- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Client-centered work
About Virgen
Virgen Garcia Figueroa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 10 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Her approach is practical and interactive. She uses client-centered methods to listen and reflect, and she draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot thinking patterns that increase anger or anxiety. She also uses dialectical behavior ideas to teach skills for managing strong emotions and motivational interviewing to support changes in substance use or other habits.
In sessions she asks focused questions and helps people set short-term goals. Conversations tend to emphasize concrete coping skills, clearer thinking patterns, and step-by-step ways to respond differently when anger builds. She works with clients to develop plans they can try between meetings and then reviews what worked.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Barry University in Miami, Florida. The profile lists credentials as LCSW in Florida and Texas, and LCSW-C in Maryland. Virgen blends evidence-based techniques with straightforward skill practice to help people manage frustration, resentment, and frequent outbursts.
People who choose to work with her can expect sessions that focus on problem solving, skill-building, and honest conversation about what triggers anger and how to respond. If you prefer Spanish, she can conduct sessions in that language as well.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions fit
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person leads the conversation. It helps when someone wants a therapist who follows their pace and priorities rather than imposing a fixed plan.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. It teaches concrete techniques to change unhelpful thinking patterns that often make anger and depression worse.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers practical skills for regulating strong emotions and improving distress tolerance. These skills are useful when anger flares quickly or when frustration leads to impulsive actions.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to tackle. That means trying skills in sessions and adjusting plans based on what helps.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life - it can be easier to schedule a shorter check-in on a lunch break, avoid travel time, or choose a meeting that does not require video. Ask about formats offered and how they handle session length and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida, Texas, Maryland
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related problems does she address?
She works with issues such as frequent temper, building resentment, frustration at work, and living with the effects of trauma or substance use that affect mood.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She takes an interactive, client-centered approach that uses reflective questions and practical skill practice.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience as a clinician working with mood, anxiety, trauma, addictions, and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials and is based in Florida; the profile also notes LCSW in Texas and LCSW-C in Maryland.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.