Shauna Figueroa

Compassionate clinical social worker with 20 years' experience

MD, LCSW-C, LCSW Maryland

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Shauna

Shauna Figueroa is an MD and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with two decades of practice helping people navigate complex emotional and relational challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on 20 years of clinical experience in Maryland to support individuals, couples, and families facing issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, grief, and coping with life changes. Shauna emphasizes making clients feel accepted and understood while helping them put emotions into words and build stronger coping skills.

Her clinical toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and Mindfulness Therapy, which she adapts to each person’s needs. Shauna combines interactive clinical methods with a patient-centered stance, aiming to validate experiences and promote personal growth.

She has a longstanding commitment to supporting underrepresented and marginalized individuals affected by racism, bias, and intergenerational trauma. Shauna practices in Maryland and conducts sessions in English, offering a compassionate, steady presence for those seeking help through life’s difficult moments.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Shauna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning. She also incorporates Client-Centered Therapy, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps them clarify feelings and goals. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is another tool she uses to explore core emotional experiences and improve attachment and relationship dynamics.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shauna works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals and adapts methods accordingly, combining techniques when that best serves the therapeutic aims. The intent is a tailored plan developed together rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Online sessions with this practice are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit therapy into busy lives, and access support from Maryland regardless of physical distance within eligible regions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Shauna works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related problems, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, and ADHD among other areas.

How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?

The practice blends client-centered care with evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, and Mindfulness Therapy to tailor care to each person's needs.

What is the therapist's background and experience?

Shauna brings 20 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families on a variety of emotional and relational difficulties.

Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

Credentials include MD, LCSW-C (MD LCSW-C 28034) and LCSW (VA LCSW 0904014628). The practice is based in Maryland.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for online work?

Clients can choose from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies based on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Maryland, Connecticut, Virginia, District of Columbia

Languages

English