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Shantizia Figgs

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LCSW Florida

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Parenting, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
Languages
English
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About Shantizia

Shantizia Figgs is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida who focuses on helping people navigate parenting challenges, mood and anxiety concerns, relationship and family issues, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to address problems like depression, low self-esteem, stress, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, anger, and career-related questions. Additional areas of attention include blended family dynamics, communication problems, life purpose, self-love, women’s issues, and young adult concerns.

Her style emphasizes tailoring interventions to each person’s situation, blending practical strategies with collaborative exploration of values and goals. With three years of documented experience and an LCSW credential, she offers individual-focused care that aims to identify patterns, build coping skills, and set achievable steps forward.

Prospective clients in Florida can expect a therapist who prioritizes clear problem-solving, motivational support, and solution-oriented planning while respecting each client’s pace and preferences.

Online approaches that combine structure and motivation



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; it offers concrete tools for addressing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and mood concerns. Motivational Interviewing centers on enhancing a person’s own motivation to change by exploring ambivalence and building commitment, which can be useful for career shifts, habit change, and life-purpose work. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes identifying strengths and small, actionable steps toward preferred outcomes and can be especially helpful when clients want pragmatic progress in areas like communication, blended family issues, or relationship problems.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to consider goals, preferences, and circumstances and may integrate elements of these methods to fit what feels most helpful for the individual. This shared planning helps tailor sessions so they are both structured and responsive.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work between meetings. These formats support consistent, ongoing care while allowing clients to access licensed professionals from their own location in Florida.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She works with a broad range of issues including parenting, self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, career matters, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is individualized and collaborative, combining practical skill-building with exploration of values and goals. Techniques are selected to meet each client’s needs and preferences.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of documented experience providing therapeutic support and interventions to clients.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Florida with license number FL LCSW SW17626.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Parenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCommunication problemsLife purposeMood disordersSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English