Virgen Garcia Figueroa , MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

Virgen Garcia Figueroa is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Florida with ten years of clinical experience. She holds MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW credentials, reflecting both medical and clinical social work training, and she earned a Master of Social Work from Barry University in Miami. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she works with people facing a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem difficulties, family challenges, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

Her clinical style is warm and interactive, rooted in respect and compassion. She draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. Virgen uses reflective questions and collaborative goal-setting to guide exploration and change, meeting individuals where they are and shaping treatment plans to fit their unique circumstances.

She has experience addressing negative self-talk, low self-esteem, substance use, and histories of trauma, and she emphasizes practical skills alongside personal insight. Virgen frames therapy as a journey of self-discovery and healing, offering steady support while adapting interventions to the priorities and pace of each individual.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learn practical strategies to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, negative self-talk, and difficulties with motivation or substance use.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so that the person’s goals and values shape the work. This approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem, and recovery from trauma through a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on building skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier interpersonal interactions. It can be helpful for intense emotions, mood instability, and improving day-to-day coping.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Virgen collaborates with each person to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with her is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or maintain continuity during life transitions. These options provide flexibility in how and when people engage in therapy while allowing licensed professionals to deliver focused, goal-oriented care.