Sara Figueroa, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW supporting healing and resilience
- Client-centered care
- CBT and motivational interviewing
- Flexible online sessions
About Sara Figueroa
Sara Figueroa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin with 14 years of clinical experience. She draws on long experience across social work settings to support people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting challenges, and issues related to LGBT identity, bipolar disorder, self-esteem, anger, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. Her practice also addresses a broad range of additional concerns including attachment and parenting matters, adoption and foster care, caregiving stress, communication and codependency issues, dissociation and mood dysregulation, and difficulties arising from illness, aging, or separation.
Sara emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that centers each personâs goals and pace. Treatment plans are created together and tailored to the individual, drawing on methods such as client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and solution-focused techniques to match the needs presented in session. She aims to guide clients toward practical coping skills, clearer communication, and meaningful change while honoring where they are in the moment.
Those who choose to work with Sara can expect focused support intended to empower and strengthen resilience. She welcomes individuals and families ready to explore change and build strategies for managing lifeâs challenges, and she works with clients through a variety of session formats to make care as accessible as possible.
Sara emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that centers each personâs goals and pace. Treatment plans are created together and tailored to the individual, drawing on methods such as client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and solution-focused techniques to match the needs presented in session. She aims to guide clients toward practical coping skills, clearer communication, and meaningful change while honoring where they are in the moment.
Those who choose to work with Sara can expect focused support intended to empower and strengthen resilience. She welcomes individuals and families ready to explore change and build strategies for managing lifeâs challenges, and she works with clients through a variety of session formats to make care as accessible as possible.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sara Figueroa have?
She has 14 years of experience in social work and clinical practice.
Is Sara Figueroa a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCSW credential which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: IL LCSW 149.022169, WI LCSW 9662 - 123.
In which languages does Sara Figueroa provide therapy?
Sara provides therapy in English.
Where is Sara Figueroa located?
She is located in Wisconsin.
How can I work with Sara Figueroa as my therapist?
You can work with Sara through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sara Figueroa work with international clients?
Sara Figueroa does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sara Figueroa cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Sara Figueroa
Client-centered therapy emphasizes the clientâs own perspective and priorities, creating space for people to explore feelings and goals while the therapist offers empathy and support; this approach is especially helpful for building self-awareness, strengthening coping abilities, and navigating relationship or identity concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to change them; CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and mood-related difficulties. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve ambivalence and find internal motivation for change, which can be particularly useful for addictions, readiness for treatment, and behavior change.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sara works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time to reflect progress and shifting priorities. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend techniques to match the situation rather than relying on a single method.
Online therapy with Sara can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions from home, while still allowing for interactive, goal-focused work and ongoing support between appointments.