Shauna Figueroa, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW
She is a trauma-informed clinician
- 20 years experience
- MD and LCSW credentials
- Video phone and messaging
About Shauna Figueroa
Shauna Figueroa is a licensed clinical social worker and seasoned therapist who brings two decades of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through difficult life transitions and long-standing wounds. She holds an MD - Doctor of Medicine - and maintains LCSW-C and LCSW credentials, which are clinical social work licenses that reflect advanced training in psychotherapy and clinical care. Shauna's work is shaped by a deep understanding of how childhood trauma can affect the mind, body, and spirit, and by personal commitment to service that centers hope and healing.
Her style is warm and accepting, with an emphasis on helping people name their emotions, feel understood, and build practical skills for coping. Over the past 20 years she has used a range of clinical methods - including psychodynamic approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy - to address depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, substance use, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, and diminished coping resources. She combines clinical and holistic techniques with a patient-centered approach to tailor treatment to each person's needs.
Shauna is committed to supporting underrepresented and marginalized communities, validating experiences of trauma tied to racism, bias, and prejudice, and prioritizing the needs of women of color who face systemic oppression and intergenerational harm. She aims to create a welcoming space for clients to share their stories, heal, and pursue personal growth.
Her style is warm and accepting, with an emphasis on helping people name their emotions, feel understood, and build practical skills for coping. Over the past 20 years she has used a range of clinical methods - including psychodynamic approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy - to address depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, substance use, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, and diminished coping resources. She combines clinical and holistic techniques with a patient-centered approach to tailor treatment to each person's needs.
Shauna is committed to supporting underrepresented and marginalized communities, validating experiences of trauma tied to racism, bias, and prejudice, and prioritizing the needs of women of color who face systemic oppression and intergenerational harm. She aims to create a welcoming space for clients to share their stories, heal, and pursue personal growth.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
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 / AIDSImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Shauna Figueroa have?
Shauna Figueroa has 20 years of professional experience working with individuals, couples, and families.
Is Shauna Figueroa a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW. License details are provided as MD LCSW-C 28034 and VA LCSW 0904014628.
In which languages does Shauna Figueroa provide therapy?
Shauna Figueroa provides therapy in English.
Where is Shauna Figueroa located?
Shauna Figueroa is located in Maryland.
How can I work with Shauna Figueroa as my therapist?
You can work with Shauna Figueroa through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Shauna Figueroa work with international clients?
Shauna Figueroa does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shauna 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 with therapy 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.
Approaches That Guide Online Care
Shauna Figueroa integrates several proven therapeutic approaches to meet clients where they are and support meaningful change. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing a nonjudgmental, empathetic environment where clients can explore their feelings and values while building self-awareness and personal agency; it is often helpful for stress, self-esteem, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and difficulty coping with daily challenges. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people and couples explore and reshape emotional responses and attachment patterns, improving communication and intimacy in relationships.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shauna will work with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and will adapt techniques so therapy feels personally relevant and effective. Licensed professionals often combine methods to best support healing and growth.
Online therapy with Shauna is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it possible to receive consistent care from home, while maintaining continuity of treatment when life requires remote access.