Virgen Garcia Figueroa
Supportive clinician combining practical strategies and empathy
MD, LCSW-C, LCSW Florida
- Experience
- 10 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English, Spanish
About Virgen
Virgen Garcia Figueroa brings a compassionate, client-centered approach to work with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, trauma and related challenges.
Background and approach
She emphasizes practical skills to manage symptoms such as negative self-talk, low self-esteem, grief, anger, bipolar mood challenges, and ADHD, tailoring conversations and strategies to each person’s situation. Her style is warm, interactive, and collaborative, grounded in established methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and solution-focused techniques.
Over a decade of clinical work informs her ability to use reflective questioning and individualized treatment plans to support coping with life changes and recovery from addictive behaviors. Licensed in Florida as MD, LCSW-C and LCSW, she conducts sessions in English and Spanish and aims to create a respectful, empathetic environment.
Virgen frames therapy as a partnership that begins with a client’s readiness for change and builds practical, attainable steps toward improved well-being.
Approaches for Online Work and Practical Support
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for each person’s perspective to build trust and support self-directed growth. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can be useful for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive or harmful behaviors.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and needs during early sessions and blend techniques from these approaches to create a tailored plan that feels right for the client.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and allow continuity of care from different locations within Florida. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy routines and to access consistent support without traveling, while allowing therapists to use structured tools and experiential exercises adapted for remote work.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Licensed
Florida, Texas, Maryland
Languages
English, Spanish