Virgen Garcia Figueroa , MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

Virgen Garcia Figueroa is a licensed clinician practicing in Florida with 10 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, mood disorders, and major life changes. She holds MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW credentials - MD indicates a medical degree and the LCSW-C and LCSW are clinical social work licenses - and completed her Master of Social Work at Barry University in Miami. She provides therapy in both English and Spanish.

Her work draws from a range of evidence-informed approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, client-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy. These methods help address negative self-talk, low self-esteem, substance use, depression, anxiety, and histories of trauma, while also supporting family dynamics, grief, bipolar management, anger, ADHD, and coping with life transitions.

Her counseling style is described as warm and interactive, focused on meeting each person where they are and using reflective questions to guide growth and change. She emphasizes respect and compassion, and she tailors conversations and treatment plans to the unique needs of each individual. Seeking help is framed as a courageous first step, and Virgen Garcia Figueroa offers steady clinical support for those ready to begin a process of self-discovery and healing.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Virgen Garcia Figueroa draws on therapies that focus on skills, insight, and collaboration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and can be especially useful for managing intense emotions and patterns that interfere with relationships. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting therapeutic relationship and uses empathic listening and reflective questions to help people explore their values and goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Virgen Garcia Figueroa works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with her is delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change, while still allowing licensed professionals to provide focused clinical support.