Shauna Figueroa, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW - Therapist in Maryland

About Shauna

Shauna Figueroa is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades of hands-on experience. She holds MD and LCSW-C, LCSW credentials and practices in Maryland. Shauna chose a helping path after personal experiences shaped her view of trauma and recovery.

She aims to make people feel comfortable and accepted from the first visit. Shauna listens closely and helps clients put feelings into words. She focuses on building trust and supporting growth.

Background and approach

Her approach blends clinical and holistic tools to meet real-life problems without jargon. Over 20 years she has worked with individuals, couples, and families on issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, substance use, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, and difficulty coping. She draws on practical strategies to reduce distress and improve everyday functioning.

Sessions are shaped around what each person needs in the moment. Shauna emphasizes validating experiences of trauma and harm that come from racism, bias, and prejudice. She is committed to supporting people who have faced systemic inequities and intergenerational challenges.

Her aim is to offer steady support and to help clients find direction. In sessions Shauna combines active listening with straightforward tools. She helps clients identify patterns, practice new skills, and make gradual changes.

The work is collaborative and paced to each person or family's comfort level.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, acceptance, and understanding. The therapist creates a space where clients can talk through what matters most, build self-awareness, and make choices that fit their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shauna will listen to your goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods make sense. That collaborative process may include trying different techniques and adjusting them as needed.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which let therapy fit into busy schedules. These formats make it easier to connect from home, manage follow-up between sessions, and use brief check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these tools to offer consistent, flexible support for people juggling family life, work, and other demands.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Attends to the emotions underneath a recurring argument or distance, and to the attachment needs driving them. Often used where a relationship keeps returning to the same painful loop.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shauna commonly address?

Shauna works with a wide range of challenges including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting, sleep problems, anger, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and LGBTQ matters.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and patient, focused on listening and helping clients name their feelings. She blends practical techniques with supportive conversation to help people make changes step by step.

What is her background and clinical experience?

Shauna has 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. Her life experiences and long clinical practice inform a trauma-aware approach to care.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

She holds MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW credentials with licence numbers MD LCSW-C 28034 and VA LCSW 0904014628, and practices in Maryland.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 20 years
Licensed: Maryland, Connecticut, Virginia, District of Columbia
Languages: English

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