Virgen Garcia Figueroa, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

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Calm guidance for stress and life changes

Details

Name	Virgen Garcia Figueroa
Credentials	MD, LCSW-C, LCSW
Based in	Florida
Licensed in	Florida, Texas, Maryland
Session format	Online
Languages	English, Spanish
Years in practice	10

About Virgen

Virgen Garcia Figueroa is a licensed clinician based in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, and challenges with self-esteem. She also supports people facing grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, anger, and life transitions. She speaks English and Spanish and brings a warm, interactive presence to sessions.

She focuses on practical conversations that uncover the stories people tell about themselves. Virgen uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe those stories and see different options for change.

Background and approach

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach grounding and emotional regulation skills. Sessions are guided by the person’s needs. Virgen listens first, then uses reflective questions to help people notice patterns and set small, achievable goals.

She adapts language and pace so each session fits the person in front of her. Virgen holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Certified, plus an LCSW credential in Florida. She has ten years of experience working with people who struggle with substance use, trauma, low self-worth, mood concerns, and coping with life changes.

Therapy often combines skill building and story work. Some sessions focus on short-term strategies like problem solving or motivational interviewing. Other sessions slow down to rewrite personal narratives and strengthen values that matter to the individual.

If someone wants to begin, the process starts with a short questionnaire and scheduling. Virgen aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people can begin to make changes at their own pace.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things Virgen works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Virgen among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Virgen among the ways she works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Virgen among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Virgen among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Virgen among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Virgen among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Virgen directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Virgen directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Narrative and Skill-Based Work Translate Online

Virgen combines Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online sessions. Narrative Therapy helps people examine the stories they tell about themselves and try on different perspectives to change how they respond to problems. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on accepting the person’s experience and following their lead so the session feels respectful and collaborative. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors, teaching simple skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Virgen works with each person to decide what feels most helpful based on goals and preferences. That collaborative approach means techniques can shift over time - from skills practice to story work or a blend of both.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversation and skill coaching, phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can work for brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and daily life while keeping the focus on practical change and emotional support.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Virgen address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and interactive, using reflective questions to guide sessions and tailor the pace to each person.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of experience working as a clinician with people facing mood concerns, substance use, trauma, and self-esteem issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Certified (LCSW-C) and a Florida LCSW. She practices out of Florida.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are offered?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote work.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to start therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Contacting this therapist

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