- 14 years experience
- LCSW credential
- Goal oriented
About Sara
Sara Figueroa is an LCSW with 14 years of social work experience. She trained at Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service and has practiced in a range of settings, including crisis intervention, substance use care, sexual assault advocacy, and hospice and grief counseling. Sara aims to meet people where they are and focus on practical steps toward the goals they set.
She has supported people through stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and depression. Her work has included child welfare advocacy and helping those affected by caregiving strain and serious illness. She also addresses relationship concerns, codependency, grief, and life transitions.
Sara draws from several therapy approaches and adapts them to each person. She uses client-centered methods to follow the person’s lead. Cognitive behavioral techniques help with thinking patterns and coping skills.
Motivational interviewing helps people find motivation for change. Narrative and solution-focused methods are used to clarify strengths and build practical next steps. Treatment plans are created together and adjusted as progress is made.
Sara emphasizes a nonjudgmental space where feelings can be named and understood. She guides people through problem-solving and supports realistic coping strategies. Her background across many care settings informs a flexible, practical style aimed at everyday life improvements.
Approaches that guide online work and next steps
Sara uses client-centered therapy to follow each person's concerns and priorities. This approach focuses on listening closely, reflecting what matters to the person, and shaping sessions around their goals. It can be helpful for people who want a respectful, collaborative space to talk about feelings and decisions.She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which breaks down unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns into manageable steps. CBT offers concrete tools for anxiety, mood changes, and coping with stress. Motivational interviewing is another method used to help people find motivation and build commitment to change when they feel stuck.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked before. From there they tailor a plan and try different techniques if needed, adjusting as progress is made.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they fit more easily into busy days, can make shorter check-ins possible, and avoid travel time. The focus is on practical ways to fit therapy into everyday life while shaping the work around the client's needs.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Illinois, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sara commonly address?
Sara works with stress, anxiety, trauma, addictions, depression, grief, relationship challenges, parenting strain, and codependency among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, person-centered style and adapts approaches to each person. The focus is on clear goals and steps you can try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 14 years of social work experience including child welfare advocacy, substance use work, crisis intervention, sexual assault response advocacy, and hospice and grief counseling.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin and practices with a Wisconsin location noted.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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