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, substance use, relationship and parenting concerns, and coping skills.

Committed to serving underrepresented and marginalized communities, Shauna validates experiences of trauma and bias related to racism and prejudice and prioritizes support for women of color affected by systemic oppression and intergenerational injury. She welcomes the opportunity to listen to a client's story and to offer guidance for healing and personal growth.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Shauna uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's perspective guides the work - this approach helps people explore values, build self-understanding, and strengthen confidence in making changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and practicing practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, often used with couples and families, helps people identify and express underlying emotions to improve connection and resolve relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shauna works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress unfolds. This shared decision-making helps tailor treatment to individual circumstances.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter exchanges can happen via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and access support from home or other convenient locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists.