- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and trauma
- Solution-focused work
About Sara
Sara Figueroa is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience. She is based in Wisconsin and lists concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, parenting, grief and anger among her focus areas.
Sara trained at Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service and has worked across child welfare advocacy, substance use care, crisis intervention, psychotherapy, sexual assault response advocacy, and hospice and grief counseling. Her background includes work with people from varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, and she notes experience with LGBTQ clients.
In sessions she focuses on practical, goal-oriented work. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow what the client brings, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thinking and behavior patterns, and Solution-Focused techniques to set concrete next steps. Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy also inform how she helps people clarify values and reframe difficult experiences.
Sara emphasizes collaboration when planning treatment. She says treatment plans are developed together and adjusted with client agreement. Sessions tend to center on talking through current problems, building coping skills, and reducing patterns that keep problems going.
People who want straightforward, task-focused conversation about stress, relationship strain, or managing strong feelings may find this approach useful. She asks clients to begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a first session through the site options.
How her approaches translate to online work
Sara uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize what the client brings to each session and to let discussion guide the pace and focus. That approach helps when someone wants straightforward space to talk through anger, grief, or daily stressors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete tools for changing patterns; it can be useful for anxiety, anger, and coping with life changes. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what matters to them and boosts readiness for change, which can be useful when addressing addictions or behavior shifts.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as needed based on what helps most in early sessions.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting work around appointments and reducing travel time. Online work can make shorter check-ins easier and help maintain momentum between in-person options. Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She lists stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting challenges, anger, relationship strain, and related concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, practical approach that combines Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused techniques to set goals and build skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience in social work, including child welfare advocacy, substance use work, crisis intervention, and hospice and grief counseling.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is an LCSW and practices in Wisconsin. The credential is presented as LCSW and the location is Wisconsin.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.