- Warm listening
- Practical coping skills
- Trauma-aware care
About Shauna
Shauna Figueroa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of practice. She works from Maryland and brings a long history of supporting people through trauma, loss, and relationship struggles. Shauna emphasizes making people feel comfortable and accepted from the first meeting.
She helps clients put feelings into words and identify what they want to change. Her style is warm and attentive, focused on listening first and then shaping practical steps. Sessions often mix clinical methods with mindfulness and coping skills so clients can use tools between meetings.
Shauna has extensive experience addressing anxiety, depression, grief, substance use, and trauma and abuse. She also supports people dealing with codependency, relationship problems, family of origin issues, and parenting concerns. Her work includes attention to identity and the impact of discrimination on mental health.
Her training and practice include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and Mindfulness Therapy. She uses these approaches flexibly to match each person’s needs and goals.
Shauna values serving underrepresented and marginalized people and aims to validate experiences related to racism, bias, and intergenerational trauma. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to help people find practical ways to heal and move forward.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting relationship where the client leads the pace and topics of work. The therapist reflects what she hears and helps the person put feelings into words, which can be especially helpful for people recovering from trauma or relationship pain.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete skills to interrupt unhelpful thought patterns and to practice new behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Shauna starts by listening to your concerns, goals, and preferences and then suggests methods that fit those needs. The plan can be adjusted as you go so therapy stays practical and relevant.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Many people find remote options helpful for fitting visits into busy schedules, keeping check-ins brief when needed, or choosing quieter times that work with daily life. Licensed professionals can use a mix of talking, guided exercises, and mindfulness practices that translate well to remote sessions, and Shauna will help decide what suits your situation.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Maryland, Connecticut, Virginia, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Shauna support?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, parenting challenges, and codependency among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm and client-centered, with a focus on listening, naming feelings, and building practical skills that clients can use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
Shauna has two decades of experience working with individuals, couples, and families through difficult life events and ongoing mental health concerns.
Which credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds LCSW-C and LCSW credentials and practices from Maryland.
Does she offer therapy in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in this biography; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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